How to take the Aeroexpress from Domodedovo Airport: Stops, Times

This guide explains how to take the Aeroexpress from Domodedovo Airport to central Moscow, for travelers who arrive from abroad and do not read Russian. It covers the station in the terminal, the stops, the tickets and the payment problems that visitors meet.

The recommended way is the train to Paveletsky railway station, about 45 minutes, followed by the metro at Paveletskaya. Fares and timetables change, so check the airport’s and the operator’s official pages before you travel.

Quick answer: Take the Aeroexpress from the station in the airport terminal to Paveletsky railway station, about 45 minutes, then the metro at Paveletskaya. A standard one-way ticket is reported at ₽₽.

At a Glance

Total time	About 45 minutes by train to Paveletsky railway station, plus the metro
Typical cost	₽₽ one way in standard class (one source; reports differ), plus a metro fare
Last updated	Oktober 7, 2026

What You Need Before You Start

• An Aeroexpress ticket, from the ticket office, a machine or the official site
• Rubles in cash, since foreign bank cards are reported not to work online
• A metro fare for the last leg from the railway station
• A map or a navigation app for the metro connection
• Luggage that you can lift onto the racks near the doors

Compare Your Options

Option	Duration	Price	Notes
Aeroexpress to Paveletsky railway station	About 45 minutes	₽₽, standard class (one source; reports differ)	The fastest and most predictable option, with departures every 30 minutes. One stop at Verkhnie Kotly. Best for most visitors, and for rush hours.
Aeroexpress to Verkhnie Kotly and the Moscow Central Circle	About 36 to 41 minutes to the stop	Valid on the same ticket system; the price for this stop was not separately verified	A transfer point to the station of the same name on the Moscow Central Circle, which can save a change in the center if your hotel is near that circle.
Aeroexpress bus 1185 to Domodedovskaya metro station	About 45 minutes (reported)	₽₽ in cash, or online with a Russian card (one source)	Leaves from the pre-terminal area of Terminal 1, near exit No. 2, according to one source, and goes to the metro station Domodedovskaya, on Line 2 in green. Depends on road traffic.
Suburban train and the metro	About 70 minutes to Paveletsky (one source)	₽ (one source)	Much cheaper and slower than the Aeroexpress, with more stops where you can change to Varshavskaya and Nagatinskaya. Best for travelers on a tight budget who know the system.
Business class carriage	The same as the standard train	Higher than standard; the price was not verified	The Aeroexpress has business class cars, according to a transfer site. Best for those who want a quieter seat; check the current price on the official site.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Follow the signs to the Aeroexpress station

After passport control and baggage claim, look for the signs with the Aeroexpress name and a train symbol, in English as well as Russian. The station is inside the airport's terminal complex, so you do not need to go outside, and the way is short even with luggage. Trains to Moscow leave from here and run to Paveletsky railway station.

Tip: Ask an airport staff member if you cannot find the signs; the station is well known.

Step 2: Check the next departure

The airport's timetable lists departures every 30 minutes, starting at 06:00, with the last departure in the table at 22:30. Each line of the table also gives the time at Verkhnie Kotly and at Paveletsky railway station. Look at the board in the station for the next train, and allow a few minutes for the ticket and the turnstile.

Tip: For a late arrival, check the table before you land.

Step 3: Buy your ticket

Buy a ticket before you go through the turnstile: at the ticket office or a machine in the station, or online if the site works for you. The booking section below explains the ticket types and which payment methods are reported to work for visitors. Keep the paper ticket or the QR code on your phone until you leave the train at the other end.

Tip: Take a screenshot of an online ticket; the airport network can be slow.

Step 4: Pass the turnstile and find the platform

Hold the QR code or the paper ticket against the reader at the turnstile and follow the signs to the platform. The board shows the next departure and the stops. Check that the train is going to Paveletsky railway station, in Moscow, or to Verkhnie Kotly, before you board.

Tip: If the turnstile does not open, ask the staff instead of forcing it with a bag.

Step 5: Board the train

The trains have luggage racks and business class cars, according to a transfer site. Put large luggage on the racks near the doors, and sit down. The train makes one intermediate stop, at Verkhnie Kotly, and then runs on to Paveletsky railway station, the terminus, so you cannot miss it.

