Savyolovsky Railway Terminal is one of Moscow’s main stations, on Savyolovsky Station Square in the Maryina Roshcha district, north of the center, and the least known of them, since no long-distance trains leave from here. It was built between 1897 and 1902, named after the station of Savyolovo, now part of the town of Kimry on the Volga, and it was first called the Butyrsky Station.
Today it serves suburban trains to towns such as Dmitrov, Dubna, Lobnya and Taldom, and line MCD-1 of the Moscow Central Diameters, with two Savyolovskaya Metro stations next to it. Timetables and ticket rules change, so check the official sources before you travel.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Савёловский вокзал |
|---|---|
| Type | Railway station |
| Built / opened | 1902 |
| Address | Savyolovsky Station Square, Moscow (Площадь Савёловского Вокзала) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Maryina Roshcha |
| Metro | Savyolovskaya (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line (Line 9, light gray), The station's entrance vestibule is on the square in front of the terminal; exact exits and walking times were not verified, but the walk is short) Savyolovskaya (Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line (Line 11, teal), A station of the same name on the large ring line, beneath the station square; exits and walking times were not verified) |
| Opening hours | Trains run daily, and the ticket offices and services inside have their own hours. Check the timetable for your train (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Admission | Entering the station is free. Tickets are needed for suburban trains. |
| Best time to visit | The terminal is busiest at the morning and evening rush hours and on weekends and holidays. For a calm visit, go mid-morning or early afternoon on a weekday. Crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | 10 to 20 minutes to see the station and the square; longer if you are changing to a train. |
| Website | rzd.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
How to Get to and from Savyolovsky Railway Terminal
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro, Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line (light gray, Line 9) from Savyolovskaya | About 15 to 20 minutes to central stations such as Chekhovskaya; times not verified | Standard Metro fare; see the How to buy a Moscow Metro ticket guide | Best for central Moscow. The entrance is on the station square. Trains run from early morning to after midnight. |
| Metro, Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line (teal, Line 11) from Savyolovskaya | Varies by destination | Standard Metro fare | Best for crossing the north and east of the city without going through the center. |
| MCD line D1 from Savyolovsky | Varies by destination | Standard city fare; see the guide on the MCD | Suburban-style trains that cross the city from Odintsovo to Lobnya, via Belorussky Station. See the How to use the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) guide. |
| Suburban trains toward Dmitrov, Dubna and Taldom | Varies by destination | Check the official fare | Trains leave from the terminal and are best for towns north of Moscow. |
| Taxi | Depends on traffic | Check the app for the fare | Use a taxi app and the official pick-up point rather than offers from touts. See the How to use taxi apps in Moscow guide. |
Why Visit Savyolovsky Railway Terminal?
Savyolovsky is useful for day trips north of Moscow, such as Dmitrov, Dubna or the Volga town of Kimry, and as an interchange between the Metro, the suburban trains and the MCD-1 line. It is far quieter than the big stations on Komsomolskaya Square, with no long-distance crowds.
It is also the station where the old Butyrsky name survives on tickets, a small piece of Moscow railway history. A redevelopment of the square gave the area a modern transport hub, so the connections are easy even if the building itself is modest. Check which of the several nearby stops with similar names you need.
Highlights of Savyolovsky Railway Terminal
The terminal and its old name
The terminal was built between 1897 and 1902 and was first called the Butyrsky Station, after the nearby Butyrskaya Zastava Square, a name that survives on tickets, where the station is still shown as Moscow Butyrskaya. It took the name Savyolovsky from the town of Savyolovo, the northern end of its line. It has no long-distance trains.
Tip: Look for Moscow Butyrskaya on your ticket, since that is how this station is named there.
Savyolovsky Station Square
The terminal faces Savyolovsky Station Square, which was rebuilt as part of a transport hub that brings the Metro, the surface transit and the railway together. The Metro entrance stands on the square itself, and the Third Ring Road runs beneath it. See the Marina Roshcha guide on this site for the area.
Tip: Check the entrance signs, since the Metro and the station have separate doors.
Savyolovskaya on Line 9
The Savyolovskaya station of the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line opened in 1988, about 52 meters underground, and its entrance vestibule is on the main square in front of the terminal. It connects the station with the center along the long gray line. See the How to read Moscow Metro maps and signs guide on this site.
Tip: Check the line color and number before you enter the turnstiles: there are two stations with the same name.
Savyolovskaya on the large ring line
The Savyolovskaya station of the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the large ring line, opened on 30 December 2018, lies beneath the station square and along the Third Ring Road and is linked to the line 9 station. It is the way to cross the north of the city without going through the center.
Tip: Use it if you want to reach stations around the north and east of the city.
Line MCD-1 and the suburban trains
Line D1 of the Moscow Central Diameters, the first line, runs between Odintsovo and Lobnya through Savyolovsky and Belorussky stations, so the terminal is a stop on a cross-city route. Suburban trains also run to Dolgoprudny, Dmitrov, Dubna, Kimry, Taldom and Yakhroma. See the How to use the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) guide on this site.
Tip: Check whether your train is an MCD-1 service or a suburban one, since they use different platforms.
The bus station outside
Buses to towns north of Moscow, including Dmitrov, Dubna, Kalyazin, Kashin, Kimry and Taldom, are reported to leave from the bus station outside the terminal, as an alternative to the trains. The services change, so check them on site. See the How to use buses, trams and trolleybuses in Moscow guide on this site.
