Bus from Saint Petersburg to Moscow

The bus from Saint Petersburg to Moscow is a direct intercity service, covering roughly 1013 km in about 17 h, with tickets from around 2,400 RUB. Prices and departure times vary by carrier and date — check the live options before you book.

Distance

~1013 km

Travel time

About 17 h

Ticket from

2,400 RUB

Type

Direct, no transfers

Find tickets Saint Petersburg → Moscow →

How long is the trip?

Plan for about 17 h on the road between Saint Petersburg and Moscow (about 1013 km). Long-distance coaches make scheduled rest stops, and document checks may add time at checkpoints — keep your passport handy.

Tickets and payment

Buy online and show the e-ticket QR code on your phone — no printing needed. Russian cards (Mir) and SBP work everywhere; foreign Visa/Mastercard generally do not, so carry some cash in rubles as a backup. See our guide to buying a ticket and payment options.

Full schedule, prices and booking are on the Russian page: автобус Saint Petersburg — Moscow.