Moscow to Saint Petersburg by train
Saint Petersburg lies 635 km (394 mi) north-west of Moscow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 7 min at the speeds typical of Russia rail, over roughly 774 km (481 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Moscow | Saint Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Russia |
| Population | 10.4 million | 5.4 million |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station | Saint Peterburg Glavnyi, Ligovo railway station, Volkovskaya |
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Common questions
How far is Saint Petersburg from Moscow?
635 km (394 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Moscow; by road roughly 774 km (481 mi).
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Saint Petersburg by train?
About 9 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moscow and Saint Petersburg?
No, both are on Europe/Moscow at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.