Savyolovskaya Metro Station opened in 1988 on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, next to the Savyolovsky railway terminal in the north of the center of Moscow. Savyolovskaya Metro Station railway links give access to commuter trains to the north of the city, and a free transfer leads to the station of the same name on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line.
The Line 9 station is about 52 meters deep. The sources found give few details about its decoration, so this guide sticks to what is verified: its depth, its history, its connections and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Савёловская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1988 |
| Address | Savyolovsky Railway Terminal, Butyrsky District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Butyrsky |
| Interchanges | Savyolovskaya (Line 9 (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), the station itself, between Dmitrovskaya and Mendeleyevskaya) Savyolovskaya (Line 11 (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), linked by a free transfer, between Petrovsky Park and Maryina Roshcha) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the stations are open to passengers during those hours.
Exact first and last train times were not confirmed, so check the Metro's official information (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are calmer, and late evening is quiet. The morning and evening rush hours are the busiest, when the platforms, the transfer and the terminal are crowded with commuters.
The stations work in every season, so the hub is a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Savyolovskaya Metro Station?
Savyolovskaya is mainly a transport hub. The station lies beside the Savyolovsky railway terminal, which gives access to commuter trains to the destinations north of Moscow.
Two Metro stations share the name: the Line 9 station of 1988, about 52 meters deep, and the Big Circle station of Line 11, which opened on 30 December 2018. A free transfer links them.
The Line 9 station was the northern end of the line for a few years, after the extension of 1988 crossed the Circle Line at Novoslobodskaya. It is the main stop for the terminal and for the Maryina Roshcha area. Its decoration was not described in the sources found.
Highlights of Savyolovskaya Metro Station
A deep Line 9 station
The Line 9 station lies about 52 meters underground, in the Butyrsky and Maryina Roshcha districts.
It opened on 31 December 1988 as the northern end of the line, and the line was extended north in 1991.
Tip: Allow a few minutes for the escalators when you plan your time.
The Savyolovsky railway terminal
The station is named after the Savyolovsky railway terminal, which gives access to commuter trains to destinations north of Moscow.
The trains are a separate rail service, with their own fares.
Tip: Follow the signs for the railway terminal if you are changing to a commuter train.
A free transfer to the Big Circle
Since 30 December 2018, a free transfer links the Line 9 station with the station of the same name on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line (Line 11).
The Big Circle station is a pylon station between Petrovsky Park and Maryina Roshcha.
Tip: Check the line number and color before you start the transfer, since both stations share a name.
The extension of 1988
The extension of Line 9 in 1988 first turned east to include Tsvetnoy Bulvar, then crossed the Circle Line at Novoslobodskaya and ended at the Savyolovsky terminal.
The section from Chekhovskaya to Savyolovskaya is 4.2 kilometers long.
Tip: Read the dates on the line map to see how the line grew north.
Between Dmitrovskaya and Mendeleyevskaya
On Line 9, the station lies between Dmitrovskaya to the north and Mendeleyevskaya to the south, toward the center.
Mendeleyevskaya offers a link to Novoslobodskaya, with its stained glass.
Tip: Ride to Novoslobodskaya for the stained-glass hall, which has its own article.
The Maryina Roshcha area
The Big Circle station is in the Maryina Roshcha District, near the terminal, and the next station on the circle is Maryina Roshcha, on the other line.
The sights of the area were not verified.
Tip: Check a map for sights nearby, since the walking times were not verified.
Atmosphere
The Line 9 platform is deep and busy, with a steady flow of commuters between the escalators and the trains. The sound is trains, announcements and the hum of the escalators, and the light is even and clean.
Commuters arriving from the north change here for the center, and many pass through to the railway terminal. Visitors are few, since the stations are used mainly as an interchange.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calmer in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Savyolovskaya Metro Station
The Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line was built in stages from the south to the north of Moscow. In 1988 the final extension through the center first turned east to include Tsvetnoy Bulvar, then crossed the Circle Line at Novoslobodskaya, and ended at the Savyolovsky railway terminal.
