The Vladykino Metro Station is on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, Line 9, between Otradnoye and Petrovsko-Razumovskaya, and it opened in early March 1991 as part of the northern extension from Savyolovskaya to Otradnoye. It offers a transfer to the Vladykino station on the Moscow Central Circle.
Near the station are the central entrance to the Moscow Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences and the Voskhod Hotel. This guide explains what is known about the station, how the transfer works, why this is the better stop for the botanical garden than the Metro station called Botanichesky Sad, how fares and payment work for tourists, and when the station is busy.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Владыкино |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 1991 |
| Address | Near the Moscow Botanical Garden entrance and the Voskhod Hotel, Otradnoye district, Moscow OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Otradnoye |
| Interchanges | Vladykino (Line 9, light gray, the station itself, between Otradnoye and Petrovsko-Razumovskaya) Vladykino (Line 14, Moscow Central Circle, a transfer to the circle station of the same name) Petrovsko-Razumovskaya (Line 9, light gray, the next station toward Bulvar Dmitriya Donskogo, with a transfer to the lime line) |
| 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. For the botanical garden, spring, summer and early autumn are the best seasons. |
| Last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Why Visit Vladykino Metro Station?
The station is the practical stop for the Moscow Botanical Garden, also known as the Main Botanical Garden, whose central entrance is near the station. The orange-line Metro station named Botanichesky Sad is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the garden, according to one source, so this station is the better choice.
It is also a connection point between the gray line and the Moscow Central Circle, and it lies at a shallow depth of about 10.5 meters, according to a database listing. The station is mainly a transit stop, and a visit takes only a few minutes beyond the ride. See the Main Botanical Garden Moscow guide for what to see in the garden.
How Vladykino Metro Station Is Laid Out
The station lies on the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line between Otradnoye toward Altufyevo and Petrovsko-Razumovskaya toward Bulvar Dmitriya Donskogo, and it is linked to the Vladykino station of the Moscow Central Circle.
The central entrance of the Moscow Botanical Garden and the Voskhod Hotel are near the station, according to a station description. Because details of the hall, the vestibules and the walking route to the garden were not verified, follow the signs on arrival and check the operator’s map for the exit toward the garden.
Highlights of Vladykino Metro Station
The stop for the Botanical Garden
The central entrance of the Moscow Botanical Garden of the Academy of Sciences is near the station, which makes it the practical stop for the garden. See the Main Botanical Garden Moscow guide. Check the walking route and the garden's hours before you go.
Tip: Choose this station rather than the Metro station named Botanichesky Sad.
The Moscow Central Circle transfer
A transfer links the station with the Vladykino station on the Moscow Central Circle, which lies between Okruzhnaya and Botanichesky Sad. Check the signs and the operator's map for the route and any time limit on the free transfer.
Tip: Allow a few minutes for the transfer on foot.
A station of the 1991 extension
The station opened in early March 1991 as part of the section from Savyolovskaya to Otradnoye, after which the Metro had 148 stations. Sources differ on the exact date by a few days. Check the Metro operator's pages for the line's history.
Tip: Read about the line's northern extension before you ride.
The gray line
The Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, Line 9, runs from the northern districts through the center to the south and is among the longest lines of the Metro. Check the operator's map for the line's route.
Tip: Use the line for north-south trips.
The Voskhod Hotel
The Voskhod Hotel stands near the station, close to the botanical garden entrance, according to a station description. Check the hotel's current status before relying on it for accommodation.
Tip: Use the hotel as a landmark when finding the exit.
The neighboring stations
Petrovsko-Razumovskaya, the next station toward the center, is a deep interchange with the lime line, and Otradnoye lies on the other side. See the Petrovsko-Razumovskaya Metro Station guide. Check the ride time before you plan.
Tip: Ride one stop to Petrovsko-Razumovskaya for the lime line.
Atmosphere
The hall is a practical working stop, with a steady flow of commuters between the platform, the vestibules and the circle station, and the sounds are trains, announcements and footsteps. Passengers carrying garden maps or picnic bags mix with residents of the north.
The station is busiest at the weekday rush hours, calmer mid-morning and in the evening, and on weekends in warm weather visitors to the botanical garden arrive in the morning.
History of Vladykino Metro Station
The Vladykino station opened in early March 1991 as part of the northern extension of the Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line from Savyolovskaya to Otradnoye, after which the Metro had 148 stations. Sources give the date as 1 March, 6 March or 7 March, and a Pravda note of 9 March said the section opened on a Wednesday.
The station lies between Otradnoye and Petrovsko-Razumovskaya at a depth of about 10.5 meters, according to a database listing, and it offers a transfer to the Vladykino station of the Moscow Central Circle, which opened on 10 September 2016.
Near the station are the central entrance of the Moscow Botanical Garden and the Voskhod Hotel. 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; the station’s architect and decoration were not verified.
Tickets and Booking for Vladykino 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. Free transfers between the circle and the Metro have a time limit on the first rail journey, according to one source, so check the current rule. Troika cards and tickets can be bought at ticket offices and ticket machines, 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 station is busy.
Plan and Book
How to Get to Vladykino Metro Station
Take the gray Line 9 to Vladykino, between Otradnoye and Petrovsko-Razumovskaya, or transfer from the Moscow Central Circle (Line 14) at the Vladykino station.
- To the garden: the central entrance of the Moscow Botanical Garden is near the station; see the Main Botanical Garden Moscow guide.
- By taxi: ask for Vladykino Metro.
- Orientation: follow the exit signs toward the garden and the Voskhod Hotel.
Accessibility
The station has escalators and a transfer to the circle; lifts and step-free routes were not verified, so check mosmetro.ru or ask staff before you travel.
Food Nearby
The streets around the station and the Voskhod Hotel have cafes and shops; 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, comfortable shoes for the garden walk and cash in rubles for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of Vladykino Metro Station
The platform hall
A gray-line train arriving at the platform.
Best time: Mid-morning, outside rush hour.
The Moscow Botanical Garden entrance
The central gate and the first alleys of the garden.
Best time: Spring and autumn mornings.
The circle platform
A circle train at the nearby station.
Best time: Daytime.
The streets around the Voskhod Hotel
The avenue and the hotel building.
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 stop and a start for a walk in the botanical garden, though the station is busy at rush hour and lifts were not verified; keep strollers away from the platform edge.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Use this station, not the orange-line Botanichesky Sad Metro station, for the botanical garden.
- Check the garden's opening hours before you ride, since they vary by season.
- Allow extra time for the transfer to the Moscow Central Circle.
- Ride one stop to Petrovsko-Razumovskaya to see a deep interchange.
- Travel between the rush hours for a calmer platform.
- Use the Voskhod Hotel as a landmark for the exit.
Explore Nearby Vladykino Metro Station
Sights near Vladykino Metro Station
Main Botanical Garden Moscowabout 350 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Metro stations near Vladykino Metro Station
Botanichesky Sad MCC Stationabout 3.2 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Botanichesky Sad Metro Stationabout 3.1 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Petrovsko-Razumovskaya Metro Stationabout 1.6 km away (~27 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Vladykino Metro Station
When did the station open?
In early March 1991; sources differ by a few days.
Which line is it on?
The gray Serpukhovsko-Timiryazevskaya Line, Line 9.
Is it near the botanical garden?
Yes, the central entrance of the garden is near the station.
Can I transfer to the Moscow Central Circle?
Yes, to the Vladykino station of the circle.
Which stations are next to it?
Otradnoye and Petrovsko-Razumovskaya.
Is Botanichesky Sad the better stop for the garden?
No; that Metro station is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the garden.
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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