The Serpukhovskaya Metro Station is on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, Line 9, in the Zamoskvorechye district, and it opened on 8 November 1983 at a depth of about 43 meters. It was designed by Nina Aleshina with Leonid N. Pavlov and Lydia Y. Gonchar, and is named after Serpukhovskaya Street, which in turn is named after the historic town of Serpukhov.
The station is a hub on the southern side of the center: a passage links it to Dobryninskaya on the brown Koltsevaya Line, which was itself called Serpukhovskaya until the early 1960s. This guide explains what the hall looks like, how the transfer works, how fares and payment work for tourists, when the hub is busy, and what lies nearby in the Zamoskvorechye district.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Серпуховская |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1983 |
| Architect(s) | Nina Aleshina with Leonid N. Pavlov and Lydia Y. Gonchar |
| Address | Serpukhovskaya Square, Zamoskvorechye district, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Zamoskvorechye |
| Interchanges | Serpukhovskaya (Line 9, light gray, the station itself, between Polyanka and Tulskaya) Dobryninskaya (Line 5, brown (Koltsevaya), a transfer passage from the middle of one station to the middle of the other) Tulskaya (Line 9, light gray, the next station toward Bulvar Dmitriya Donskogo) |
| Opening hours | The Metro runs daily from early morning until about 01:00, with exact first and last train times differing by station and line, so check the operator's site for this station (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning, early afternoon and the evening after the rush are the calmest, while weekday rush hours are busy. The station is underground and can be used in any season. |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Serpukhovskaya Metro Station?
The hall is a three-vault station with grey and white vaults, white marble lines in the main hall and column bases clad in marble carved to resemble brick and stone, which gives the stone a textured look under bright, reflective lighting. It was built in 1983 as part of the first stage of the southern radius.
It is also a practical transfer point: a passage connects the middle of Serpukhovskaya with the middle of Dobryninskaya on the Ring Line, making the station a useful link between the south and the center. It is a short ride from Paveletskaya and the Zamoskvorechye walks, and free to see with a fare.
How Serpukhovskaya Metro Station Is Laid Out
The station is a deep three-vault hall at about 43 meters on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, between Polyanka toward Altufyevo and Tulskaya toward Bulvar Dmitriya Donskogo.
A transfer passage joins the middle of the hall to the middle of Dobryninskaya on the Koltsevaya Line, which lies at about 35.5 meters. Dobryninskaya has a large vestibule at the corner of Lyusinovskaya Street and Serpukhovskaya Square. Follow the signs for the line you need, and check the operator’s map for the exits to the surface.
Highlights of Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
The grey and white vaults
The three-vault hall has grey and white vaults and white marble lines in the main hall. Look up along the vaults from the center of the platform. Check the lighting, which makes the surfaces shine.
Tip: Stand in the middle of the hall to see the symmetry of the vaults.
The brick-like marble column bases
The bottoms of the columns that carry the ceiling are clad in marble carved to look like brick and stone, a textured detail among the smooth surfaces. Look at the column bases from the platform. Check the light reflection on the stone.
Tip: Look closely at the base of the columns.
The passage to Dobryninskaya
A transfer passage was created in 1983 from the middle of Dobryninskaya to the middle of Serpukhovskaya, linking the light gray line with the brown Ring Line. Check the signs for the passage and allow a few minutes.
Tip: Enter the passage from the middle of the platform.
An old name on a new line
Dobryninskaya was originally named Serpukhovskaya after Serpukhovskaya Square, and the name passed to the new station on the gray line in 1983. Check the history of the square on a map.
Tip: Note both names on older maps.
The southern radius
The station was part of the first stage of the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, which opened in 1983 and brought the Metro to the southern districts. Check the Metro operator's pages for the line's history.
Tip: Read about the line's first stage before you ride.
The Zamoskvorechye district
The station lies in Zamoskvorechye, the district south of the Moskva River, with old merchant streets and churches, near Paveletskaya. See the Zamoskvorechye and Tretyakov Gallery Walking Itinerary. Check the walking route on a map.
Tip: Combine the station with a walk through Zamoskvorechye.
Atmosphere
The deep hall is bright and reflective, with pale vaults, polished marble and a steady flow of passengers moving through the middle passage to the Ring Line. The sounds are trains, announcements and the hum of escalators.
Residents of the southern districts, office workers and visitors to Zamoskvorechye use the station, and it is busiest at the weekday rush hours, calmer mid-morning and in the evening.
History of Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
The Serpukhovskaya station opened on 8 November 1983 as part of the first stage of the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, which brought the Metro to the southern districts. It was designed by Nina Aleshina with Leonid N. Pavlov and Lydia Y. Gonchar, and lies at a depth of about 43 meters.
