There are 6 ways to get from Smolensk to Moscow 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 Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaiatrain 736М / ...
4h 23m₽1,700–8,500Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Smolensk to Moscow393.3 km
5h 50m₽659Bus via Salaryevo Bus Station
- Take the bus from Smolensk to Salaryevo Bus Stationbus
5h 23m₽1,859–2,550Bus
- Take the bus from Smolensk to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminalbus
6h 30m₽1,000–1,900Drive 393.3 km
- Drive from Smolensk to Moscowcar 393.3 km
5h 26m₽2,465–3,561Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smolensk to Moscowtaxi 393.3 km
5h 26m₽5,000–6,500
Smolensk to Moscow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smolensk to Moscow is to rideshare which costs RUB 659 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Smolensk to Moscow is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Smolensk and arriving at Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smolensk and arriving at Moskva Belorusskaia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Smolensk and Moscow is 415 km. The road distance is 393.3 km.
The best way to get from Smolensk to Moscow without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8500.
The train from Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaia takes 4h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Smolensk to Moscow bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, depart from Smolensk station.
Smolensk to Moscow train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), depart from Smolensk station.
The best way to get from Smolensk to Moscow is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs RUB 1700 - RUB 8500. Alternatively, you can bus via Salaryevo Bus Station, which costs RUB 1800 - RUB 2600 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Smolensk, Russia and Moscow, Russia?
Russian Railways (Commuter Trains) operates a train from Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaia 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₽1,900–2,800 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Intercars Europe operates a bus from Smolensk to Salaryevo Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost ₽1,700–2,500 and the journey takes 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- rzd.ru
Train from Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₽1,900–2,800
- Website
- https://eng.rzd.ru/
- Lastochka Train
- ₽1,900–2,800
Train from Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- 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)
- ₽2,600–3,000
- 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 Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- 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 Smolensk to Moskva Belorusskaia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- 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 Smolensk to Salaryevo Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₽1,700–2,500
- Website
- https://www.intercars-tickets.com/
- Phone
- 8-800-775-45-73
- Website
- avtovokzaly.ru
Bus from Smolensk to Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal
- 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 Smolensk to Moscow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽659
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–6,500
Vezet Taxi Smolensk
- Phone
- +7(4812)333-333
- Website
- smolensk.rutaxi.ru
Taxi S
- Phone
- +7(4812)300-300
- Website
- taksis.ru
Taxi Maxim
- Phone
- +7 4812 777777
- Website
- taximaxim.ru
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More Questions & Answers
Smolensk to Moscow bus services, operated by Avtovokzaly.ru, arrive at Severnye Vorota Bus Terminal station.
Smolensk to Moscow train services, operated by Russian Railways (Commuter Trains), arrive at Moskva Belorusskaia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smolensk to Moscow is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Smolensk to Moscow.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Smolensk and Moscow. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.