Escape from Moscow for the weekend. Vladimir: how to get there, what to see +

The distance by train from Moscow to Vladimir is 235 kilometers. The most popular on this route were the high-speed trains “Lastochka”, “Strizh” and “Sapsan”, as well as electric trains. Travel time will take at least 1 hour 39 minutes. All high-speed trains and electric trains depart daily to Vladimir from the Eastern or Kursky railway stations in Moscow.

Below we have collected for you all the information on this route: routes and schedules of high-speed and suburban trains, ticket prices, passenger reviews, as well as links to services that will definitely help you when planning your trip.

Ticket price

Ticket sales for high-speed trains “Lastochka”, “Sapsan” and “Strizh” begin 90 days in advance. Minimum tariffs are valid only during the start of sales. As a rule, the closer to the departure date, the more expensive the tickets.

For example, the cost of tickets for the Lastochka train during the start of sales, depending on the place, varies from 500 to 800 rubles .

The price depends not only on the date, but also on several important factors: demand for a specific composition, location, seasonality. SV high-speed trains are included in the “Dynamic Pricing” program. You can read about it below.

• Learn more about the Dynamic Pricing program

To buy a ticket

There are several ways to purchase train tickets from Moscow to Vladimir. You can contact the railway ticket office. For trains, for example, tickets can only be purchased there. You can also buy tickets through the official website of Russian Railways. To do this, you need to create a personal account there.

On the day of departure, you will need to show the conductor not only your passport, but also your ticket (if you bought it online, then your boarding pass in electronic form).

If you don’t have the time or desire to register, then the easiest option is to use the services of the ticket sales service Tutu.ru. The search form is shown below. You can get your boarding pass at the station ticket office, but trains on the Moscow-Vladimir route have electronic registration, so you don’t need to print anything.

According to passenger reviews, purchasing tickets on the Tutu.ru website has a number of advantages:

• The site is easy to use, simple and accessible, the purchase form is easy to understand the first time;
• The process of purchasing a ticket takes only a few minutes and there is no need to go to the departure station and stand in line for a ticket;
• Possibility of choosing a carriage and seat;
• You can pay for your train ticket in cash or by credit card online;
• Cashback and promotional codes allow you to save on purchasing a ticket;
• Reliability: you receive confirmation of the purchase of an electronic train ticket by email or SMS, with an enclosed boarding coupon and many information links (for example, to your personal account), as well as technical support phone numbers. A few hours before departure, SMS reminders with detailed information about the trip (departure station, time, train number, carriage and seat) are sent to your specified phone number;
• After purchasing a ticket, the Tutu.ru service offers free coupons for discounts in various online stores.

On a ride

The easiest way to find a driver who is traveling to Vladimir and is willing to take passengers with him is to use the BlaBlaCar travel companion service.

Travel time: on average 4 hours, depends on the traffic situation

Price: on average 300-400 rubles per person

How to book a seat in a car: on the BlaBlaCar website

This method is not suitable for purchasing tickets in advance - drivers create trips a week or two before departure.

Examples of driver offers on the BlaBlaCar service on the route Moscow - Vladimir

Each driver has his own route, his own starting point (it may be more convenient for you than the station, or maybe at the other end of the city or even on the highway), his own finishing point (some pass through Vladimir and drop you off near the city).

Train "Swallow" Moscow - Vladimir

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Photo: © Russian Railways

Trains depart from Moscow's Kursky Station at the same time every day:

• No. 718Ya - at 01:56,
• No. 739I - at 07:07,
• No. 727M - at 07:15,
• No. 729M - at 09:25,
• No. 838I - at 14:09,
• No. 732G - at 16:35,
• No. 733M - at 18:30,
• No. 737I - at 20:08,

"Swallow" arrives in Vladimir in 1 hour 41 minutes (if there are no stops along the way). The slowest train travels for 2 hours and 2 minutes (the train makes a stop in Orekhovo-Zuevo).

The Lastochka high-speed train consists of five cars and can reach speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour.

The train has 409 regular seats for passengers, 30 seats with folding seats, and 4 seats for people with disabilities.

All carriages have air conditioning and dry closets. At the start of sales, seats for people with disabilities cost from 300 rubles , a regular seat - from 400 rubles , a seat in a separate compartment - from 700 rubles .

Below there are links with detailed information about the high-speed train "Lastochka"

Reviews about the train: on Irecommend.ru, Otzovik.com

Stops and route of train No. 718Ya

Sights of Vladimir

The city is included in the Golden Ring of ancient Russian cities of the Russian Federation, so it will definitely be of interest to almost every tourist. It is also worth visiting the Vladimir region if you have enough days left to relax in this part of Russia.