Tip: Sit near the doors if you plan to get off with a large suitcase.

Step 6: Ride about 45 minutes

The journey takes about 45 minutes, according to the airport and the operator. The airport's table shows the train at Verkhnie Kotly after roughly 36 to 41 minutes, and at Paveletsky a few minutes after that. At Verkhnie Kotly you can change to the station of the same name on the Moscow Central Circle, if your hotel is on that side.

Tip: Watch the screens for the name of the stop before you pick up your bags.

Step 7: Change to the metro at Paveletskaya

At Paveletsky railway station, follow the signs to the metro station Paveletskaya, which has two parts: Line 2, the Zamoskvoretskaya Line in green, and the Ring Line, Line 5 in brown. The station's second entrance is linked with the metro. Buy a metro fare, and follow the line colors to the station nearest to your hotel.

Tip: Check which Paveletskaya part you need on a map before you go down.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Buying an online ticket with a foreign bank card: guides report that foreign Visa and Mastercard cards do not work online, so buy at the airport or carry cash.
• Expecting the train to stop at a metro station: it ends at Paveletsky railway station, so you still need a metro fare for the last leg.
• Missing the late departures: the airport's table lists the last train at 22:30, so check it before a late arrival and keep a taxi in mind.
• Confusing the Aeroexpress with the suburban train: they use the same line but different fares and times, so check the sign on the train.
• Taking bus 1185 with a flight to catch: it depends on road traffic, and the train does not.
• Forgetting which Paveletskaya part you need: there are two metro stations of that name, on Line 2 and on the Ring Line, so check the line color.

Tickets, Payment and Booking

Tickets are sold at the Aeroexpress ticket office and machines in the airport and at Paveletsky railway station, and online on aeroexpress.ru. A ticket is valid for 30 days from the date chosen, and can be bought up to 90 days ahead. A standard one-way ticket is reported at ₽₽, and group round-trip tickets for two to four passengers exist.

• Foreign cards: a guide reports that foreign Visa and Mastercard cards do not work online, and that the bus ticket online needs a Russian card; carry rubles in cash and buy at a ticket office.
• Bus 1185: tickets are sold at the bus and the Aeroexpress ticket offices at the airport, for cash.
• Resellers: sites that sell tickets by e-mail add their own prices; use the official site.

All the current fares and timetables are on aeroexpress.ru and on the airport’s site, dme.ru.

Moscow Vibes Tips

• If your hotel is near the Moscow Central Circle, get off at Verkhnie Kotly and change there, instead of riding on to Paveletsky.
• The trip back to the airport starts in the Aeroexpress terminal inside Paveletsky railway station, reached from the metro station Paveletskaya through the station's second entrance.
• A taxi can be better for a group of three or four with heavy luggage, since the train fare is paid per person and group tickets only cover the return trip.
• Domodedovo is the farthest airport from the center, about 45 minutes by train, so plan a longer connection than at the others, and see the guides for Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo on this site.
• The airport's timetable shows both stops, so you can use it to plan a connection at Verkhnie Kotly.
• Check the line color of your hotel's metro station before you leave the railway station; Paveletsky is on two lines.

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FAQ

How long does the Aeroexpress take from Domodedovo?

About 45 minutes to Paveletsky railway station, according to the airport and the operator, with one stop at Verkhnie Kotly.

How much does the Aeroexpress cost?

A standard one-way ticket is reported at ₽₽, with cheaper online prices. Check aeroexpress.ru.

Can I pay with a foreign bank card?

A guide reports that foreign cards do not work online. Carry rubles in cash and buy at the ticket office.

Is there a train at night?

The airport's table ends with a late-evening departure, as in step 2. After that, take a taxi or a transfer.

Where does the train leave from?

From a station inside the terminal complex, with signs from the arrivals area. Trains end at Paveletsky railway station.

Can I change to the Moscow Central Circle?

Yes, at Verkhnie Kotly, where the station of the same name on the circle is linked with the platform.

Can I go with luggage or children?

Yes. The train has luggage racks and is the easiest option; the metro has stairs, so check the lifts on a map.

Is a bus a good alternative?

Bus 1185 goes to the metro station Domodedovskaya, but it depends on road traffic and costs ₽₽ in cash (one source).

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