Paveletskaya Station Moscow, Paveletsky Station, is a railway terminal on Paveletskaya Square in the Zamoskvorechye District, opened in 1900 as the Moscow end of a railway toward the Volga region. It takes its name from the settlement of Pavelets in Ryazan Province, where the line from Moscow ended.
Today the station is best known as the departure point of the Aeroexpress to Domodedovo Airport and of trains to cities such as Saratov, Astrakhan, Makhachkala and Volgograd. The square in front of it was radically updated in 2021 and now works as a modern public space, and two metro stations, one on Line 2 and one on the Koltsevaya, stand beside it. For most visitors it is a transit point rather than a sight.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Павелецкая |
|---|---|
| Address | Paveletskaya Square 1, Zamoskvorechye District, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Zamoskvorechye |
| Metro | Paveletskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green), A pylon station in the Zamoskvorechye District, with a vestibule shared with the Koltsevaya station; the exit to the railway station and the walking time were not verified) Paveletskaya (Koltsevaya Line (Line 5, brown), Its decoration takes its theme from the Paveletsky terminal and it is linked with the Line 2 station; the exits were not verified) |
| Opening hours | The square and the surrounding streets are public and can be walked at any time; the railway station, its ticket offices, the Aeroexpress terminal and the shops keep their own hours, which were not verified.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | Walking the square is free. Train, Aeroexpress and other tickets are sold at their own prices, and none was verified for this guide. |
| Best time to visit | The station and the square are used all day. Rush hours in the morning and evening are busiest, so avoid them if you travel with luggage. The metro guide on rush hours explains the peaks. Crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | 1 to 2 hours |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
What Is (and Isn't) Part of a Visit to Paveletskaya?
| Part | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paveletskaya Square and the station facade | Included in the standard ticket | A public square that can be walked at any time. |
| Paveletsky Station | Separate ticket or institution | A working railway station; platforms need a train ticket and its own rules apply. |
| Aeroexpress terminal | Separate ticket or institution | Tickets are bought separately; see the Aeroexpress guides on this site. |
| Paveletskaya metro stations | Included in the standard ticket | Seen with a metro ticket; they are working stations on Lines 2 and 5. |
| Zamoskvorechye | Outside / not part of it | The district around the station, with its own guide. |
| Domodedovo Airport | Outside / not part of it | The destination of the Aeroexpress, with its own guides. |
Why Visit Paveletskaya?
Paveletskaya matters mainly for practical reasons: it is the terminal for the Aeroexpress to Domodedovo and for long-distance trains toward the south-east, and it is linked to two metro stations on Lines 2 and 5. Knowing where to find the Aeroexpress and the ticket offices saves time on a travel day.
The area also has some history worth a short look: the station building opened in 1900, a market and a tram line grew around it, and in 1924 a special train from Gorki brought the body of Vladimir Lenin here. The square, called Leninskaya for decades and Paveletskaya again since 1992, has been redesigned as a public space.
How Paveletskaya Is Laid Out
Paveletsky Station faces Paveletskaya Square, and the metro vestibule that serves the Line 2 and Line 5 stations stands beside it. From the square the station building appears to have one floor, according to a station history. The tracks lie behind it, with the Aeroexpress and suburban platforms.
The streets around the square carry heavy traffic, with tram lines 3, 35, 38, 39 and A and several bus routes stopping at the station. The Aeroexpress to Domodedovo leaves from the station and stops at Verkhnie Kotly on its way. The Zamoskvorechye District, with its older streets, lies north and west of the square.
A sensible visit starts at the metro vestibule, looks at the redesigned square and the station facade, and walks on to Zamoskvorechye if time allows.
Highlights of Paveletskaya
The Paveletsky Station building
The station opened in 1900, designed by the architect Alexander Krasovsky, as the Moscow end of a railway built from the settlement of Pavelets in Ryazan Province. A market, taverns and shops appeared around it, and a tram line was built. The newly renamed Paveletsky station reopened after reconstruction on 3 November 1987. From the square the building seems to have one floor.
Tip: Look at the facade from the square, since the station's layout is only seen from the platforms.
Paveletskaya Square
The square in front of the station was named Leninskaya after a special train from Gorki delivered the body of Vladimir Lenin to the station on 23 January 1924, and has been called Paveletskaya again since 1992. In 2021 it was radically updated and turned into a modern public space. It is a short stop between the station and the metro.
Tip: Allow a few minutes to walk the square rather than going straight into the station.
The Aeroexpress to Domodedovo
The Aeroexpress to Domodedovo Airport leaves from Paveletsky Station and stops at Verkhnie Kotly on the way. It is the main reason most visitors come here. The Aeroexpress guides on this site explain tickets and the journey; its fares and times were not verified here.
Tip: See the Aeroexpress from Domodedovo guide on this site for the reverse trip and the ticket options.
The two Paveletskaya metro stations
The Zamoskvoretskaya Line station was converted to a fully functional station from 1950 and reopened on 21 February 1953, and the Koltsevaya station takes its decoration theme from the railway terminal, with the Volga region as its subject. The vestibule was built as an entrance to both stations and doubled as a transfer point while the radial station was rebuilt. They are working transport stations.