Gates

Golden Gate

This original example of ancient Russian architecture was built in Vladimir in the 12th century. In those distant times, the gate served as the main entrance for the prince and his entourage to the city. The interesting shape of the gate attracts the attention of many tourists. This is a semicircular arch made of white stone, as well as cast iron hinges on the gate, preserved from the Middle Ages. On the top floor of the gate you can visit the weapons museum.

Ferris wheel "Sky 33"

This 50-meter-high attraction allows you to see the beauty of the city from different angles. “Sky 33” is one of the ten largest Ferris wheels in the country. To slowly enjoy the beauty of Vladimir, you can book a 15-minute excursion in a cabin. From the highest point you can see up to 70% of the regional territory.

Pilgrims

Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery in Kupalishchi

In the Sudogodsky district in the village of Spas-Kupalische you can go on an excursion to a convent. The history of this place is extensive, as references to the monastery can be found in the church archives before 1628.

Chocolate workshop

This place is located in the central part of the city. Therefore, while walking along the streets, you can look into this “sweet spot”. It is located at: Bolshaya Moskovskaya street, 40.

Here you can take part in the program and become a chocolate master, as well as take delicious souvenirs as souvenirs.

Train "Strizh" Moscow - Vladimir

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Photo: © Russian Railways

Trains depart every day from Kursky Station in Moscow. The schedule is:

• No. 713B - at 05:46,
• No. 701M - at 06:32,
• No. 703M - at 10:35,
• No. 705M - at 13:58,
• No. 707M - at 15:40,
• No. 709M - at 20:15.

The train arrives in Vladimir in 1 hour 39 minutes. There are no stops along the way.

The train includes carriages with seats, compartment cars, SV and SV luxury class cars, a restaurant car, and a buffet car. All carriages have a dry closet and air conditioning.

During the start of sales, the cost of tickets for seated carriages varies from 590 to 2,500 rubles . The price does not depend on the seat you choose, but on the class of service. In some seated carriages, passengers are provided with a hygiene kit and meals (depending on the time of your trip, you can choose breakfast, lunch or dinner).

The SV has a wide range of services: passengers are provided with newspapers, hygiene kits, meals, a TV, a safe, and a power outlet. Prices depend on the location (upper or lower) and range from 1,500 to 3,850 rubles .

Here are some more links with useful information about the train:

Reviews about the train: on Otzovik.com, Irecommend.ru

Stops and route of train No. 705M

Train "Sapsan" Moscow - Vladimir

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Photo: © Russian Railways

The train departs every day from the capital's Kursk station at 21:12 and arrives in Vladimir in 1 hour 50 minutes. There are no stops along the way.

The train has a first class car, a business class car, an economy class car, a family car, a bistro car, and a basic car.

All Sapsan carriages have air conditioning, dry closets, clothes hangers and places to store hand luggage. In the toilet of the 6th and 16th cars there is a table for changing children. In a first class carriage, you can book a compartment-meeting room for a fee.

The cheapest tickets are for the basic carriage. During the start of sales, prices depending on the location vary from 950 to 1,650 rubles .

Tickets for an economy class carriage 90 days before departure, depending on the seat, cost from 1,000 to 2,050 rubles . There are places for people with disabilities. Small pets can be transported in separate carriages. During the journey, passengers can watch TV; for this, everyone is given headphones.

Tickets for family carriages cost from 1,870 to 2,000 rubles . There are special carriages for passengers with children. The carriages of this class have TVs, internet, sockets, and meals are provided.

Tickets for bistro cars during the start of sales cost, depending on the chosen seat, from 3,660 to 3,800 rubles . There are TVs and you can choose dishes from the proposed list.

The cost of tickets for a business class carriage varies from 4,950 to 5,250 rubles . The carriages have TVs, internet, sockets, food, newspapers and magazines are provided, passengers are given a blanket and pillow.

At the start of sales, tickets for first class carriages can be purchased from 9,100 to 9,700 rubles . These carriages have TVs, internet, sockets, shoe shine machines, passengers are provided with food, a pillow and a blanket, and newspapers. The seats recline to a reclining position.

Reviews about the train: on Otzovik.com, Irecommend.ru

Train stops and route

What to see in the vicinity of Vladimir?

If you are planning a two-day trip, then on the second day you can visit:

Abandoned castle of Count Khrapovitsky

Castle of Count Khrapovitsky
Even despite its deplorable, dilapidated state, the estate is beautiful! A very unusual style for our architecture. Previously, entrance to the estate was free, now only with a guided tour. You can watch it for free only through the fence :)