Transportation from Moscow Airports
Moscow’s three major airports are all connected to the city center via the Aeroexpress rail service, with each airport linking to a specific central station:
• Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO): Aeroexpress ends at Belorussky Railway Station, where you can store your luggage and transfer to the metro.
(Note: Russian railway stations are typically named after the destinations their trains head towards. For example, Belorussky Station serves trains bound for Belarus.)
Aeroexpress Tickets:
• Tickets can be purchased online in advance (slightly cheaper than buying on-site, at just over 400 rubles, about 40 RMB at current exchange rates).
• On-site tickets are also available.
• Promotional offers: At the time, UnionPay credit cards starting with “62” allowed passengers to enjoy a special fare of just 1 ruble.
Transportation Within Moscow
1. Uber: Available in Moscow and convenient for travelers.
2. Metro & Buses: Public transport fares are calculated per trip, not by distance.
• A single metro ticket costs approximately 55 rubles.
• Bus tickets can be purchased directly from the driver and are also charged per trip.
• During major events like the World Cup, some routes offer free rides to passengers with a Fan ID.
3. Bus Access Control: Moscow buses have gates similar to those in the metro. After purchasing a ticket from the driver, scan it at the gate to access the seating area.