Grand Express Train 59 is a luxury overnight train from Moscow Leningradsky to St Petersburg Moskovsky, operating with premium SV (lyuksus) two-berth compartments, restaurant cars, and shower facilities. Covering 650 km overnight in 8 hours, it caters to business travellers who prefer sleeping to the 3.5-hour Sapsan daytime service.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moscow Leningradsky Moscow | Start | 23:55 |
| 2 | St Petersburg Moskovsky St Petersburg | 07:55 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Russia railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Grand Express Train 59 is a luxury overnight train from Moscow Leningradsky to St Petersburg Moskovsky, operating with premium SV (lyuksus) two-berth compartments, restaurant cars, and shower facilities. Covering 650 km overnight in 8 hours, it caters to business travellers who prefer sleeping to the 3.5-hour Sapsan daytime service.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 2 stops with a total journey time of approximately 8h 0m.
Available travel classes include Platzkart, Kupe, SV. Fares start from RUB 3,200 for Platzkart.
Book Grand Express Moscow–St Petersburg tickets at rzd.ru, the official RZD portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
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Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Grand Express Moscow–St Petersburg tickets at rzd.ru, the official RZD portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit RZDGrand Express Moscow–St Petersburg departs at 23:55 and arrives at the final destination at 07:55. Total journey time is approximately 8h 0m. Always verify current timings with RZD before travelling.
Grand Express Moscow–St Petersburg fares start from approximately 3,200 (economy class). Book at rzd.ru for the latest prices.
Book Grand Express Moscow–St Petersburg tickets at rzd.ru, the official RZD booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Grand Express Moscow–St Petersburg makes 2 stops. The route starts at Moscow Leningradsky and ends at St Petersburg Moskovsky. Major intermediate stops include .
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the RZD website or app before booking.
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