Chkalovskaya Metro Station opened on 28 December 1995 on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line, in the Basmanny District of Moscow, by Zemlyanoy Val Street. Chkalovskaya Metro Station is named after the Soviet aviator Valery Chkalov, and its decorative theme is aviation.
Its underground vestibule also serves as a transfer to Kurskaya, on the Ring Line, and the Kursky railway station is close. This guide explains the transfers, what is known about the station and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Чкаловская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1995 |
| Address | Zemlyanoy Val Street, Basmanny District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Basmanny |
| Interchanges | Chkalovskaya (Line 10 (Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya, lime), the station itself, between Sretensky Bulvar and Rimskaya, with an underground vestibule and an escalator to Zemlyanoy Val Street) Kurskaya (Line 5 (Koltsevaya, brown), a transfer through the shared underground vestibule) Kurskaya (Line 3 (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya, blue), a transfer through Kurskaya) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the station is open to passengers during those hours.
Exact first and last train times were not confirmed, so check the Metro's official information (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are calmer, and late evening is quiet. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, and the station also fills around the departures of long-distance trains.
The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Chkalovskaya Metro Station?
Chkalovskaya is the Metro’s station for the Kursky railway station, and the first station of the Lyublinsky radius, which opened on 28 December 1995 with the section from Chkalovskaya to Volzhskaya, 12.1 kilometers long.
It is named after the aviator Valery Chkalov, and its decoration has an aviation theme. An escalator leads from one end of the underground vestibule to Zemlyanoy Val Street, and the vestibule is shared with Kurskaya on the Koltsevaya Line.
The station is the practical way to change between the three lines of the junction and the trains of the Kursky terminal. The details of the decoration, the architects and the depth were not found in the sources.
How Chkalovskaya Metro Station Is Laid Out
Chkalovskaya belongs to a large transport junction in the Basmanny District, around the Kursky railway station.
- Chkalovskaya (Line 10, lime): the station, with an underground vestibule and an escalator to Zemlyanoy Val Street.
- Kurskaya (Line 5, brown): reached through the shared underground vestibule, which is a second entrance of that station, opened in December 1995.
- Kurskaya (Line 3, blue): reached through the Ring Line station.
- Kursky railway station: the terminal for trains, with its own tickets; the Moscow Kursky station of the Central Diameters is part of it.
Follow the signs and the line colors, and leave extra time at rush hours and when you have a train to catch.
Highlights of Chkalovskaya Metro Station
The first of the Lyublinsky radius
Chkalovskaya opened on 28 December 1995 as part of the first stage of the Lyublinsky radius.
The section ran from Chkalovskaya to Volzhskaya, 12.1 kilometers long.
Tip: Check the destination on the front of the train before you board.
Named after Valery Chkalov
The station is named after the Soviet aviator Valery Chkalov, and its decorative theme is aviation.
The details of the decoration were not described in the sources found.
Tip: Look at the hall for the aviation motifs in the decoration.
A shared vestibule with Kurskaya
The underground vestibule also acts as a transfer to Kurskaya on the Koltsevaya Line, as its second entrance, opened in December 1995.
Through Kurskaya you reach Line 3.
Tip: Follow the line colors, and leave extra time at rush hours.
An escalator to Zemlyanoy Val
An escalator leads from one end of the underground vestibule to Zemlyanoy Val Street.
The street is part of the Garden Ring.
Tip: Check the exit signs before you go up.
Next to the Kursky railway station
The Kursky railway station is very close, about 81 meters on a map site.
The terminal has its own tickets, and the Moscow Kursky station of the Central Diameters is part of it.
Tip: Check the train station's own signs for your platform.
Between Sretensky Bulvar and Rimskaya
On Line 10, the station lies between Sretensky Bulvar toward the north and Rimskaya toward the south.
Both neighbors have their own articles.
Tip: Ride one stop to Rimskaya to see the Italian sculptures.
Atmosphere
The hall is wide and busy, with travelers carrying luggage, the announcements of trains and the sound of escalators. The light is even and clean.
Commuters, travelers from the Kursky railway station and visitors to the old streets of the Basmanny District use the station, and it is one of the busiest junctions of the east side of the center.
It is busiest at rush hours and around the departures of long-distance trains, and calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays.
History of Chkalovskaya Metro Station
In the 1990s the Moscow Metro began a new radius, the Lyublinsky, in the south-east. Chkalovskaya opened on 28 December 1995 as its first station, in the Basmanny District, beside the Kursky railway station. The first stage ran from Chkalovskaya to Volzhskaya, 12.1 kilometers long.
