Transportation from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport to the center of Moscow
Sheremetyevo Airport is located approximately 40 km from central Moscow. You have several options for transportation to the city center or to your hotel.
Transportation summary
| Cheapest transport | Bus 817, 948, 851, 949 | EUR 1,6 |
| Best price/quality ratio | Aeoexpress train | EUR 6 |
| The most flexible transport | Car rental | Reserve a car |
| More convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
Aeroexpress train
The fastest way to get to central Moscow is by Aeroexpress train. The train station is located at Terminal E and if you are heading to the city centre, the train will take you to Belorussky station. Trains leave every 30 minutes and the journey will take approximately 35 minutes. You can buy tickets at this link, where you can also find the timetable.
The journey time is roughly 40 minutes. Trains run at intervals of roughly 30 minutes from 4:40 am to midnight. The basic fare is EUR 6, but you can take advantage of various discounts - such as a group ticket.
Buses
Buses are the cheapest and slowest way to get to/from the airport. Line 817 or 948 will take you to Planernaya metro station in 35 minutes. Bus 851 and 949 will get you to Rechnoy Vokzal metro station in 25 minutes. The total travel time (bus + metro) is more than an hour.
The price is around EUR 2 (bus + metro).
Car rental
The most flexible transport can be provided by car rental. Compare offers here.
Taxi
The most convenient option is to use a taxi service. You can use Gettransfer, where you know the price of the ride in advance and tickets can be booked online. Or use the popular Yandex Go app in Russia.
Night transport
At night, you can use the line H1 (route map), which will set you back around 20 CZK (EUR 0,8). These buses run at half-hourly intervals and will take you to both the Belorussian Railway Station and Moscow University. Alternatively, you can opt for a taxi.
