Transfer from VKO airport (Vnukovo Airport)
The easiest way to get to the city is to use a taxi service.
The best taxi services to use (apps)
Uber, Yandex.Taxi
Pros and cons
+ Very convenient
+ Will take you anywhere you want
+ You can pay by credit card if it is connected to your taxi app
+ 24h
– You might get stuck in traffic (Just check the roads with Google maps, it shows the traffic and approximate time for Uber)
– it is expensive
Approximate price to get to Moscow city center from VKO airport – 1000 rub
Approximate time – 30-50 minutes (when there is a traffic jam up to 1.5 hours)
Get to the city by Aeroexpress train.
There is a direct train from Sheremetyevo International Airport to the city center. You will arrive to Kiyevsky rail terminal.
Pros and cons
+ Very convenient
+ Fast (takes around 30-40 minutes to reach)
+ Good price
+ No traffic
+ You can buy the ticket online prior the departure or in the airport
– The trains depart according to the schedule and it is not very convenient
– No trains from 00:00 to 06:00
Price to get to Moscow city center from VKO airport – 420 rub
Time – 30-40 minutes
The cheapest way to get to the city is go by bus + metro.
If you are trying to spend as less money as you can then this option is for you.
Pros and cons
+ Cheap
+ Buses leave every 15 minutes
– Takes a lot of time. If there is no traffic jams you will reach the metro within 15-25 minutes and then by metro it will take 30-40 minutes to reach the city center.
– You might get stuck in traffic (Check the roads with Google maps whether the traffic is bad or not)
– You have to pay by cash
Approximate price to get to Moscow city center from VKO airport – 110 rub
Approximate time – 1 hour (when there is a traffic jam up to 1.5 hours)
If you want to go to the city center by bus check this post where I give all the tips on taking a bus from Vnukovo International Airport.