Its name comes from Serpukhovskaya Street, which in turn comes from the town of Serpukhov. The station on the Koltsevaya Line nearby had originally been named Serpukhovskaya and was later renamed Dobryninskaya, and in 1983 a transfer passage was created from the middle of Dobryninskaya to the middle of the new station.
Dates and details should be checked against the Metro operator’s official sources, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified; sources credit the station’s architects in different ways.
Tickets and Booking for Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Fares. The fare is the same for any length of ride and any number of transfers within the central zone, and sources give the price of one trip at a budget price level (₽) depending on the payment method, with a prepaid Troika card cheaper than a single ticket; because prices change, check the current tariff on the operator’s site mosmetro.ru. Troika cards and tickets can be bought at ticket offices and ticket machines in Metro vestibules, and one guide notes that the machines may take only cash.
Payment. Contactless bank cards and smartphone payment are accepted at turnstiles, but some foreign cards may not work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself; a Troika card topped up with rubles is the most reliable option. Rush hours are the weekday mornings and evenings, when the transfer passage is busy.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Take the light gray Line 9 to Serpukhovskaya, between Polyanka and Tulskaya, or the brown Ring Line (Line 5) to Dobryninskaya and use the transfer passage. The Dobryninskaya vestibule is at the corner of Lyusinovskaya Street and Serpukhovskaya Square.
- By taxi: ask for Serpukhovskaya Square.
- On foot: Zamoskvorechye streets and Paveletskaya lie to the north-east and the Moskva River to the north.
- Orientation: follow the line colors in the passage.
Accessibility
The deep station has escalators and a transfer passage; lifts and step-free routes were not verified, so check mosmetro.ru or ask staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
The streets around Serpukhovskaya Square and Zamoskvorechye have cafes and restaurants; the exact venues were not verified. See the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.
What to Bring
Bring a charged phone with a map and cash in rubles for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
The hall along the vaults
The grey and white vaults with the marble lines overhead.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hour.
The column bases
The marble carved to look like brick and stone.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
The transfer passage
The passage from the middle of the hall toward the Ring Line.
Best time: Off-peak hours.
Serpukhovskaya Square above
The square and the Dobryninskaya vestibule.
Best time: Late afternoon.
Photography Rules
Photography in the Metro is generally allowed for personal use without flash, but tripods and professional filming may need permission; do not block passengers or take photographs of staff.
Family Suitability
Suitable for families as a transit hub, but the escalators are long and the transfer is busy at rush hour; hold children's hands and keep strollers away from the platform edge. Lifts were not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Enter the transfer passage from the middle of the platform to reach the Ring Line.
- Note that Dobryninskaya was once named Serpukhovskaya, to avoid confusion on old maps.
- Travel between the rush hours for a calm hall.
- Look at the base of the columns for the marble carved like brick.
- The station name comes from the town of Serpukhov, which has its own day trip guide.
- Combine the station with the Zamoskvorechye walking route.
Explore Nearby Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Sights near Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Sergey Yesenin Museum Moscowabout 400 m away (~7 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Marfo-Mariinsky Convent Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 1.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
New Tretyakov Gallery Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~20 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Muzeon Art Park Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Garage Museum of Contemporary Art Moscowabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Dobryninskaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Oktyabrskaya Metro Stationabout 850 m away (~14 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Paveletskaya Metro Stationabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Paveletsky Railway Terminalabout 950 m away (~16 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Novospassky River Pierabout 1.8 km away (~30 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Oblomovabout 550 m away (~9 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Ibis Moscow Centre Bakhrushinaabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Swissotel Krasnye Holmy Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~22 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
Moscow Summer Fairabout 1.9 km away (~30 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.
Zamoskvorechye and Tretyakov Gallery Walking Itinerary: Route and TipsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Paveletskaya: Paveletsky Station, Aeroexpress and Metro Hub GuideMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Metro Tour: Most Beautiful Stations Itinerary: 5 StationsMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Serpukhovskaya Metro Station
When did the station open?
On 8 November 1983.
Which line is it on?
The light gray Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, Line 9.
How deep is it?
About 43 meters.
Can I transfer to the Ring Line?
Yes, to Dobryninskaya by a passage from the middle of the platform.
Who designed it?
Nina Aleshina with Leonid N. Pavlov and Lydia Y. Gonchar.
What is it named after?
Serpukhovskaya Street, which is named after the town of Serpukhov.
Is it busy?
At weekday rush hours; calmer at other times.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Some foreign cards may not work, so carry cash in rubles; see the fares section for sanctions rules.
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