There are 6 ways to get from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Kostroma Novaiatrain 716Я / ...
4h 10m₽1,348–3,496Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Moscow to Kostroma336.6 km
5h 29m₽788Bus
- Take the bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Kostroma Bus stationbus
6h 24m₽1,420–2,057Train via Karimovo
- Take the train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Karimovotrain 148Я
5h 41m₽1,589–3,570Drive 335.3 km
- Drive from Moscow to Kostromacar 335.3 km
4h 51m₽2,297–3,318Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moscow to Kostromataxi 335.3 km
4h 51m₽5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast is to rideshare which costs RUB 788 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Moscow station to Kostroma Oblast station. However, there are services departing from Moscow Central Bus Station and arriving at Kostroma Bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast. However, there are services departing from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal and arriving at Kostroma Novaia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Moscow and Kostroma Oblast is 378 km. The road distance is 335.3 km.
The best way to get from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast, including transfers.
Moscow to Kostroma Oblast bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Moscow Central Bus Station.
Moscow to Kostroma Oblast train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), depart from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal station.
The best way to get from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs RUB 1300 - RUB 3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 1400 - RUB 2100 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Kostroma Oblast, Russia?
Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains) operates a train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Kostroma Novaia twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Russian Railways (РЖД) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Avtovokzaly.ru operates a bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Kostroma Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,300–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Kostroma Novaia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,200–1,900
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,200–1,700
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽1,300–1,900
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Kostroma Novaia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,400–3,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽8,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,400–1,900
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
Train from Yaroslavsky Railway Terminal to Karimovo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–3,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,300–1,800
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,400–3,400
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Moscow Central Bus Station to Kostroma Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,300–2,000
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Moscow to Kostroma
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽788
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₽5,500–7,000
Citymobil
- Phone
- +7 495 222-22-22
- Website
- city-mobil.ru
Maxim
- Phone
- +7 495 505-55-55
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 495 999-99-99
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
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Booking & Getting There
Moscow to Kostroma Oblast bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Kostroma Bus station.
Moscow to Kostroma Oblast train services, operated by Russian Railways (Lastochka Trains), arrive at Kostroma Novaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Kostroma Oblast is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Moscow to Kostroma Oblast.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Moscow and Kostroma Oblast. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.