The station is named after the Soviet aviator Valery Chkalov, and its decorative theme is aviation. It has an underground vestibule, with an escalator from one end to Zemlyanoy Val Street.
The vestibule is shared with Kurskaya on the Koltsevaya Line, as its second entrance, opened in December 1995, and acts as a transfer. Through Kurskaya, passengers reach the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line.
On 29 December 2007 Sretensky Bulvar opened, extending the line north from Chkalovskaya, and the station became a stop in the middle of the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line.
The Kursky railway station, next to it, became the Moscow Kursky station of the Central Diameters, lines D2 and D4, which link the junction with the suburban railway network.
Today Chkalovskaya is a working stop on Line 10, and part of one of the largest transport junctions in the center of Moscow.
Tickets and Booking for Chkalovskaya Metro Station
There is no ticket for the station itself; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: a budget-level fare (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, a slightly higher budget-level fare (₽) by contactless bank card and a higher budget-level fare (₽) for a 90-minute fare, while some sources still give a lower budget-level fare (₽). Check the current fare on the official Moscow Metro site, mosmetro.ru.
- Troika card: a reusable card sold at ticket windows and top-up machines in station halls and through the official Metro app; the deposit is reported as a small amount (₽), so check the price.
- Foreign cards: reports conflict on whether foreign Visa or Mastercard cards and phone payments work at the turnstiles, so carry rubles in cash and buy a ticket or card at a ticket window.
- Rush hours: the station is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays, and around the departures of trains from the Kursky terminal.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ. All fares and payment methods are listed on the official site, mosmetro.ru.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Chkalovskaya is in the Basmanny District, in the center of Moscow, by Zemlyanoy Val Street, next to the Kursky railway station.
- Metro: Chkalovskaya (Line 10, Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya, lime), between Sretensky Bulvar and Rimskaya.
- Transfers: Kurskaya (Line 5, brown) through the shared vestibule, and Kurskaya (Line 3, blue) through it.
An escalator leads from one end of the vestibule to Zemlyanoy Val Street. The exit details and the walking times were not verified, beyond a map site’s distances of 81 meters to the railway terminal and 256 meters to Kurskaya. Taxis can drop you on Zemlyanoy Val Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the transfers, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Zemlyanoy Val Street, the square of the Kursky railway station and the streets of the Basmanny District have cafes, fast food outlets and shops. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfers, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Chkalovskaya Metro Station
The platform hall
The hall seen from one end of the platform, with the aviation decoration.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the hall is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platform and the vestibule are busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict, especially in the center, and change.
Family Suitability
The station is a practical stop for families traveling by train from the Kursky railway station. It is busy at rush hours and around train departures, with long passages, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the line color before a transfer: brown for the Ring Line and blue for Line 3.
- Leave extra time at rush hours and when you have a train to catch from the Kursky terminal.
- Use the escalator at the end of the vestibule for Zemlyanoy Val Street.
- Do not confuse Chkalovskaya with Kurskaya; they are different stations that share a vestibule.
- Ride one stop to Rimskaya to compare two stations of the same line.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
Explore Nearby Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Sights near Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Andrey Rublev Museum Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bauman Garden Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~20 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Museum of Russian Icons Moscowabout 1.4 km away (~22 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building Moscowabout 1.4 km away (~22 min walk) · typical visit: About 30 minutes to 1 hourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Kurskaya Metro Stationabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Sretensky Bulvar Metro Stationabout 1.6 km away (~26 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Kursky Railway Terminalabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kazansky Railway Terminalabout 1.9 km away (~31 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Philadelphia Hotel Moscowabout 800 m away (~13 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Guten Duck Moscow Hostelabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Rus Chistye Prudy Hostelabout 1.3 km away (~22 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Chkalovskaya Metro Station
Day of Slavic Writing and Culture in Moscowabout 1.8 km away (~29 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Non/fiction Book Fair in Moscowabout 2.0 km away (~32 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Chkalovskaya Metro Station
When did Chkalovskaya open?
On 28 December 1995, as the first station of the Lyublinsky radius.
Who is it named after?
The Soviet aviator Valery Chkalov; its decoration has an aviation theme.
Which line is it on?
Line 10, the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line, in lime, between Sretensky Bulvar and Rimskaya.
Can I change to the Ring Line?
Yes, to Kurskaya, through the shared underground vestibule.
Is it next to the Kursky railway station?
Yes, very close; the terminal is a separate facility with its own tickets.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall.
Who designed it?
The architects were not found in the sources checked.
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