Tip: Ask at the bus station or check the timetable board, since the destinations change.
Atmosphere
The station is quieter than the big terminals, a modest hall with ticket machines and a row of platforms where commuters bound for the northern suburbs wait for the next train. Announcements are frequent but the crowds are smaller, and the air smells of coffee and rail dust.
Outside, the redeveloped square is busy with people moving between the Metro entrances, the buses and the trams, and the Third Ring Road runs beneath. The terminal is busiest at the morning and evening rush hours and at weekends. At night the square is lit and quieter.
History of Savyolovsky Railway Terminal
The Moscow to Yaroslavl railway was opened in 1898 and was meant to link Savyolovo, on the Volga, with Moscow via Dmitrov, at that time the only large settlement along the route. The new line reached Savyolovo in 1900, and the station there was equipped as the northern terminus.
Trains first used the Yaroslavsky Station as their Moscow terminus, until the new terminal was completed in 1902. The new station was built between 1897 and 1902 and was first called the Butyrsky Station, after Butyrskaya Zastava Square, which also gave its name to the nearby Butyrka prison, and the station is still called Moscow Butyrskaya on tickets. The line from Savyolovo to Moscow was about 130 kilometers long.
In the Soviet period the long-distance trains that had used the station were moved elsewhere, so that Savyolovsky became the only major Moscow station without long-distance trains. The Savyolovskaya Metro station opened beside the terminal in 1988.
On 10 July 2008 a direct service from Savyolovsky station to a new railway station near Sheremetyevo Terminal 2 was inaugurated. Since 2019 the Aeroexpress trains toward Sheremetyevo have run as part of the Moscow Central Diameters, with the Aeroexpress fare for the airport section, and the station is a stop on line D1.
The Savyolovskaya station of the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line opened on 30 December 2018, beneath Savyolovsky Station Square, as part of a transport hub that includes the Metro, the surface transit, the railway station and the Butyrskaya platform, and the square was rebuilt as part of the project.
Today the terminal serves suburban trains toward Dmitrov, Dubna, Lobnya, Taldom and Yakhroma, and the MCD-1 line. The destinations change with the timetable, so the official schedule of the railway operator should be checked.
Tickets and Payment at Savyolovsky Railway Terminal
Tickets for suburban trains are sold by the railway operator, on its official website and app, at the station ticket offices and at ticket machines. The station is shown as Moscow Butyrskaya on tickets. There are no long-distance trains from this station, so if your date is not yet on sale for a service, the timetable has not been released. Check the official sources for any rules that depend on nationality.
- Metro and MCD: pay the city fare at the turnstiles; see the guides on buying a Metro ticket and on the MCD.
- Aeroexpress: for Sheremetyevo, check the official Aeroexpress site for fares and the stop at this station.
- Payment: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so check the payment options on the official sites, and the sanctions rules of your own country may restrict some Russian payment services, so check this yourself.
- Taxis: avoid unofficial drivers who approach you and use a taxi app.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ, so check the official site, rzd.ru, for all ticket categories.
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How to Get to Savyolovsky Railway Terminal
The terminal is on Savyolovsky Station Square, beside two Savyolovskaya Metro stations: the light-gray Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line (Line 9) and the teal Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line (Line 11). The Line 9 entrance vestibule is on the square in front of the terminal. Exits and walking times were not verified.
- Tram and bus: several tram and bus lines stop on the square, and a bus station is outside the terminal.
- Taxi: use a taxi app and the official pick-up point.
Accessibility
No official accessibility details were found. The terminal is linked to the Metro by the station square and was part of a transport hub redevelopment, but step-free routes and lifts were not verified, so contact the railway operator for assistance before you travel.
Food Nearby
The station has kiosks inside, and the station square and the streets around it have cafes and shops. No individual venue was verified for this guide, so check opening hours on site.
What to Bring
Your ticket on your phone or a printout, a charged phone, and cash in rubles for small purchases, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
Photography is generally allowed in the public halls and on the square, but security staff may ask you not to photograph checkpoints, officials or equipment. Follow the signs, and avoid drones near railway property.
Family Suitability
The terminal is workable for families and calmer than the large stations, but it is crowded at rush hours, and strollers and luggage need to be planned for on the platforms and in the Metro. Allow extra time to find the right platform.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look for Moscow Butyrskaya on your ticket, the station's name there.
- Do not expect long-distance departures here: the station has only suburban trains.
- Check the line color of the Savyolovskaya Metro station before you enter the turnstiles: there are two.
- For Dmitrov or Dubna, check the suburban timetable first, since express trains skip some stops.
- The MCD-1 line passes through here and Belorussky Station, so you can cross the city without the Metro.
- See the How to buy train tickets at Moscow railway stations guide on this site for the ticket offices and machines.
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FAQ: Savyolovsky Railway Terminal
Are there long-distance trains from Savyolovsky?
No, only suburban trains and MCD-1.
Which Metro stations are there?
Savyolovskaya on the gray Line 9 and the teal Line 11.
When did it open?
In 1902, as the Butyrsky Station.
Why is it called Savyolovsky?
After the town of Savyolovo, now part of Kimry.
Which towns can I reach?
Dmitrov, Dubna, Lobnya, Taldom and others to the north.
Is it on the MCD?
Yes, line MCD-1 (D1) stops here.
Is there left luggage?
Check the station services; see the How to store luggage in Moscow guide.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and your country's sanctions rules may restrict some services, so check this yourself.
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