This guide explains how to take the Aeroexpress from Vnukovo Airport, or rather the train that still runs on the route, for travelers who arrive from abroad and do not read Russian. Since 1 August 2024 the Aeroexpress company has not operated this line, but the rail service between the airport and Kievsky railway station was kept, and a suburban operator runs it.
The train leaves from an underground station opposite Terminal A and takes about 33 minutes, with a stop at Aminyevskaya. Older guides still use the old name, fares and timetable, so check the details at the station.
Quick answer: Take the hourly train from the underground station opposite Terminal A to Kievsky railway station, about 33 minutes, then the metro at Kiyevskaya. The operator changed in 2024, so check the current fare.
At a Glance
| Total time | About 33 minutes by train to Kievsky railway station, plus the metro |
|---|---|
| Typical cost | The train fare was not verified after the change of operator (older Aeroexpress guides give ₽₽); the metro costs ₽ |
| Last updated | Oktober 7, 2026 |
What You Need Before You Start
- A ticket, from a ticket office or machine at the station, or from the operator
- Rubles in cash, since the payment methods for foreign cards were not verified
- 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 carry up and down a few stairs
Compare Your Options
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train to Kievsky railway station | About 33 minutes | Not verified after the change of operator (older guides: ₽₽) | Hourly, with a stop at Aminyevskaya, and no dependence on road traffic. Best for most visitors. The operator changed in 2024, so check the fare and the timetable at the station. |
| Train to Aminyevskaya and the Big Circle Line | About 23 minutes to the stop (2023 announcement) | Not verified; the same ticket system as above | A change to the metro station of the same name, by covered galleries. A good choice if your hotel is near the Big Circle Line. |
| Metro from Aeroport Vnukovo | About 40 minutes to Delovoy Tsentr (one source) | About ₽ (reports differ) | The metro station at the airport is on the Solntsevo radius, in yellow, and is linked with the lower level of Terminal A. Hours of about 05:30 to 01:00 (one source). The cheapest direct option; see the metro station article of this site. |
| Taxi booked through an app | About 50 minutes, more in traffic | About ₽₽ (reports differ) | Door to door and the best option for heavy luggage, a group or a late arrival, when the train does not run. See the Vnukovo transfer guide of this site for the other options. |
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Go to the underground station
After passport control and baggage claim, follow the signs for the train. In Terminal A, the entrance to the railway station is on the first floor, opposite the exit of the terminal, or through the minus-first floor. The platforms are underground, directly connected with the terminal's lower level, so you do not need to go outside, and the way is short even with luggage.
Tip: Ask an airport staff member if you cannot find the signs.
Step 2: Check the timetable
The train runs once an hour, according to the operator's statement of 2024 and a 2026 timetable page, which gives hours from about 06:15 to about 23:15. An announcement of 2023 said that trains left the airport at 15 minutes past each hour; check the board in the station for the next departure, since the times can change.
Tip: If you just miss a train, the next one is an hour later; the metro is the fallback.
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 through the operator. The booking section below explains what changed in 2024 and which payment methods are unverified for visitors. Keep the ticket until you leave the train at the other end.
Tip: Ask at the ticket office which ticket is valid for this route.
Step 4: Pass the turnstile and find the platform
Scan the ticket on the reader at the turnstile, or use the other payment method that the station accepts, and follow the signs down to the platform. Check the board for the destination, Kievsky railway station, and the stop at Aminyevskaya. The trains are modern Lastochka trains, according to the operator.
Tip: If the turnstile does not open, ask the staff instead of forcing it with a bag.
Step 5: Board the train
Board a car of the train marked for Kievsky railway station, in the west of central Moscow. Put large luggage near the doors, and sit down. The train makes one intermediate stop, at Aminyevskaya, and then runs on to the terminus, Kievsky railway station.
Tip: Sit near the doors if you plan to get off at Aminyevskaya with a suitcase.
Step 6: Change at Aminyevskaya if it suits you
Aminyevskaya is the intermediate stop, about 23 minutes from the airport according to a 2023 announcement. Passengers can change there to the metro station of the same name, on the Big Circle Line, by covered pedestrian galleries. This is useful if your hotel is on that line, and it saves the ride into the center.
