✈ Transfer Options from Vnukovo Airport to City

Q: How much is a bus ticket from Vnukovo airport to the city centre?

Bus tickets including a connecting line to the metro station costs €1.50. Tickets can be purchased from machines inside the airport or directly from the driver.

Q: How much is a train ticket from Vnukovo airport to the city center?

Regular economy class tickets cost €7 per adult. Further money-efficient group tickets can be found through the Aeroexpress smartphone application.

Q: How far is Vnukovo airport to the city centre?

The distance from the airport to the city centre of Moscow is around 30km. The trip takes around 45 minutes by car.

Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) offers three transportation options to the city centre of Moscow. Vnukovo International airport taxis are considered to be the fastest and most comfortable transportation method to the city. The total travel distance is 30km and the trip duration can range from 35 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic conditions. Most taxi companies charge a fixed rate of €20 from Vnukovo Airport to downtown Moscow. The public transportation system of Moscow connects the airport to the city through composite routes that include either bus+metro or train+metro options. The bus combination costs €1.50 with an average trip duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the train route costs €7 taking 50 minutes to get to the centre of Moscow.

4 options to go from Moscow Airport to city center

PRICE FOR

OPTION	PRICE	TIME	AVAILABILITY	CONVENIENCE
Welcome Pickups Private Transfer	€35	45min	24/7	Convenience	Book
Taxi	€20	45min	24/7	Convenience	Book
	If you hire a regular taxi from the airport to the city, make sure that the taximeter is operating during your trip or that there are no inconsistencies on the agreed price.
Bus	€3	50min	05:00–01:00	Convenience	Read more
	It is difficult to make scheduled travel plans when taking the bus from Vnukovo Airport, as the official airport website does not offer a bus timetable. Only the approximate travel time is displayed at the bus stop.
Train	€14	50min	00:00–06:00	Convenience	Read more
	The Aeroexpress website offers numerous ticket options. Payments are accepted via VISA and MasterCard.

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How to get from Vnukovo Airport to the City Centre by taxi

Vnukovo International Airport accommodates large taxi fleets composed of both regular city taxis as well as private taxi service companies. However, all cars along with their drivers must be legally licensed and clearly display their taxi certification. All taxi service vehicles are recognised by their intense yellow color along with their distinctive black and yellow roof sign. A regular trip to Moscow from Vnukovo Airport would cost around €20 while the trip duration usually takes 45 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Taxi fare from Vnukovo airport to the city centre

Regular taxi drivers are known to increase their prices, especially at airports. However, corporate owned taxis offer flat rates when going to the centre of Moscow, costing around €20, this is sometimes half the asking price of a regular taxi. The fare is further affected by the type of vehicle and number of people willing to travel.

Prices for Private Transfer from Moscow Airport

Taxi prices	Day time	Night time	Duration
FROM VKO TO HOTELS IN CITY CENTRE	20	20	45 MIN
FROM VKO TO CITY CENTRE	20	20	45 MIN
FROM VKO TO DME	36	36	30 MIN
FROM VKO TO SVO	40	40	60 MIN
FROM VKO TO ZIA	44	44	1H 20 MIN

Where do I get it from?

Authorised taxi ranks are located outside of the arrival terminal A, in front of the main exit.

Convenience

Taxis from Vnukovo Airport to the city centre are usually the fastest means of transportation, except in the event of heavy traffic. Vnukovo International airport taxis are preferred over the other transportation options, mainly due to the fact that they ensure your safety, personal space and a door-to-door service.

Useful Tips

Taxi counters are located at the arrival terminal and have lists of available taxi companies and different vehicle options. Queues are common at the said counters, but will not take you more than 10 to 15 minutes.

It is possible to pre-book your taxi, avoiding queues at the taxi ranks. Payments are possible with both VISA and MasterCards.

Book a trusted, English-speaking driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular taxi

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How to get from Vnukovo airport to the City Centre by bus

Although there are numerous public buses at Vnukovo airport, only the No. 611 and shuttle bus take you to the metro stations that connect to downtown Moscow. Both buses take around 35 minutes to reach their respective metro stations. The metro connection will take you another 10 to 15 minutes to get to the heart of Moscow. Both buses operate from 05:00 to 01:00 and depart from the airport every 15 minutes. Ticket prices are €0.70 for the No. 611 bus and €1.50 for the shuttle.

How much is the bus from Vnukovo Airport to the city centre?

The price for the 611 bus is €0.70 and is €1.50 for the shuttle. Tickets can be purchased from machines inside the airport or directly from the driver.

The prices include up to a 90 minute ride on all Moscow metro lines.

Cost

611: €0.70 / Shuttle: €1.50

Trip Duration

50 Min

Waiting time is 10 to 15 minutes.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money