Moscow metropolitan is one of the oldest in the world with the first stations constructed in 1935. Moscow metro, unlike most other transportation systems, is not only a commuting facility, but also a world-famous underground museum! We asked our guides: even using metro every day they can’t avoid being astonished by unique subterranean palaces! Definitely worth seeing, so if you are staying downtown – make sure you don’t miss this!
USEFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION:
But let’s get straight to business and take a look at the Moscow metro map!
- Moscow metropolitan has a circular-radial layout with one circle line (5, brown) and 13 radial lines. There are many interchange stations where you can change the line.
- Look for red M letter sign to find the closest entrance to metro.
- The cheapest way to use metro – Troika transportation card. You can get one at a cashier desk for 50 rubles (returnable deposit) and use it for as many persons as you want. Each ride will cost you 38 rubles. Note, that Moscow metro is not divided into zones, so you don’t have to pay extra.
- Metro opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 1 a.m. You won’t be able to enter Metro after 1 p.m. but if you stay inside you’ll still be able to reach your destination point and exit.
- Use Yandex.Metro application to calculate your route and time. It works offline! There are download links below.
For your own convenience we advice you on getting the application Yandex.Metro which works offline and builds the shortest routes for your needs:
Download Yandex.Metro from AppStore | Download Yandex.Metro from Google Play
FACTS ABOUT MOSCOW METRO:
- First part of the red line was opened in 1935 under Stalin’s administration.
- There are 14 lines and 223 stations in Moscow Metro, which amounts to 380 kilometers of railway routes.
- The deepest station is Park Pobedy (blue line) – 73 meters, the most shallow station is Pechatniki (bright green line) – 5 meters.
- The station with the longest platform is Vorobievy Gory (red line) – 282 meters. At the same time it’s the only station located on a bridge across the Moscow river.
- For the conveniience of blind people the stations are announced by a men’s voice when going downtown and by a woman’s voice – when going uptown.
- 44 out of 223 stations are recpgnized as a legacy and have a historical value, e.g Ploshad Revolutsii, Novokuznetskaya, Mayakovskaya etc.
- You can book a Moscow Metro Tour right now with one of our local guides – book a metrotour!
We hope you will enjoy you visit to Moscow!
