Russia’s Public Transport

The beautiful country of Russia is considered one of the most modern countries in the world, which has provided countless amenities for the well-being of its citizens and tourists. One of these facilities is the public transportation system in Russia. Russia has a diverse and extensive transportation system, each of which alone constitutes one of the most complete and best transportation systems in the world. In the following, we will examine the Russian public transportation system so that you have enough information when you travel to Russia and commute to different parts of this country.

Subway 

One of the most widely used public transportation systems in Russia is the subway. Especially if you plan to save on your travel expenses, using the subway will be the most suitable option for you. Currently, the Moscow Metro is one of the longest and most extensive underground networks in the world, consisting of 11 lines with 160 stations. Every day, about 10 million passengers use the Moscow Metro for their daily trips around the city. Metro stations are open from 5:35 am to 1:00 pm.

Bus

Another public transportation system in Russia is buses. Bus stops are marked with a capital letter “A” (autobus). You can easily travel to different parts of the city by using the bus.

electric bus

You can use electric buses to explore different parts of Moscow. Electric bus stops are marked with a capital letter “T” (trolleybus). Russian people use electric buses more for their daily commuting because they are more environmentally friendly than regular buses.

tram

Tram is the newest public transportation system in Russia. A tram is a type of urban train that is shorter than subways, and its carriages move on rails located on the city surface. You can easily travel to different parts of the city by using the tram.

Taxi

One of the most common means of public transportation in Russia that you can use are taxis. Of course, keep in mind that if you are planning to save money on your transportation, using a taxi may not be a good option for you because taxis in Moscow are usually expensive.

marshrutka

In Moscow, Russia, there are many vans in the city, known as marshrutka. These small vans or minibuses stop at bus stations and take passengers to different parts of the city.

Boat

It may seem strange to you, but another public transportation system in Russia can be mentioned boats. In some Russian cities, such as St. Petersburg, there are various lakes that Russian people use to travel to different parts of the city. If you want to save money on your trip, using a boat will be the most suitable option for you.