How long does it take from VDNKh to Universitet by metro?

The journey from VDNKh to Universitet takes approximately 50 minutes by Moscow Metro, covering 18.23 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from VDNKh to Universitet?

The token fare from VDNKh to Universitet is ₽62. With a smart card the fare is ₽62 (save ₽0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₽62.

Which platform at VDNKh for Universitet?

At VDNKh, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Novye Cheryomushki. Look for the electronic board showing "Novye Cheryomushki".

What is the last train from VDNKh to Universitet?

The last train from VDNKh towards Novye Cheryomushki departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Universitet back towards VDNKh departs at 01:00.

How many stops from VDNKh to Universitet?

There are 13 stops between VDNKh and Universitet on the Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya). The stations are: VDNKh, Alekseevskaya, Rizhskaya, Prospekt Mira, Sukharevskaya, Turgenevskaya, Kitay-Gorod, Tretyakovskaya, Oktyabrskaya.

VDNKh To Universitet

ShortestShortest Route

VDNKh

Platform 1·underground·Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya)Towards Novye Cheryomushki

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Alekseevskaya

+2.85 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Rizhskaya

+5.7 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Kitay-Gorod

+17.12 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Tretyakovskaya

+19.98 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Oktyabrskaya

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.35 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:00

interchange Oktyabrskaya — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 5 (Koltsevaya / Circle) ·Platform 1 Towards Park Kultury

+5 min

Oktyabrskaya

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 5 (Koltsevaya / Circle)Towards Park Kultury

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

Park Kultury

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.76 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:00

interchange Park Kultury — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 (Sokolnicheskaya) ·Platform 1 Towards Bulvar Rokossovskogo

+5 min

Park Kultury

brown interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1 (Sokolnicheskaya)Towards Bulvar Rokossovskogo

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:00Doors open: right

Frunzenskaya

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Sportivnaya

+6.56 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Vorobyovy Gory

+9.84 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Universitet

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.12 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

18.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
VDNKh	05:00	23:00	Towards Novye Cheryomushki
Universitet	05:00	23:00	Towards VDNKh

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₽62

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₽62

Save ₽0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₽62

Save ₽0 per ride

Use your Moscow Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.46 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₽62

Bike

₽120

Auto

₽248

Cab

₽452

Estimates for 18.23 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Bulvar RokossovskogoYugo-Zapadnaya

Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya)

KhovrinoKantemirovskaya

Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya)

ShchelkovskayaKrylatskoye

Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya)

Park KulturyKyivskaya

Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya)

Departure station

VDNKh

underground

VDNKh, Moscow, Russia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Universitet

underground

Universitet, Moscow, Russia

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines