Domodedovo is the farthest of the three Moscow airports from the city, and that is precisely why it's most important to choose your transportation in advance. The difference between a good and bad option isn't two hundred rubles, but an hour stuck in traffic on Kashirskoye Highway.
Good news: there are four roads leading from here, including a very cheap one that people usually forget about.
In short: what to choose
| Сколько | Время | When is that your turn? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroexpress | 650 ₽ in advance, 700 ₽ on the day of travel | 45 мин | Predictability is important, you're going to the center |
| Express Bus #1185 | 450 ₽, 750 ₽ round trip | 30-40 minutes to the metro | Count your money, and |
| Bus #308 | City rate | to Domodedovskaya metro station | Need it really cheap |
| Suburban train | cheaper than Aeroexpress | to Pavletskaya | Don't rush, you're traveling light. |
| Такси | by meter | 50-110 minutes | With suitcases, children, at night |
Prices and schedules change—check before your trip. From August 1 to September 1, 2026
The train schedule for the Domodedovo direction has been changed.
Aeroexpress
The train runs on the route from Pavletsky Railway Station to Verkhnie Kotly to Domodedovo Airport, with a travel time of 45 minutes. This is the most reliable option: the train doesn't get stuck in traffic, and you know exactly when you'll arrive in the city.
The price depends on when you buy the ticket: 650 ₽ if purchased in advance and 700 ₽ on the day of travel. The difference is small, but buying the day before takes a minute, and the ticket is valid for 90 days from the selected date—so buying it in advance is completely safe.
Round-trip: 1,350 ₽, business class: 1,700 ₽. If you're traveling as a group, check out the "Together" fare—with multiple tickets, the price per trip drops to 450 ₽. Children under 7 travel free.
The "Verkhnie Kotly" transfer point is an underrated life hack. There, you can switch to the Moscow Central Circle Line (MCC), and if you're not heading to the city center but somewhere to the south, west, or east, getting off earlier is almost always faster than riding all the way to Paveletskaya and then backtracking on the metro.
Some flights make a stop in the city of Domodedovo—this is for those not heading to Moscow.
The downside is the same as with all Aeroexpress trains: from Paveletsky Station, you still have to get to your destination, and there are no trains at night.
Express bus route 1185 — the golden mean
From Domodedovo Airport to Domodedovskaya metro station (Zamoskvoretskaya Line, green line), express bus number 1185 runs—it is also operated by Aeroexpress.
- Departure every 20 minutes from Terminal 1, with a stop at Terminal 2, then non-stop.
- The journey takes 30-40 minutes.
- 450 ₽ per trip, 750 ₽ round-trip. Children under 7 travel free.
- Payment can be made in cash, by card, or with a "Troitskaya" card.
- From the airport, the first flights depart at 5:55 and 6:00, with the last one at 00:15. From Domodedovo, the first flight departs at 5:15, and the last flight to the airport is at 23:35.
Stops are at the railway station square, near exits No. 2 and No. 9; in the city, near exit No. 10 of Domodedovskaya station.
It's cheaper than the Aeroexpress and almost as fast—provided you're okay with the green line. This is the best option for those traveling light and watching their budget.
Bus route № 308 is the cheapest way.
In the same direction, to Domodedovskaya metro station, there is a regular city bus route № 308 (Mostransavto). It operates under a social fare, meaning it is significantly cheaper than the express service, and discounts apply.
The trade-off is time and comfort: there are more stops, it's a regular bus, and during rush hour, it honestly gets stuck in all the same traffic as everything else. But if budget matters more than forty minutes, this is your option.
