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Best price £ 8.32
Journey duration 9 h 11 min
Connections per day 4
First departure 01:20
Last departure 21:32
Distance 318.8 mi

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How can I get the cheapest train tickets to travel from Moscow to Saransk?

When you're traveling from Moscow to Saransk, you can expect to pay an average of approximately £ 19.14. You might be able to find prices as low as £ 5.02, but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

Trains from Moscow to Saransk

How much time will it take to go from Moscow to Saransk by train?

The distance between Moscow and Saransk is around 318.8 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 9 h 27 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Saransk take 8 h 7 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 the first and last departures from Moscow to Saransk leave?

If you prefer to travel at night, you will usually find the first departure from Moscow to Saransk leaving at 03:20. Although things may change depending on the day, in general the last departure of the night leaves at 21:32.If you have some flexibility over the day on which you travel, you might find more options available to you. For example, some providers may only run early morning routes on weekdays, when people are traveling to work. You will often find fewer options available on weekends or public holidays.

Which stations can I use to travel from Moscow to Saransk?

There are different options to choose from when traveling between Moscow and Saransk. You can start your journey in Moscow at stations such as Moskva Kazanskaya and Moskva Kurskaya. These connect to stations including Saransk in Saransk. There may not be a direct connection between all the stations in the two locations. Some providers will only serve a selection of the stations, and you may have to travel from one station to another in the same city after arrival to reach your ultimate destination. Virail will show you both all direct routes and any connecting services which you can take to get from Moscow to Saransk.

How many journeys from Moscow to Saransk take place each day?

The route from Moscow to Saransk is served by providers including RZD. From this list of transport providers, there are up to 95 departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Moscow 4 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Moscow to Saransk, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 4 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 0 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors.