The average train between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod. The earliest departure is at 4:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Moscow is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Nizhny Novgorod at 4:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moscow station and arriving at Nizhny Novgorod station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.
Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), depart from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal station.
Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod train services, operated by Russian Railways (РЖД), arrive at Nijnii Novgorod Moskov station.
The distance between Moscow and Nizhny Novgorod is 401.7 km. The road distance is 439 km.
Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Nijnii Novgorod Moskov 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,500–3,600 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains) also services this route once daily.