Just as all roads lead to Rome, in Russia all roads lead to Moscow. Sooner or later, every resident of Krasnodar has a need to visit Moscow. More than 30 long-distance trains run on the route Krasnodar - Moscow year-round, and there is also an air connection. The variety of trains creates a noticeable difference in ticket prices. This means that almost everyone can afford a trip.
Why the train is better
The train is a great choice for those who want to enjoy the journey itself. It's no secret that a long trip by bus or private car is very tiring. By train, you can get to your destination with relative comfort. At least there is always the opportunity to sleep well. These are new acquaintances with fellow travelers and a unique atmosphere.
The train Krasnodar - Moscow is most often formed in Moscow and consistsfrom new wagons. However, the most accessible trains will be transit. In this case, in Moscow, additional wagons are attached to them. There is no train that runs only between these cities. As a rule, trains go to Adler. Due to the fact that this is a southern direction, in summer the trains are full. That is why you should take care of buying tickets in advance. The most convenient seats are sold out more than a month before the train departure.
Traveling along the route Krasnodar - Moscow, it is best to give preference to railway transport. On this route, almost all trains are comfortable and modern. The railway fleet of trains in this direction was updated by more than 80% in 2014 during the Olympics. The new double-decker trains are more spacious and more comfortable than any other train.
Travel time
There are several different trains running in this direction. These are ordinary long-distance and fast trains. Tickets for the former are cheaper, while the latter travel faster. Fast southbound trains are on average about 18 hours on the road. Ordinary long-distance trains are on the way, along the same route, for more than a day. The maximum travel time is 1 day and 12 hours. The cheaper the train, the more stops it makes along the way and the more often it misses oncoming trains.
Distance
The road is always tiring, especially the trip from Krasnodar to Moscow. The distance is about 1200 km along federal highways. However, these figures are not objective if you are traveling by train. The length of the railway track between these cities is about 1600 km. This means that the train will take significantly longer to cover such a distance than the car. In addition, the train may be late, but this does not happen often.
It happens that the route of transit trains changes, and then the distance in km between Krasnodar and Moscow increases. You can check the distance on the Russian Railways website, and find out the approximate travel time at the box office.
The travel time of any train may also increase if a technical stop is required at one of the stations. As a rule, this is due to the fact that more than half of the toilets on the train are full. Such a technical stop can take from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
From Moscow to Crimea
Rail transportation between these cities became especially popular in 2014. Until the bridge to the Crimea is completed, either plane or ferry will have to be used.
Today you can buy a single ticket to the Crimea. In this case, the traveler takes the train to Krasnodar or Anapa, and then transfers to the bus to the ferry. This is very convenient for travelers. The arrival time of the train to Krasnodar, the arrival time of the bus and the departure time of the ferry are all coordinated. The wait between transfers is minimal.
Train route
The train on the route Moscow - Krasnodar makes stops both in large cities and in small towns. In addition, the train stops forto let the oncoming train pass. The longest stays occur in the following cities:
- Rostov-on-Don.
- Tula.
- Rossosh.
- Elec.
- Dashing.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices always depend on the season, the popularity of the destination and the train. Tickets for transit trains are always cheaper than branded Moscow ones. However, the cheaper the ticket, the less comfort in the car. Therefore, you should not save much on a ticket, because the road is also part of the journey. Perhaps it is best to buy a ticket for a transit train in a luxury carriage. The cost of such a ticket may be cheaper than the usual compartment of a branded train.
The cost of a single ticket depends not only on the train, but also on the timeslot on the ferry and the final destination in Crimea. Buying a single ticket is much cheaper than buying everything separately.
It is recommended to purchase all tickets a few months before the train departure. Otherwise, all comfortable seats in air-conditioned carriages will be bought up by other passengers.
