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The average train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Moscow to Saint Petersburg. 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 hourly between Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Moscow is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Saint Petersburg at 7:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leningradsky Railway Terminal station and arriving at Moskovsky Railway Terminal station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Moscow to Saint Petersburg train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), depart from Leningradsky Railway Terminal station.
Moscow to Saint Petersburg train services, operated by Russian Railways (High Speed Trains), arrive at Moskovsky Railway Terminal station.
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The distance between Moscow and Saint Petersburg is 634.4 km. The road distance is 704 km.
Russian Railways (High Speed Trains) operates a train from Leningradsky Railway Terminal to Moskovsky Railway Terminal hourly, and the journey takes 3h 47m. Four other operators also service this route.
