There are 6 ways to get from Moscow to Smolensk by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk731М / ...
3h 59m₽1,700–8,500Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Moscow to Smolensk392.4 km
6h 4m₽666Bus via Salaryevo Bus Station
- Take the bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Smolensk
6h 20m₽1,867–2,580Bus
- Take the bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Smolensk
6h 30m₽1,000–1,900Drive 394 km
- Drive from Moscow to Smolensk394 km
5h 23m₽2,518–3,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Moscow to Smolensk394 km
5h 23m₽5,000–6,500
Moscow to Smolensk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Smolensk is to rideshare which costs RUB 666 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Moscow to Smolensk is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal and arriving at Smolensk. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moskva Belorusskaia and arriving at Smolensk. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Moscow and Smolensk is 415 km. The road distance is 394 km.
The best way to get from Moscow to Smolensk without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8500.
The train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Moscow to Smolensk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.
Moscow to Smolensk train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Moskva Belorusskaia station.
The best way to get from Moscow to Smolensk is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Salaryevo Bus Station, which costs RUB 1800 - RUB 2600 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Smolensk, Russia?
Russian Railways (Commuter Trains) operates a train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercars Europe operates a bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Smolensk twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,800–2,500 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–2,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,900–2,800
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–5,000
- Website
- https://www.rw.by/
- Schedules at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- Book at
- https://pass.rw.by/ru/
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,100
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽4,300–5,000
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–3,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,000–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽1,700–2,400
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽2,500–3,500
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- eng.rzd.ru
Train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₽2,600–8,500
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- 2nd Class (Kupé)
- ₽6,000–8,500
- 1nd Class (SW)
- ₽7,500–11,000
- 3rd Class (Platzcart)
- ₽2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +375 (29) 643 70 22
- intercars@intercars.ru
- Website
- intercars-tickets.com
Bus from Salaryevo Bus Station to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.intercars-tickets.com/
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,000–1,900
- Schedules at
- avtovokzaly.ru
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Moscow to Smolensk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽666
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–6,500
Yandex Taxi
- Phone
- +7 495 999-99-99
- Website
- taxi.yandex.ru
Maxim
- Phone
- +7 495 505-55-55
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
Citymobil
- Phone
- +7 495 222-22-22
- Website
- city-mobil.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Moscow to Smolensk bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Smolensk station.
Moscow to Smolensk train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Smolensk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Smolensk is 394 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Moscow to Smolensk.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Moscow and Smolensk. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.