Day Trips
How to get from Moscow to Tula: Lastochka Train, Bus and Day Trip
Take a Lastochka train from Kursky station to Tula-1 Kurskaya, about 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes; the Kremlin…
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Day Trips
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Explore destinations beyond Moscow with practical guides to day trips and regional travel connections. This section focuses on getting from the capital to historic towns and cities that may interest visitors looking to explore more of Russia. Read How to get from Moscow to Sergiev Posad, How to get from Moscow to Kolomna or How to get from Moscow to Vladimir and Suzdal. Each guide focuses on a particular journey, helping you research transport options and plan the route. Consider travel time and your preferred activities when deciding which destination fits your schedule, and confirm current connections before departure.
Day Trips
How to get from Moscow to Vladimir and Suzdal: Train, Bus and Day Trip
Take a high-speed train from Kursky station to Vladimir, about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, then a bus of 40…
Day Trips
How to get from Moscow to Kolomna: Train from Kazansky Station
Take a suburban train from Kazansky station to Kolomna, about 1.5 to 2.3 hours; leave at Kolomna station, 15 minutes on foot…
Day Trips
How to get from Moscow to Sergiev Posad: Express Train, Bus and Taxi
Take the express train from Yaroslavsky station, about an hour, or the regular suburban train, about 1.5 hours; the Lavra is a…
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Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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