Trains from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don
How long will it take me to travel from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don by train?
The distance between Moscow and Rostov-on-Don is around 595.9 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 21 h 53 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Rostov-on-Don take 2 h 51 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.
When do departures from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don leave?
The first departure of the night from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don leaves at 03:41, while the last journey sets out at 23:45. These are according to the standard schedules for the route between Moscow and Rostov-on-Don. However, different providers' timetables can vary from day to day or month to month, so these particular departures may not be available every day. Some providers may change their schedules on public holidays and weekends, or during the summer months. Check your travel dates when making your booking.
Which stations can I use on the Moscow to Rostov-on-Don route?
In Moscow, departure stations include Moskva Kazanskaya, Moskva Kievskaya, Moskva Kurskaya and Moskva Paveletskaya. When you arrive in Rostov-on-Don, you may be able to disembark at stations such as Rostov-Glavnyy. Remember though that the exact stations served on each route can vary. Different providers may depart from and arrive at different stations. Furthermore, if you travel on an express service, the number of stations may be limited, and the exact stations served on a particular route may vary at different times of day or day of the week. Check in advance to ensure that you are departing from and arriving at a station that is convenient for your journey.
How many journeys from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don take place each day?
The exact number of journeys from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 32.5 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including RZD. On particularly busy days, there can be up to 346 departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don varies, but in general, you can expect to find 32.5 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 0 journeys with one change or more.