What is the best way to travel from Moscow to St. Petersburg?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Carpool for the journey to St. Petersburg from Moscow. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach St. Petersburg from Moscow?
You can get to St. Petersburg with just $24 by taking a Bus from ECOLINES, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Moscow to St. Petersburg?
You can get to St. Petersburg from Moscow in just 9h 35m with a Bus from ECOLINES. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Friday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Monday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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ECOLINES9h 35m09:00 PMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station6:35 AMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Bus from Moscow to St. Petersburg
What are the most popular stations in Moscow and St. Petersburg?
In Moscow, you will usually depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Vodny Stadion or Setun', while in St. Petersburg you will be arriving at Metro Victory Park, Kirovskiy zavod Bus Station or Hotel, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to St. Petersburg from Moscow? With 1 connections between 1 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Moscow and St. Petersburg, you can pay as low as $24 with a Bus from ECOLINES.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from ECOLINES: you will get to St. Petersburg in just 9h 35m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Moscow and St. Petersburg are ECOLINES, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Moscow and St. Petersburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cherëmushki or to Saint Petersburg, and look at flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, and landing at Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg?
The most popular companies between Moscow and St. Petersburg, are ECOLINES. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: ECOLINES
All you need to know when you travel from Moscow to St. Petersburg
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Moscow to St. Petersburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg
How can I reach St. Petersburg from Moscow?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to St. Petersburg from Moscow.
How far is St. Petersburg from Moscow?
The distance between Moscow and St. Petersburg is 393.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Moscow and St. Petersburg?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 17 kgs of CO2, a train 22 kgs, a car 108 kgs, and a flight 156 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Moscow to St. Petersburg?
You can get to St. Petersburg with just $24 by taking a Bus from ECOLINES.
What is the fastest way to get from Moscow to St. Petersburg?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to St. Petersburg in just 9h 35m with a Bus from ECOLINES.
More routes to Moscow and to St. Petersburg
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Moscow and to St. Petersburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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