This guide shows how to get from Domodedovo Airport to Sheremetyevo Airport, for travelers with a connection between two Moscow airports who do not read Russian. The airports lie on opposite sides of the city, the first in the south-east and the second in the north-west, and no direct train or bus links them.
The recommended way is by rail: the Aeroexpress to Paveletsky railway station, the green metro line to Belorusskaya, and the Aeroexpress from Belorussky railway station. It takes about three hours; a taxi is the alternative for a tight connection or the night.
Quick answer: Take the Aeroexpress to Paveletsky, the green metro line to Belorusskaya and the Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo, about 2.5 to 3.5 hours in all. A taxi takes one to two hours or more, depending on traffic.
At a Glance
| Total time | About 2.5 to 3.5 hours by rail; about 1 to 2 hours or more by taxi, depending on traffic |
|---|---|
| Typical cost | Two Aeroexpress tickets (₽₽ each in recent sources) plus a metro fare; a taxi costs more (prices vary) |
| Last updated | Oktober 7, 2026 |
What You Need Before You Start
- Your Sheremetyevo terminal letter, since the airport has two separate complexes
- Two Aeroexpress tickets and a metro fare, or a booked taxi
- Rubles in cash, since the payment methods for foreign cards were not verified
- Luggage that you can carry on the metro stairs and the passages
- A generous time buffer, since the trip crosses the whole city
Compare Your Options
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroexpress, green metro line and Aeroexpress | About 2.5 to 3.5 hours in all | Two Aeroexpress tickets (₽₽ each in recent sources) plus a metro fare | The most predictable public route, with no dependence on road traffic, but with three legs and two changes. Best in the daytime, when all trains run. Check the timetables. |
| Taxi or pre-booked transfer | About 1 hour in light traffic (route planner), 2 hours or more in heavy traffic (older guide) | Not verified; route planners suggest ₽₽₽, and older guides gave ₽₽; a city taxi from Domodedovo starts at ₽₽₽ in one guide | Door to door, and the best for the night, heavy luggage or a tight connection, but exposed to traffic across the whole city. Book through an official desk, an app or a transfer company. |
| Bus 1185, Line 2 and the Sheremetyevo bus | About 3 hours or more (unverified) | Bus fares of ₽₽ were reported for the Aeroexpress buses, plus a metro fare | Take the Aeroexpress bus from Domodedovo to Domodedovskaya metro station, the whole green Line 2 north to Khovrino, then the Aeroexpress bus to Sheremetyevo. A cheaper but slower combination; check the current routes. |
| Taxi at night | About 1 hour or more | Prices vary; agree in advance | At night, the trains do not run all the time, so a taxi is the practical choice; the Aeroexpress trains have a night break at both airports. |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Take the Aeroexpress to Paveletsky
From the station inside the Domodedovo terminal, take the Aeroexpress to Paveletsky railway station, about 45 minutes, with one stop at Verkhnie Kotly. Trains leave about every 30 minutes, starting at 06:00, and the last departure in the airport's table is at 22:30. The separate guide for this airport explains the signs, the tickets and the stops.
Tip: Check the timetable of the trains before you leave the plane.
Step 2: Follow the signs to the metro
At Paveletsky railway station, follow the signs to the metro station Paveletskaya. It has two parts: the green Line 2, the Zamoskvoretskaya Line, and the brown Ring Line. For this route look for the signs for the green line and go down to the platform. Buy a metro fare at a window or a machine before you go through the turnstile.
Tip: Check the line color on the signs; the two parts are near each other.
Step 3: Ride the green line to Belorusskaya
Take a train on the green Line 2 in the direction of Khovrino, north through the center, to Belorusskaya. It is five stops, about 20 minutes, according to an older guide. Check the station names on the map in the car or the announcements, since the name is announced in Russian and English. Get off at Belorusskaya, which is the stop for the railway station.
Tip: Hold your bags close in the car; the line is busy at rush hours.
Step 4: Walk to Belorussky railway station
At Belorusskaya, follow the signs for the railway station, Belorussky. One guide says that from the exit of the green-line station you turn right, go around the corner and enter the first door of Entrance 4, which leads to the Aeroexpress terminal; check the signs on the day, since they can change. Allow a few minutes with luggage.
