Moscow to St. Petersburg Trains

Double-Decker trains were introduced in Russia in 2013; starting from February, 2015 they operate on Moscow - St.Petersburg route.
The train runs daily. Both 1st and 2nd class tickets are available. A cabin for disabled passengers and persons accompanying them is equipped in the staff car. The restaurant car offers a wide range of meals that passengers can purchase with cash or credit card. Electronic tickets are available in this train.

The train 003/004 Express is a fast train with an increased level of service operating on St. Petersburg to Moscow route.
The train has VIP 1st, 1st and 2nd class cabins.There is also a restaurant car with a wide range of main courses, salads, desserts and beverages.
Russian Train Tickets on this train are available for purchase 90 days before the departure!

Grand Express is the most luxurious Russian train operating between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.
The train has 4 types of VIP cabins and also regular 1st class and 2nd class carriages. This St. Petersburg train has a very nice dining car that serves good meals. Travelers can also order food and drinks to their compartment.
Free Wi-Fi is available on board.

Express train "Megapolis" #19/20 has been operating between Moscow and St. Petersburg daily since October 2006. The train consists of new modern 1st and 2nd class carriages, produced by Tverskoy Car-Building Factory. The train is managed by Tverskoy Express Company and offers high lever of service and comfort. 1st and 2nd class tickets are available with and without meals.
Free Wi-Fi is available on board.

Nevsky Express is a high-speed electric train that operates on Moscow to St. Petersburgroute. It is a daily train; the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes 4 hours.

The Red Arrow is probably the most famous Russian train. This was the first firmenny (branded) train in USSR. The train has its own theme song that plays as it departs from the station.
The train has VIP 1st, regular 1st and 2nd class carriages. There is also a nice restaurant car that serves good meals.
Tickets on this train are available for purchase 90 days before departure.

Sapsan is a high-speed electric train that operates on Moscow to St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod routes. There are several trains daily; the trip from Moscow to St. Petersburg takes less than 4 hours. The train offers several classes: First class, Business class and Economy class. There is a bistro on board.

Smena train was named in honor of the 65th anniversary of the popular Russian youth magazine . The train has an important tradition: only graduates of the St Petersburg State Transport University work here. In November of 2009, the name was changed to Smena–A.Betankur.
There are 1st, 2nd and 3rd class carriages on the train, and also a restaurant carriage. The trip takes 7 hours 50 minutes.