How to Pay
- Troika card (rechargeable)
- Face Pay (biometric)
- Contactless bank card
- Single-trip paper ticket
- QR code ticket (Mosmetro app)
💡 The Troika card (₽50 deposit, refundable) gives the flat ₽57 fare per trip — far cheaper than single-trip paper tickets (₽75). The card also works on all MCC, MCD, trams, buses, and the monorail.
Peak Hours
Flat fare regardless of time — ₽57 per trip at any hour on all metro lines — trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (RUB)
| Distance | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Single trip (Troika card) | ₽57 | ₽57 |
| Single trip (paper ticket) | ₽75 | ₽75 |
| Day pass (unlimited) | ₽265 | ₽265 |
| 3-day pass (unlimited) | ₽570 | ₽570 |
| 30-day pass (unlimited) | ₽2,990 | ₽2,990 |
| 60-trip ticket (Troika) | ₽2,670 | ₽2,670 |
Payment Cards & Passes
Troika Card Guide
How to use the Troika card on the Moscow Metro — buying, loading, fares, Face Pay, and tourist tips for 2026.
- Flat ₽57 fare per trip on all metro lines — no distance charge.
- Works on Metro, MCC (Line 14), MCD trains, trams, buses, and the monorail.
- Day passes and multi-day unlimited passes loadable onto the same card.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Troika Card Guide instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time — it's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak — Flat fare regardless of time — ₽57 per trip at any hour on all metro lines. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- The metro is always cheaper than taxis for the airport journey — see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Moscow Metropolitan (Moskovsky Metropoliten) official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app — some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Moscow Metropolitan (Moskovsky Metropoliten) official website.