Tip: Ask a staff member if the signs are unclear; the station is well known.
Step 5: Buy the Aeroexpress ticket and board
Buy the Aeroexpress ticket at the ticket office or a machine, or use the other method that works for you; the Sheremetyevo guide of this site explains the ticket types and the payment problems for visitors. Choose a train to Sheremetyevo, and choose the stop of your terminal complex: Terminals B and C or Terminals D, E and F.
Tip: Check the departure board for the next train and the stops.
Step 6: Ride to your terminal
The airport's own page gives about 65 minutes from Belorussky to Terminals B and C, and about 50 minutes to Terminals D, E and F, which is the intermediate stop. Other guides give shorter times, so allow an hour. Watch the screens for the name of your terminal complex, and keep your ticket in case of a check at the exit.
Tip: If you pick the wrong complex, use the free shuttle train between them.
Step 7: Check in with a buffer
From the Aeroexpress platform, follow the signs to your terminal and to check-in. The whole route takes about three hours, with the waits for the trains, so do not plan a connection of less than that, and add the time for the checks at the airport. If you are short of time, a taxi may be the better choice, as the next section explains.
Tip: Message your airline if you think the connection is at risk.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Looking for a direct train or bus: there is none, so plan a rail combination or a taxi.
- Planning a short connection: the trip crosses the whole city and takes about three hours by rail, so leave a long buffer.
- Choosing the rail route at night: the Aeroexpress trains have a night break, so check the last departures and keep a taxi in mind.
- Telling the driver only the airport name: Sheremetyevo has separate north and south complexes, so give the terminal letter.
- Using an old guide's times: older pages say 35 minutes for the Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo, while the airport now gives 50 to 65 minutes.
- Relying on a foreign bank card at the machines or in an app: it was not verified, so carry rubles in cash.
Tickets, Payment and Booking
For the rail route, you need two Aeroexpress tickets and a metro fare. Buy them at the ticket offices and machines at the stations, or online on aeroexpress.ru; the rules, the fares and the payment problems for visitors are explained in the Aeroexpress guides for Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo on this site.
- Taxi: use an official desk, a taxi app or a pre-booked transfer; whether apps accept foreign cards or numbers was not verified, so keep rubles in cash.
- Touts: drivers who approach you in the hall may charge far more than a booked ride.
Check the current fares and timetables on the official sites of the airports and the operators.
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Moscow Vibes Tips
- If your airline sold both flights on one ticket, ask about the transfer; some airlines arrange it for connecting passengers.
- The Ring Line also links Paveletskaya with Belorusskaya, but it takes more stops than the green line, so the green line is the better choice.
- A taxi is better value for two or three people sharing, and it saves the stairs with luggage on the metro.
- Save the names of the stations in Latin script on your phone, since the signs are bilingual but the announcements are fast.
- On the return trip the sequence is reversed, and the first Aeroexpress from Paveletsky leaves early, according to one guide, so an early flight is possible.
- For a long layover, the stop at Belorusskaya is near the center, so you can have a meal before you go on.
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FAQ
Is there a direct train or bus between Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo?
No. The Aeroexpress trains run between each airport and the city, so you change in the center.
How far apart are the airports?
About 90 km by road, on opposite sides of Moscow, according to an older guide.
How long does the rail route take?
About 2.5 to 3.5 hours, including the waits for the trains, according to route planners and the timetables.
How long does a taxi take?
About an hour in light traffic, according to a route planner, and two hours or more in heavy traffic. Allow a large buffer.
How much does it cost?
By rail, two Aeroexpress tickets and a metro fare; a taxi costs more. The prices vary, so check the current fares.
Is there a night option?
A taxi, since the trains have a night break. Check the last departures on the official pages.
Which Sheremetyevo terminal do I choose?
The letter on your boarding pass: Terminals B and C are in the north complex, and D, E and F in the south.
Can I go with luggage or children?
A taxi is the easiest. The rail route has stairs and two changes, so check the lifts on a map.
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