Erected in 1851, the oldest and the busiest of 5 Saint Petersburg's stations, the Moskovsky Station sets the pace for the main railway line of the Northern Capital. The station's building is listed among Russia's cultural heritage sites as its composition reminds Italian Renaissance architecture with its ornate Corinthian columns, large "Venetian" windows, and a two-level clocktower at the center, following its exact twin, the Leningradsky Station in Moscow. The rail connecting the two Russain capitals serves such popular trains as the high-speed Sapsan and the Red Arrow train ("Krasnaya Strela"), which are, surely, the best way to travel between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

A Tour to Moskovsky Railway Station

To put it in the picture for you, we've prepared the video below. There, our lovely reporter will guide you through the station, providing some handy instructions and helping you to gain a better insight into what to expect from the Moskovsky Station

F.A.Q.

 

Valuable Insights About the Moskovsky Train Station

 

What is the simplest way to get to the Moskovsky Station?

The Moskovsky Station is located in the very center of Saint Petersburg, which makes it easy to get to by public transport. For instance, the station is linked with the Mayakovskaya and the Vosstaniya Square stations of the Saint Petersburg metro, making the underground one of the most convenient and simplest ways to reach the Moskovsky Vokzal.

What services to find on the Moskovsky Station?

The Moskovsky Station meets every need of a modern traveler. Within the station, you can find a 24/7 ticket office, waiting areas, restrooms, a luggage storage service, multiple shops, cafes, train departure screens, and an information desk.

What to know about the Moskovsky Station's platforms?

The station has 7 platforms and 14 rail tracks. Please, remember that it is better to arrive at the station at least 30 or 40 minutes before departure in order to pass the security checks and board your train on time.

Does the Moskovsky Station have hotels nearby?

The 4-star Park Inn by Radisson Nevsky and the 4-star Oktiabrskaya Hotel are conveniently located near the station and provide great in-house amenities as well as comfortable guestrooms.

 

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