Moscow Metro
In Moscow, the Metro is often the fastest way to get around the city compared to other means of public transportation, taxis or driving. During rush hours, metro trains run almost every two minutes.
Smoking is not allowed in Moscow Metro. It is also forbidden to consume alcohol. Bicycles are not allowed in the Metro, except for folding bicycles and kids’ bikes.
Taking photos
Taking photos or filming in the Moscow Metro is allowed but you can't use special equipment such as tripods, lights, etc.
Working hours
Most stations of the Moscow Metro operate from 5:30 am to 1:00 am.
Tickets & Prices (as of January 2019)
The metro has no special zones - all the metro is one zone, and there's no time limit for using your ticket. Once you enter the metro, no matter how long you ride or how many transfers you make, you pay no extra fee. You can buy a ticket for 55 RUB (less than $1) for one trip (entrance inside the metro) and spend as much time inside as you like. You can also buy a ticket for 2 trips (you can enter the metro twice) for 110 RUB.
Unlimited Rides
As of January 2019, you can buy a ticket with unlimited number of rides (or entrances inside metro) for 1 day for 230 RUB (~ $3,5). A ticket with unlimited number of rides (or entrances inside metro) for 3 days costs 438 RUB (~ $6,7.)
Troika card
It’s by far the most convenient option for using public transport in the Russian capital. You can ride with a Troika on the Moscow metro, as well as Moscow’s Central Ring, buses, trams, and trolley buses. One ride (entrance inside the metro) costs only 38 rubles ($0.6). You can buy your Troika Card at the subway attendants (they sit behind the glass panels) and you can top up your card with the subway attendants or with automated terminals. Your Troika’s balance can be checked on small yellow terminals inside the metro stations.
Metro superstitions
Some stations in Moscow metro have interesting traditions. For example, when you go to Ploschad Revolutsii (dark blue line 3, center), you will see lots of bronze statues of partisans. Many people have this weird superstition to touch the nose of a dog or the shoe of a worker as it’s believed to bring good luck.
- Moscow Metro