Tip: Check the transfer signs, since the two stations are linked but on different lines.
Long-distance and suburban trains
Trains from Paveletsky Station go to Saratov, Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Volgograd and other cities, and suburban commuter trains serve the south of the Moscow region. The station is part of the Moscow Railway. The guide on buying train tickets at Moscow stations covers the process, and no timetable or fare was verified here.
Tip: Read the train tickets guide on this site before you go to the ticket office.
The tram and bus stops
Tram lines 3, 35, 38, 39 and A and several bus routes stop at the station, making it a surface transport junction as well as a rail one. The old tram line dates from the early years of the station. The tram guide on this site explains how to use trams in Moscow.
Tip: Look at the route numbers on the stops, which differ between the square and the side streets.
Atmosphere
The area around Paveletsky Station is a transport junction, with the sound of trams, buses and cars on the roads and people with luggage moving between the station, the metro and the Aeroexpress. The square is open and paved, with the facade of the station on one side.
By day it is busy with commuters and travelers, and in the evening the lit station and the tram lines give it a calmer feel. The streets of Zamoskvorechye, a short walk away, are quieter. The crowd varies by day and season, and no figures were verified.
History of Paveletskaya
In the late 1890s the railway administration received permission to build a railway from the settlement of Pavelets in Ryazan Province to Moscow, and to construct its own station. The station took its name from Pavelets, the line’s terminal stop, and opened in 1900, designed by the architect Alexander Krasovsky.
A market grew up around the new station, taverns and shops appeared, and a tram line was built. The station connected Moscow with the cities on the Volga River.
On 23 January 1924 a special train from Gorki delivered the body of Vladimir Lenin to Paveletsky Station, and the square in front of it was named Leninskaya, a name it kept until 1992. The Zamoskvoretskaya Line station of Paveletskaya was converted to a fully functional station from 1950 and reopened on 21 February 1953, and the Koltsevaya Line station, whose theme comes from the terminal, opened in the same period.
After reconstruction the newly renamed Paveletsky station was reopened on 3 November 1987. Through its existence it has been renovated several times. The Aeroexpress link to Domodedovo International Airport was added later, with trains stopping at Verkhnie Kotly on the way.
In 2021 the square in front of the station was radically updated and became a modern public space. Today the station serves thousands of passengers a day, with long-distance trains to Saratov, Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Volgograd and other cities, suburban trains and the Aeroexpress.
Tickets and Booking for Paveletskaya
There is no ticket for the square. Train, Aeroexpress and metro tickets are sold by the railway and the metro, and their prices and hours were not verified for this guide. The guide to buying train tickets at Moscow railway stations explains the ticket offices, the machines and the document rules, and the Aeroexpress guides explain that service. Check the railway’s own site for timetables and fares.
- Luggage: the luggage storage guide on this site explains the options at stations.
- Payment: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some Russian payment services, so check this yourself.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ, so check the railway’s own page, rzd.ru, for all categories.
Plan and Book
Advertisement: these are partner links. If you book or buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Suggested Itineraries for Paveletskaya
1 hour
Come out of the metro, look at the redesigned Paveletskaya Square and the station facade, and find the Aeroexpress entrance for a future trip. Walk a few blocks into Zamoskvorechye.
2 hours
Follow the 1-hour route, then walk toward the older streets of Zamoskvorechye, such as Bolshaya Ordynka. Return by the Novokuznetskaya or Paveletskaya station.
3 hours
Add a walk north to Taganka or the Yakimanka district, planned with their guides on this site. Check venue hours first.
How to Get to Paveletskaya
The station is served by Paveletskaya on the Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2) and on the Koltsevaya Line (Line 5), with a vestibule shared by both stations, beside the station. Tram lines 3, 35, 38, 39 and A and several bus routes also stop at the station. The exits and walking times were not verified.
- Metro: use Paveletskaya on either line; the metro guides on this site explain the transfers.
- Aeroexpress: the Aeroexpress from Domodedovo guide on this site covers the airport link; the taxi apps guide covers alternatives.
Accessibility
No accessibility information for the station or the square was found. The renewed square is level, as far as is known, but the access to platforms, lifts and the metro stations was not verified, so check with the station staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
Cafes and shops are in and around the station and along the streets of Zamoskvorechye. No individual venue was verified for this guide, so check opening hours and menus on site.
What to Bring
Your train or Aeroexpress ticket and ID if you travel by train, comfortable shoes for the walk between the metro and the platforms, and rubles in cash for small purchases, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Paveletskaya
Paveletskaya Square
The redesigned square with the station facade behind it and trams passing. The open space gives the whole front of the station in one frame.
Best time: Morning light.
The station facade at dusk
The lit facade of the 1900 terminal seen from across the square. The lights and the tram traffic make a lively frame.
Best time: Dusk.
The tram stops on the square
Trams of different lines stopping beside the station. It shows the surface transport role of the hub.
