Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting Around
Metro
The Moscow metro is cheap, efficient, interesting to look at, and easy to use. The downside is
that it's uncomfortably crowded during peak periods.
Taxi
Well-marked 'official' taxi cabs do not roam the streets looking for fares. Catch a cab by flag-
ging down a car (but be prepared for an unofficial unmarked cab) or by booking through a li-
censed agency.
Walking
Distances can be vast, but Moscow is a surprisingly walkable city, especially in the centre.
Use the underground crosswalk when crossing busy streets.
Bicycle
Cycling on the streets is dangerous but it's a pleasant way to get around if you stick to the cyc-
ling routes along the river and in the city parks. Bikes are available from VeloBike and various
rental stations around town.
Other Transport
A network of buses, trolleybuses, trams and
marshrutki
(fixed-route minibuses) transport
Muscovites around town, but they are difficult to navigate without knowing the routes. They will
not be useful for most visitors.
Key Phrases
Poezdka
() Metro ride. When purchasing tickets, ask for 'one ride'
(odnu poezdku)
or 'five
rides'
(pyat poezdok),
etc.
Vy seychas vykhodite?
(?) Literally 'Are you exiting now?' used when trying to reach the
door to exit the train. (The implication is, 'If not, get out of the way.')
Perekhod
() Transfer from one line to another.
