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Trip Overview

The average train between Rostov-on-Don and Moscow takes 17h 25m and the fastest train takes 15h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostov-on-Don to Moscow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 25m
Duration
1,228 km
Distance
₽3,900
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rostov-on-Don to Moscow train times

Trains run hourly between Rostov-on-Don and Moscow. The earliest departure is at 3:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostov-on-Don is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Moscow at 7:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 15h 33m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 19h 53m • Direct
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    train train 19h 20m • Direct
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    train train 23h 21m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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    train train 15h 9m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 15m • Direct
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    train train 15h 39m • Direct
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    train train 19h 33m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rostov-on-Don to Moscow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Rostov-on-Don to Moscow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,227.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 25m

What companies run services between Rostov-on-Don, Russia and Moscow, Russia?

Russian Railways (РЖД) operates a train from Rostov Gl to Kazansky Railway Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₽3,200–6,500 and the journey takes 15h 9m. Grand Service Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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