Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Trains

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Distance
442 km

Up to 12 trains
per day

2-8 stops
on the way

Fastest train
3h 45m

Slowest train
9h 18m

Price from
21 USD

The Lastochka trains on the Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod route make 8 stops - Zheleznodorozhnaya, Pavlovskiy Posad, Orekhovo-Zuyevo, Vladimir, Kovrov, Vyazniki, Gorokhovets, and Dzerzhinsk - while most other trains make only 2 or 3. As many as 12 trains operate daily on this line depending on the time of year, with the time for the 442 km journey ranging from 3 hours and 45 minutes for the high-speed Strizh up to 9 hours for regular trains. All trains operate on the return Nizhny Novgorod to Moscow route as well.

Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Train Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod?

The high-speed trains Sapsan, Lastochka, and Strizh make the Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod run in 4 hours.

How much does it cost to take the train from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod, and should I book my ticket in advance?

Ticket prices can fluctuate – generally the earlier in advance you buy, the lower price you can find. And the Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod trains tend to sell out as the departure date gets close, so buying in advance is recommended.

Where does the train arrive in Nizhny Novgorod?

The Moscovsky train station in Nizhny Novgorod, at Ploshad Revolucii 2A, serves the Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod train.

What are the carry-on limits on the Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod train?

1st class passengers may bring up to 50 kg of hand luggage. 2nd and 3rd class passengers may bring up to 36 kg. The sum of the height, length, and width of the luggage must add up to no more than 180 cm. If a child under 4 is travelling without a separate seat (i.e., on a free ticket), they do not get an allowance for a separate piece of luggage.

Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Railway History

In 1835, the first proposal for a railway line from Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod emerged when Tsar Nicholas I considered the advantages of constructing a railway network in Russia and was inspired by several prominent engineers and intellectuals. Construction did not begin until 1857 and lasted until 1862.

The Moscow-to-Nizhny Novgorod railway was finished in 1869, with four passenger trains taking between 14 and 15 hours to transport 440 kilometers between the cities. The Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod train journey today is shorter than it was in the nineteenth century, taking only six hours on the Sapsan train.

The Nizhny Novgorod Duma, in 2012, established a new city square - Zheleznodorozhnikov Ploshchad - meaning "Railway Workers' Square" in Russian - in front of the local railway administration headquarters to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Moscow – Nizhny Novgorod railway line?

Sights on the Moscow to Nizhny Novgorod Line

Vladimir

Vladimir, one of the highlights of the Golden Ring, is one of Russia's most ancient cities and played an important part in medieval Russian religion, culture, and politics. Vladimir was created in 1108 by Vladimir II Monomakh, Grand Prince of Kievan Rus', and flourished at the end of the 12th century during Vsevolod III's lengthy reign when he erected some of the city's most notable structures. The Cathedral of St. Dmitry, the Assumption Cathedral, the Princess Convent, and the Golden Gate are the landmarks of Vladimir's medieval period that you can still visit.

Pavlovsky Posad

Pavlovsk, founded in the 14th century and established as a town by Tsar Nicholas I in 1844, is a river port on the Moskva River that has been connected to Moscow since 1654. Today, Pavlovsky Posad is home to several architecturally significant buildings, including the Church of the Ascension, Resurrection Cathedral's Bell Tower, and Pokrovskoye-Vasilevsky Monastery. Pavlovo Posad is known for being the birthplace of elaborate, Russian shawls, one of Russia's most illustrious folk handicrafts. The Shawl Manufacturing Company was established in 1795 and still creates exquisite woolen shawls with intricate flower patterns today.

Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod, which was established in 1220, is one of Russia's major cities and a center of history and culture with more than 600 distinct monuments, including the Grand Kremlin, Archangel Cathedral, and Museum House of Gorky (the city was known as Gorky during Soviet times). The beautiful historical Pokrovka street is ideal for a stroll, as is the famous Chkalov Staircase with 560 steps leading down to the Volga embankment.

Dzerzhinsk, a formerly closed city on the Moscow - Nizhny Novgorod train line, was once the headquarters of the Soviet chemical industry? Unfortunately, because of its history, Dzerzhinsk is one of the most polluted cities in the world, with a male life expectancy of 42 and a female life expectancy of 47 years.

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