Best time: Daylight.
Photography Rules
No official photography rules for the station were found. Railway stations may have restrictions on photographing staff, platforms and security areas, so follow signs and staff instructions. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and were not checked.
Family Suitability
The square is safe and flat for families, but the area is a transport junction with heavy traffic and crowds, so keep children close. Strollers can use the square, while access to platforms and the metro was not verified. There are few sights for children.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look at the signs for the Aeroexpress entrance when you arrive, since it is separate from the long-distance and suburban entrances.
- Use the Zamoskvoretskaya station for the north and the Koltsevaya station for the ring; they share a vestibule.
- Do not confuse Paveletskaya with Paveletsky Suburban trains; the Aeroexpress and the long-distance trains leave from different platforms.
- Avoid the rush hours if you carry luggage, since the transfers and the square are crowded.
- Walk a few blocks north to Zamoskvorechye if you have a free hour before a train.
- Check the Aeroexpress timetable on its own site, since the first and last trains differ from the metro's hours.
Explore Nearby Paveletskaya
Sights near Paveletskaya
Sergey Yesenin Museum Moscowabout 650 m away (~11 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Novospassky Monastery Moscowabout 900 m away (~15 min walk) · typical visit: 1–1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Krutitskoye Podvorye Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk) · typical visit: 45–60 minutesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Marfo-Mariinsky Convent Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bunker-42 Moscowabout 1.5 km away (~25 min walk) · typical visit: 1.5–2.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tretyakov Gallery Moscowabout 1.8 km away (~28 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hours per buildingMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Paveletskaya
Avtozavodskaya Metro Stationabout 2.8 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Tretyakovskaya Metro Stationabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Paveletskaya Metro Stationabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Paveletskaya
El Gauchoabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Oblomovabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near Paveletskaya
Esse Jazz Clubabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Paveletskaya
Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscowabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ibis Moscow Centre Bakhrushinaabout 700 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscowabout 2.2 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Paveletskaya
Domodedovo International Airportabout 38.6 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Paveletsky Railway Terminalabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Related guides
Zamoskvorechye: Pyatnitskaya Street, Ordynka and Old ChurchesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Taganka: Taganskaya Square, the Theatre and Moscow’s Old SlobodaMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Yakimanka: Gorky Park, Muzeon and the Tretyakov GalleriesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Serpukhovskaya Metro Station: Three-Vault Hall and Ring Line LinkMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Danilov Monastery Moscow: Bells, Hours and Visitor RulesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Browse more: More in Zamoskvorechye · All Neighborhoods
FAQ: Paveletskaya
What is Paveletsky Station?
A railway terminal opened in 1900, for trains toward the Volga region and the Aeroexpress to Domodedovo.
Why is it called Paveletsky?
After the settlement of Pavelets in Ryazan Province, where the line ended.
Does the Aeroexpress to Domodedovo leave from here?
Yes, from Paveletsky Station, with a stop at Verkhnie Kotly.
Which metro stations serve it?
Paveletskaya on Line 2 and on the Koltsevaya Line, which are linked.
What was the square called before?
Leninskaya, until 1992.
Is the station a sight?
Mainly a transit point; the square and the building are a short stop.
Where do I buy tickets?
At the ticket offices and machines; see the train tickets guide on this site.
How long does a visit take?
About 1 to 2 hours, unless you travel from here.
Discover More of Moscow with Our Travel Tips
Get practical Moscow travel tips, new destination guides and useful updates on attractions, opening hours and prices. Plan your visit with clear, helpful information delivered to your inbox.
Moscow Vibes is a one-person project. A coffee keeps it going
Last updated: October 7, 2026. Found an error or something out of date? Report it and we will check and fix it.
How we research and update our guides
About this guide: AI assistance and accuracy
This guide is created with the help of AI and is based on official sources where available. Mistakes can still happen. Opening hours, prices, rules and other details are given to the best of our knowledge as of the date shown and can change without notice. It offers general recommendations only, not professional, legal or travel advice. Please confirm important details with the official source before you travel; you are responsible for your own plans and decisions.
International sanctions affect payments between Russia and many other countries. In practice, cards issued in the EU, the UK, the US and several other countries often do not work in Russia, Russian cards usually do not work abroad, and some booking platforms, airlines and payment providers limit or suspend their services for Russia. The situation changes frequently. We do not give legal or financial advice, and this site does not encourage anyone to break or circumvent sanctions. Whatever you plan, you are responsible for following the laws and regulations that apply to you, including those of your country of residence and citizenship. Many travelers still organise their stay lawfully. It is worth asking your bank or payment provider what is currently permitted, contacting hotels, tour operators and carriers directly about the payment methods they accept, and checking which services are open to customers from your country. Clarify payment, cancellation and refund terms before you commit to a booking, and keep your plans flexible. Partner links on this site may not be available in every country, and prices, availability and rules in our guides can differ from what you see when you book.Paying for your trip: please read
Report an issue on this page
* Affiliate link: as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Ask Masha