Solntsevo Metro Station opened in 2018 on the western Solntsevsky radius of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, in the Solntsevo District in the west of Moscow. Solntsevo Metro Station is a three-span shallow column station with an island platform, and it lies between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo.
The district was absorbed by Moscow in 1984. The sources found give few details about the station’s depth and decoration, so this guide sticks to what is verified: its history, its place on the line and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Солнцево |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2018 |
| Address | Solntsevo District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Solntsevo |
| Interchanges | Solntsevo (Line 8 (Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), the station itself, between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the station is 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 platform is crowded with commuters heading for the center.
The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Solntsevo Metro Station?
Solntsevo is a practical stop in the west of Moscow, in a district that was a separate town until the city absorbed it in 1984. The station opened on 30 August 2018, in the extension of Line 8 from Ramenki toward Rasskazovka.
It is a three-span shallow column station, a little wider than the two-span stations of the same extension, with one island platform. It lies between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo, on the Solntsevsky radius, which links the district with the center.
The area is residential and away from the usual tourist routes. The decoration of the station was not described in the sources found.
Highlights of Solntsevo Metro Station
A three-span shallow station
Solntsevo is a three-span shallow column station with an island platform, built close to the surface.
Most of the other stations of the 2018 extension, such as Govorovo, Ozyornaya and Rasskazovka, have a two-span design.
Tip: Compare the width of the hall with Govorovo, the next station, which has two spans.
Part of the 2018 extension
The station opened on 30 August 2018, as part of the extension of Line 8 from Ramenki to Rasskazovka, which added a series of new stations in the south-west.
The extension had been planned to open in 2017.
Tip: Check the line map to see how the Solntsevsky radius runs from the center to the south-west.
Between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo
On Line 8, the station lies between Borovskoye Shosse toward the airport and Govorovo toward the center.
Govorovo was first planned under the name Teryoshkovo.
Tip: Check the direction of your train from the platform signs.
A district that joined Moscow in 1984
Solntsevo was absorbed by the city of Moscow in 1984, and the station is in the Solntsevo District.
The western branch of Line 8 takes the name Solntsevskaya from the district.
Tip: Look for both names on the Metro map, since the radius and the station share the name.
The Solntsevsky radius
The western branch of Line 8 is called the Solntsevskaya Line, or Line 8A, to tell it from the eastern Kalininsky radius.
It runs through Park Pobedy, which has its own article.
Tip: Plan a ride through Park Pobedy, the deepest station of the Metro, which has its own article.
Open until about 1:00
The Metro normally runs until about 1:00 at night, and the station is open to passengers during those hours.
The exact first and last train times were not confirmed.
Tip: Check mosmetro.ru for the last train before a late evening trip.
Atmosphere
The platform is modern and bright, with a steady flow of commuters between the trains and the exits. The sound is trains and announcements, and the light is even and clean.
Residents of the south-west of the city use the station every day, and visitors are few. It feels like a working neighborhood station rather than a destination.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the day on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Solntsevo Metro Station
The town of Solntsevo was absorbed by the city of Moscow in 1984, and it became one of the districts of the south-west of the city. The Metro reached it only in the 2010s, with the Solntsevsky radius of the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line.
The first section of the radius, from Park Pobedy to Ramenki, opened in 2017. A longer extension from Ramenki to Rasskazovka followed, and it opened on 30 August 2018, with several new stations, among them Solntsevo.
Solntsevo is a three-span shallow column station with an island platform, in the Solntsevo District, between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo. The neighboring stations of the extension are mostly two-span shallow column stations.
The western branch of the line is known as the Solntsevskaya Line, or Line 8A, to distinguish it from the older Kalininsky radius in the east.
Today the station is a working stop on Line 8, in the south-west of the city. Details of its depth, architects and decoration should be checked.
Tickets and Booking for Solntsevo Metro Station
There is no ticket for the station itself; 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.
- Rush hours: the station 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 Solntsevo Metro Station
Solntsevo is in the Solntsevo District, in the south-west of Moscow.
- Metro: Solntsevo (Line 8, Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya, yellow), between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo.
The exit details and the walking times to any sights were not verified. A taxi can drop you at the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, 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 of the Solntsevo District around the station have shops, cafes and fast food outlets typical of a residential area. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Solntsevo Metro Station
Platform hall
The modern three-span platform hall with its columns, subject to the Metro's photography rules.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs on the platform is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the platform is busy at rush hours, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The station is a plain modern stop rather than a family destination. It is busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need the escalator or a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the direction of your train from the platform signs, since Line 8 runs toward the airport and toward the center.
- Plan a ride through Park Pobedy, the deepest station of the Metro, which has its own article.
- Do not expect a decorated showpiece; the station's interest is its place on the Solntsevsky radius.
- Look at the width of the hall, which has three spans, and compare it with the next station, Govorovo.
- Leave extra time for the long ride to the center, which takes the whole length of the radius.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look around in peace.
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FAQ: Solntsevo Metro Station
When did Solntsevo open?
On 30 August 2018, as part of the extension of Line 8 from Ramenki to Rasskazovka.
Which line is it on?
Line 8, the Kalininsko-Solntsevskaya Line, in yellow, on its western Solntsevsky radius, between Borovskoye Shosse and Govorovo.
What type of station is it?
A three-span shallow column station with an island platform.
When did Solntsevo join Moscow?
The district was absorbed by the city in 1984.
How deep is it?
The depth was not confirmed in the sources found, but it is a shallow station.
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 suburban station, and its decoration was not described in the sources found.
How long do I need?
About 5 minutes to see the station.
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