Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station opened on 31 December 1988 on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, about 50 meters under Tsvetnoy Boulevard in the center of Moscow. Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station has an entrance close to the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, and the green stained glass in its entrance hall has a circus theme.
Since 2007 a transfer has linked it with Trubnaya on Line 10. This guide explains what to look for, how the transfer works and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Цветной бульвар |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1988 |
| Address | Tsvetnoy Boulevard, Tverskoy District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Interchanges | Tsvetnoy Bulvar (Line 9 (Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), the station itself, between Mendeleyevskaya and Chekhovskaya, with an entrance on Tsvetnoy Boulevard) Trubnaya (Line 10 (Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya), a transfer through an interim hall) |
| 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 platform and the transfer are crowded.
The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day, though the boulevard is at its best in the warm months. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station?
Tsvetnoy Bulvar is a deep, pillar-type station with three vaults, about 50 meters underground, opened on the last day of 1988 as part of the final extension of the line through the center.
Its entrance is on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, close to the Moscow Circus, and the green stained glass above the stairs in the entrance hall has a circus theme, which is the detail to look for.
The station is also a link to Line 10: a transfer, made in two parts, leads to Trubnaya through an interim hall. It is the practical stop for the boulevard, the circus and the streets of the northern center. The architects and the decoration of the hall were not found in the sources.
Highlights of Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Circus-themed stained glass
The entrance hall has green stained glass above the stairs, with a circus theme.
It echoes the nearby Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
Tip: Look up above the stairs in the entrance hall.
A deep three-vault station
Tsvetnoy Bulvar is a pillar-type deep-level station with three vaults, about 50 meters underground.
It opened on 31 December 1988.
Tip: Allow time for the long escalator ride between the street and the platform.
Next to the Moscow Circus
The entrance is on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, close to the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard.
The circus is a separate institution with its own tickets.
Tip: Check the circus's own program and hours before you plan a visit.
The transfer to Trubnaya
Since 2007 a transfer has linked the station with Trubnaya on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line.
It is made in two parts: an ascent into an interim hall, then a walk to the older station.
Tip: Leave extra time for the transfer, since it is longer than a cross-platform change.
The line's final extension
In 1988 the final extension of the line through the center first turned east to include Tsvetnoy Bulvar.
It then crossed the Koltsevaya Line at Novoslobodskaya and ended at Savyolovskaya.
Tip: Ride one stop to Chekhovskaya, the next station toward the south, to compare the two deep halls.
A boulevard station
The station is named after Tsvetnoy Boulevard, part of the Boulevard Ring.
The boulevard is a green strip of walking paths in the center.
Tip: Walk along the boulevard from the entrance for a short stroll.
Atmosphere
The hall is deep and calm, with a row of pillars, even light and the long hum of the escalators. The sound is trains, announcements and the footsteps of commuters.
Office workers, families heading for the circus and visitors to the boulevard use the station, and it is quieter than the large junctions nearby.
It is busiest at rush hours, and calm in the middle of the morning on weekdays and late in the evening.
History of Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
In the 1980s the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line was extended north through the center of Moscow. Chekhovskaya opened on 31 December 1987, and a year later, on 31 December 1988, the final extension opened.
The extension first turned east to include Tsvetnoy Bulvar, then crossed the Koltsevaya Line at Novoslobodskaya, and ended at Savyolovskaya. Tsvetnoy Bulvar is a pillar-type deep-level station with three vaults, about 50 meters underground, in the Tverskoy District.
The station is named after Tsvetnoy Boulevard, and its entrance is close to the Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard. The green stained glass in the entrance hall, above the stairs, has a circus theme, in a nod to the circus nearby.
On 30 August 2007 Trubnaya opened on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya Line, about 60 meters underground, and a transfer between the two stations opened in 2007. It is made in two parts, with an ascent into an interim hall and then a walk to the older station.
Today Tsvetnoy Bulvar is a working stop on Line 9, with a transfer to Line 10.
Tickets and Booking for Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
There is no ticket for the stations themselves; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: a budget-level fare (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, a slightly higher budget-level fare (₽) by contactless bank card and a higher budget-level fare (₽) 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 stations are 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 Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Tsvetnoy Bulvar is in the Tverskoy District, in the center of Moscow, on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, close to the Moscow Circus.
- Metro: Tsvetnoy Bulvar (Line 9, Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya, gray), between Mendeleyevskaya and Chekhovskaya.
- Transfer: Trubnaya (Line 10, Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya), by a transfer through an interim hall.
The exit details and the walking times to the circus and Trubnaya Square were not verified. Taxis can drop you on the boulevard ring.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is deep, about 50 meters down, and reached by long escalators, and the availability of lifts and step-free access, at the station and on the transfer, was not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
Tsvetnoy Boulevard, Trubnaya Square and the streets around the Central Market have many cafes and restaurants. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app for the transfer, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
The circus stained glass
The green stained glass with a circus theme above the stairs in the entrance hall.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hours
Tsvetnoy Boulevard
The green boulevard outside the entrance, with the circus building nearby.
Best time: Spring to autumn, in daylight
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the stations were not confirmed. Taking photographs of the halls 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, especially in the center, and change.
Family Suitability
The station suits families visiting the circus nearby, and children enjoy the circus stained glass in the entrance hall. It is deep, with long escalators, and busy at rush hours, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Look up above the stairs in the entrance hall for the circus stained glass.
- Leave extra time for the transfer to Trubnaya; it is made in two parts through an interim hall.
- Check the circus's own program and hours before a visit; it is a separate institution.
- Walk along Tsvetnoy Boulevard in the warm months for a short stroll from the entrance.
- Ride one stop to Chekhovskaya to compare two deep stations that opened a year apart.
- Come in mid-morning on a weekday for the quietest platform.
Explore Nearby Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Sights near Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Nikulin Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevardabout 100 m away (~2 min walk) · typical visit: About 2.5 to 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Gulag History Museum Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vysokopetrovsky Monastery Moscow – about 450 m away (~7 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hours (if doing the overview tour and/or the belltower mini-tour)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Museum of Modern Artabout 450 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hours per venueMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hermitage Garden Moscowabout 500 m away (~8 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Trubnaya Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~4 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chekhovskaya Metro Stationabout 900 m away (~14 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Pushkinskaya Metro Stationabout 900 m away (~15 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Sakhliabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Butcher Steak Houseabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
La Maréeabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Gorynychabout 600 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Okno Aparthotelabout 600 m away (~9 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Petrovka Loft Mini Hotelabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Golden Apple Boutique Hotelabout 800 m away (~13 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
Pushkin Day and Russian Language Day in Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~17 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Circle of Light Festival in Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Tsvetnoy Bulvar Metro Station
When did Tsvetnoy Bulvar open?
On 31 December 1988, with the final extension of the line through the center.
How deep is it?
About 50 meters, in a pillar-type station with three vaults.
Which line is it on?
Line 9, the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, in gray, between Mendeleyevskaya and Chekhovskaya.
Is it near the circus?
Yes, the entrance is on Tsvetnoy Boulevard, close to the Moscow Circus, which is a separate institution.
Can I change to Line 10?
Yes, to Trubnaya, by a transfer through an interim hall that opened in 2007.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
What is special about the entrance hall?
Green stained glass with a circus theme above the stairs.
How long do I need?
About 10 minutes to see the hall and the stained glass.
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