What is the best way to travel from St. Petersburg to Moscow?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses and Carpool for the journey to Moscow from St. Petersburg. 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 Moscow from St. Petersburg?
You can get to Moscow 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 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from St. Petersburg to Moscow?
You can get to Moscow from St. Petersburg in just 9h 30m 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 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/5/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Friday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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ECOLINES9h 30m09:00 PMSt. PetersburgObvodnoj kanal Bus Station6:30 AMMoscowSevernye Vorota Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from ECOLINES goes from Obvodnoj kanal Bus Station, St. Petersburg (Russia) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Moscow (Russia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Bus from St. Petersburg to Moscow
What are the most popular stations in St. Petersburg and Moscow?
In St. Petersburg, you will usually depart from Metro Victory Park, Hotel or Kirovskiy zavod Bus Station, while in Moscow you will be arriving at Severnye Vorota Bus Station, Vodny Stadion or Setun', 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 Moscow from St. Petersburg? 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 St. Petersburg and Moscow, 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 Moscow in just 9h 30m.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 St. Petersburg and Moscow 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 St. Petersburg and Moscow 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 Saint Petersburg or to Cherëmushki, and look at flights from Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport, and landing at Moscow Sheremetyevo 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 St. Petersburg to Moscow?
The most popular companies between St. Petersburg and Moscow, 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 St. Petersburg to Moscow
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from St. Petersburg to Moscow. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from St. Petersburg to Moscow
How can I reach Moscow from St. Petersburg?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Moscow from St. Petersburg.
How far is Moscow from St. Petersburg?
The distance between St. Petersburg and Moscow is 393.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between St. Petersburg and Moscow?
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 St. Petersburg to Moscow?
You can get to Moscow with just $24 by taking a Bus from ECOLINES.
What is the fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Moscow?
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 Moscow in just 9h 30m with a Bus from ECOLINES.
More routes to St. Petersburg and to Moscow
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to St. Petersburg and to Moscow. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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