Savyolovskaya opened on 31 December 1988 as the end of the line, in a section 4.2 kilometers long from Chekhovskaya. The station is about 52 meters deep, in the Butyrsky and Maryina Roshcha districts, and is named after the railway terminal, which gives access to commuter trains to the north of Moscow.
In 1991 the line was extended north to Otradnoye, with new stations beyond Savyolovskaya, and the station was no longer the northern end.
The Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle, was planned as a third circle line outside the existing Circle Line. Its station of the same name, a pylon station in the Maryina Roshcha District, opened on 30 December 2018, when the line was extended from Petrovsky Park. A free transfer links the two stations.
The remaining stations of the Big Circle opened on 1 March 2023.
Today the two stations form a hub next to the railway terminal, in the north of the center.
Tickets and Booking for Savyolovskaya Metro Station
There is no ticket for the stations themselves; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: budget-level (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, slightly higher with a contactless bank card and higher for a 90-minute fare, while some sources still give lower fares. Check the current fare on the official Moscow Metro site, mosmetro.ru.
- Troika card: a reusable card sold at ticket windows and top-up machines in station halls and through the official Metro app; the deposit is reported as a small amount (₽), so check the price.
- Foreign cards: reports conflict on whether foreign Visa or Mastercard cards and phone payments work at the turnstiles, so carry rubles in cash and buy a ticket or card at a ticket window.
- Commuter trains: trains from the Savyolovsky terminal are a separate rail service, and their fares and payment rules were not verified.
- Rush hours: the hub is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ. All fares and payment methods are listed on the official site, mosmetro.ru.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Savyolovskaya Metro Station
Savyolovskaya is in the Butyrsky and Maryina Roshcha districts, in the north of the center of Moscow, beside the Savyolovsky railway terminal.
- Line 9: Savyolovskaya (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), between Dmitrovskaya and Mendeleyevskaya.
- Line 11: Savyolovskaya (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), between Petrovsky Park and Maryina Roshcha, linked by a free transfer.
The railway terminal is next to the stations; the exit details and the walking times were not verified. A taxi can drop you at the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The Line 9 station is about 52 meters deep and is reached by long escalators, and lift availability and step-free access were not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The streets around the railway terminal have cafes, canteens and shops. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfers, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Savyolovskaya Metro Station
Line 9 platform hall
The deep platform hall, subject to the Metro's photography rules.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Big Circle platform
The pylon platform hall of the Line 11 station of the same name.
Best time: Quiet moments in the middle of the day
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs on the platform is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the hub is busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The stations are a working transport hub rather than a family destination. They are deep and busy at rush hours, so keep children close, hold small hands on the escalators and stay away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the line number before you transfer; the two Savyolovskaya stations are on Lines 9 and 11.
- Allow extra time for the long escalators at rush hour.
- Check the railway terminal's own fares and tickets separately before you board a commuter train.
- Do not look for the Big Circle platforms from the Line 9 hall; follow the transfer signs.
- Ride to Novoslobodskaya via Mendeleyevskaya for the stained-glass hall, which has its own article.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look around in peace.
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FAQ: Savyolovskaya Metro Station
When did Savyolovskaya open?
The Line 9 station opened on 31 December 1988, and the Big Circle station on 30 December 2018.
How deep is the Line 9 station?
About 52 meters.
Why is it called Savyolovskaya?
After the Savyolovsky railway terminal, which gives access to commuter trains to the north of Moscow.
Is there a transfer?
Yes, a free transfer links the Line 9 station with the Line 11 station of the same name.
Which line is it on?
Line 9, the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, in gray, and Line 11, the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Is it a tourist station?
No, it is a working hub, and its decoration was not described in the sources found.
How long do I need?
About 5 minutes to see the station, longer for the transfers.
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