Tip: Check the line color of your hotel's metro station before you decide.
Step 7: Arrive at Kievsky and change to the metro
The ride to Kievsky railway station takes about 33 minutes. In the station, follow the signs to the metro station Kiyevskaya, which has three parts: Line 3 in blue, Line 4 in light blue and the Ring Line, Line 5 in brown. All three have the same name, so check the line color. Buy a metro fare, and follow the colors to your hotel.
Tip: Check which Kiyevskaya part you need on a map before you go down.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Looking for the Aeroexpress name: the company stopped operating the route on 1 August 2024, and a suburban operator runs it, so follow the signs for the train and ask at the ticket office.
- Using an old guide's fare or timetable: older pages give Aeroexpress prices and a half-hourly timetable, while the operator now describes hourly trains, so check on the day.
- Buying a ticket online from a reseller that still sells Aeroexpress tickets: it may not be valid or may cost more, so buy at the station.
- Cutting the connection too fine: the train runs once an hour, so a missed train costs an hour.
- Confusing the three Kiyevskaya metro stations at Kievsky railway station: they are on Lines 3, 4 and 5, so check the line color.
- Relying on a foreign bank card at the turnstile or the machine: it was not verified, so carry rubles in cash.
Tickets, Payment and Booking
Since 1 August 2024 the route between Kievsky railway station and Vnukovo Airport is served by the Central Suburban Passenger Company, and the Aeroexpress company no longer operates it, so the Vnukovo fares on older Aeroexpress pages no longer apply. Buy tickets at the ticket offices and machines in the station at the airport or at Kievsky railway station, or through the operator.
- Fare: the current fare was not verified; ask at the ticket office.
- Payment: whether foreign bank cards, Troika or the unified ticket work on the train, and whether biometric payment, offered on the old service in 2023, still exists, were not verified; carry rubles in cash.
- Resellers: sites that sell Aeroexpress-branded tickets for this route may be out of date; buy at the station.
The current fares and timetables are on the operator’s official pages.
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Moscow Vibes Tips
- Plan to leave Kievsky railway station no later than 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one, as one timetable page recommends, since the train runs only once an hour.
- If you land late in the evening, check the time of the last train on the board; the metro at the airport runs until about 01:00, and a taxi is the fallback.
- The metro at the airport may suit you better than the train if your hotel is near the Solntsevo radius or Delovoy Tsentr, since it needs no change in the center.
- The station in the airport is on the minus-first level, linked with the lower level of Terminal A; the free shuttle between the terminals runs about every 15 minutes, according to one page.
- At Kievsky railway station the former Aeroexpress terminal is in the station building, opposite the Evropeisky shopping center, according to a timetable page; the signs may still say Aeroexpress.
- For the other two airports, see the Aeroexpress guides for Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo on this site; they still use the Aeroexpress brand.
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FAQ
Does the Aeroexpress still run to Vnukovo?
No. The Aeroexpress company ended operation on the route on 1 August 2024, but the rail service was kept and is served by a suburban operator.
How long does the train take?
About 33 minutes between Vnukovo and Kievsky railway station, according to the operator, with a stop at Aminyevskaya.
How often does the train run?
Once an hour, according to the operator's statement of 2024 and a 2026 timetable page. Check the board at the station.
How much is the ticket?
The current fare was not verified after the change of operator. Older Aeroexpress guides gave ₽₽; ask at the ticket office.
Can I pay with a foreign bank card?
It was not verified, so do not rely on it. Carry rubles in cash.
Is there a metro at the airport?
Yes. The metro station Aeroport Vnukovo, on the Solntsevo radius, takes about 40 minutes to Delovoy Tsentr, according to one source.
Where is the station in the airport?
Underground, opposite Terminal A, reached from the first floor or the minus-first floor.
Can I go with luggage or children?
Yes. The train is modern and has space for luggage; the metro has stairs, so check the lifts on a map.
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