Direct flights from the USA to Saratov are not available. However, this proves to be a benefit to tourists who visit Russia for the first time. Their route to Saratov crosses the most epoch-making Russian cities and storehouses of Russian history - St. Petersburg and Moscow.

Russia spreads across twelve time zones. In this boundless land, every city is unique. To appreciate the incredible diversity of its culture, you must visit several cities and especially (at least one of) the two capitals (St. Petersburg is considered to be the second capital).

To take the train or the plane to Saratov, you need to get from Sheremetyevo Airport (if your plane to Moscow arrives there) to Paveletskiy Station or Domodedovo Airport, respectively.
From Sheremetyevo Airport to Domodedovo Airport
1) Take the direct bus from Sheremetyevo Airport to Domodedovo Airport; the fare is 250 rubles (approx. $8.00), and the bus runs from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. according to the schedule.
2) Take bus #851 or a minibus from Sheremetyevo-2 Airport to Rechnoy Vokzal (River Boat Station). The fare is 20 rubles. The bus detours through Sheremetyevo-1, while a minibus goes straight to Rechnoy Vokzal. Then take a subway to Domodedovskaya subway station, then the bus or the minibus to Domodedovo Airport (the fare is 40 rubles).
3) Take bus #851 or a minibus from Sheremetyevo-2 Airport to Rechnoy Vokzal (River Boat Station), then the subway to Paveletskiy Station, then an electric train or express train to Domodedovo Airport (the fare is 120 rubles).

From Sheremetyevo Airport to Paveletskiy Railway Station
1) Take bus #851 or a minibus from Sheremetyevo-2 Airport to Rechnoy Vokzal (River Boat Station) (the fare is 20 rubles), then the subway to Paveletskiy station.
2) Take bus #817 from Sheremetyevo-2 Airport to Planernaya subway station (the fare is 20 rubles), then the subway to Paveletskiy Station.

From Domodedovo Airport to Paveletskiy Station
1) Take the electric train (the fare is 48 rubles) or express train to Paveletskiy Station (120 rubles).
2) Take bus #308 or a minibus to Domodedovskaya subway station (the fare is 50 rubles), then the subway to Paveletskiy Station.

If you are laden with luggage, it is not very convenient to travel by subway with all those turnstiles and crowds of people scurrying about you. Therefore, we provide several purely overland itineraries. The bus fare is from 10 to 15 rubles, the subway is 13 rubles, unless otherwise noted.

The journey from Moscow to Saratov will not take long: the train journey takes 16-17 hours; the flight, only 1 hour 35 minutes or 2 hours 15 minutes. People who are fond of railroad travel can take train numbers 009, 017, 047. Every train has deluxe compartments. Comfort lovers will do well to purchase tickets for train 009. Costs are commensurate with the service level. Trains leave daily except for train number 047. This is the detailed train schedule (arranged by departure time):

Direct train schedule Moscow to Saratov

Passing Trains

Direct train schedule Saratov to Moscow

The train schedule (Moscow - Saratov, Saratov - Moscow) can change in the winter. For more detailed information, direct your inquiries at Paveletskiy and Saratov railroad stations.

Information desk of Paveletskiy railroad station: +7-495-235-68-07
Information desk of Saratov railroad station: 005

Those who prefer fast and untiring travel can opt for an air travel. Flights are much shorter than train trips, but people who want to see with their own eyes the picturesque landscapes, the astonishingly rapid changing of climate conditions, and real life in Russian villages, lose a lot. Services are offered by Saratov Airlines:

Direct flights from Moscow (Domodedovo, DME) to Saratov (Central, UWSS) by Saratov Airlines (6W)

Direct flights from Saratov (Central, UWSS) to Moscow (Domodedovo, DME) by Saratov Airlines (6W)

Various airlines offer trips from the USA to Moscow. For more specific information visit www.waytorussia.net.

Long-distance bus service is also available between Moscow and Saratov. All buses are equipped with television and comfort seats. Buses make frequent stops at roadside cafes where the staff offers you delicious dishes of Russian, Armenian, Georgian and Azerbaijani cuisine.

Direct bus route Saratov to Moscow

Direct bus route Moscow to Saratov