Helsinki to Moscow by train
Moscow lies 893 km (555 mi) south-east of Helsinki, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Finland and Russia rail, over roughly 1,089 km (677 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Helsinki | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Russia |
| Population | 658,864 | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Helsinki Central Railway Station, Pasila railway station, Malminkartano railway station | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Moscow
Crossing from Finland into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book trains from Helsinki to Moscow
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Staying in Moscow
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 1,000 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (726), and 26 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 10,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Moscow from Helsinki?
893 km (555 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Helsinki; by road roughly 1,089 km (677 mi).
How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Moscow by train?
About 12 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Helsinki and Moscow?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Moscow?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Moscow?
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.