"Moscow - Zvenigorod" is one of the busiest destinations in the suburbs, since it is from here that a large number of passengers working in the capital go to the city. The average travel time is between 75 and 120 minutes, during which time you can read a book, find out the latest news or just listen to music.
Zvenigorod – where is it?
It is no coincidence that the Moscow-Zvenigorod route has such a large passenger flow. Its terminal station is located in a village with a rich history. There are a number of hypotheses according to which Zvenigorod appeared at the suggestion of Prince Yuri Dolgoruky in the period from 1150 to 1155. Archaeological finds indicate that on the site of the city in the XII-XIII centuries there was a fortified settlement that could withstand the attack of a large army.
In troubled times, the city was repeatedly subjected to complete destruction and rebuilt almost from scratch. In 1812, immediately after the Battle of Borodino, there was a mini-clash between Russians and French. Until the end of 2000the city was considered a unique historical settlement, but later it was deprived of this status, and now ultramodern buildings can be erected on the site of historical buildings. Almost 17 thousand people live in the city.
Moscow
Since there are not many organizations providing jobs in Zvenigorod, many of its residents go to work in the capital. A sufficient amount of transport runs along the Moscow-Zvenigorod route, so it will not be difficult to drive along it. A large number of architectural monuments are concentrated in the capital; they are treated much more carefully here than in the regions. It may take several days to see them, however, you can arrange an express tour by hiring a guide or traveling around the city on your own.
However, the main goal of those who go to Moscow every morning is work. Therefore, the regional authorities are doing everything possible to adjust the schedule of the bringing transport to the needs of the population. As of 2016, the capital and Zvenigorod are connected by several electric trains, as well as three bus routes, one of which is social.
Distance between two cities
If you want to calculate the time it will take to overcome the route "Moscow-Zvenigorod", the distance between the two cities is 65 kilometers, provided that you are driving a car along the corresponding highway. When traveling by train, you can safely drop five kilometers. The distance in a straight line between the points is just over 48 kilometers.
Noforget that there are a large number of less important highways, which can also be used, overcoming the route from Zvenigorod to Moscow and vice versa. Depending on the chosen road, you will have to drive from 58 to 72 kilometers, the average travel time will be 55-65 minutes.
Let's take the bus
One of the options that you can use to get from one city to another is bus number 881 "Moscow-Zvenigorod". The starting point in the capital is the Strogino metro station, the journey takes about 50 minutes, and if there are no traffic jams on the way, you will very quickly reach the bus station in Zvenigorod. The interval on the route is from 15 to 60 minutes, the start of movement is at 5:45 on weekdays, at 6:25 on weekends, the end of movement is at 21:15 (to Moscow), and at 22:10 (to Zvenigorod).
The Zvenigorod-Moscow bus is represented by two more routes: 452 and 455, the first one goes to the station. the Kuntsevskaya metro station, and the travel time takes up to 75 minutes, the second one goes to the Tushinskaya metro station, you can get there in 50 minutes. These routes have much longer intervals than 881, but you can use them if necessary. The fare must be clarified at the box office of bus stations.
Electric Train
You can also use the numerous electric trains on the Moscow-Zvenigorod route. The distance by rail is 60 kilometers, but the trip will take 70-80 minutes due to frequentstops. The average interval of electric trains is from 55 to 70 minutes, the first electric train passes the Zvenigorod station at 4:50, the last one at 21:50. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. It is best to check it at the ticket office of the station.
The cost of traveling by electric train is about 140-150 rubles if you are traveling by ordinary train. There is also an accelerated express train "Zvenigorod-Moscow-Belorusskaya", which leaves at 6:37 from Zvenigorod and arrives in the capital in 1 hour and 11 minutes. A ticket for a high-speed electric train will cost 180-190 rubles.
Car
The route "Moscow-Zvenigorod" can be overcome on your own car in just an hour. When choosing a highway along which you will travel from one city to another, try to take into account possible traffic jams, and also be sure to check if there are gas stations and campsites on the chosen route. Also leave 10-15 minutes in reserve, since you can only move freely along the highway, in the capital itself you will surely encounter traffic jams.
The easiest way is to drive along the route using the M-9 and A-107 highways, but you can also use the alternative option - the A-106 road through Gorki-2 and Mechnikovo. It is possible to drive through Golitsyno, but the detour will be too large, and the journey will take at least two hours. However, if you want to ride, you can use it. Please note that there are a large number of tire shops on this highway, so if necessary, you can go there for a service.
Conclusion
If you have traveled at least once along the Moscow-Zvenigorod route, you know for sure how to get to one or another city. The main thing is to decide for yourself how much time you can afford to spend on the road, as well as choose the most convenient means of transport for the trip (car, bus, train).
Some passengers prefer to use a taxi to get from one city to another, but this service is not cheap, so you should first clarify the cost of the trip, and only then think carefully about whether to use this type of transport. If you just want to drive around Moscow and see the views, it will be easier (and cheaper!) to ask someone to drive you.
