New River Route in Central Moscow
The fourth year-round electric river boat route links major attractions along the Moscow River
Moscow has launched a new year-round electric river route connecting Luzhniki and Kievsky Pier. The new service becomes the fourth route in the city's growing electric river transport network and offers both residents and visitors a convenient way to travel along the Moscow River.
The route is about five kilometres long and will gradually expand as additional piers open. At launch, passengers can travel between the new Luzhniki floating pier and the existing Kievsky pier, where they can also transfer to the city's first river route.
Currently, the trip takes about 25 minutes, but with the introduction of two new piers, the travel time will increase to 40 minutes. Visitors can start their trip near the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, one of the largest sports venues in Russia, and continue towards Kievsky Railway Station, an architectural landmark and one of the city's main transport hubs. Future stops along the route will provide access to Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills), the Moscow Cable Car, and the UNESCO-listed Novodevichy Convent.
The electric vessels operate year-round and are fully powered by electricity. On board, passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, information screens, and panoramic river views. The route is integrated with Moscow's wider transport system, making it easy to combine river travel with the metro, as well as walking.
The launch continues Moscow's expansion of its innovative river transport network, which now stretches for around 34 kilometres and connects key districts, parks, cultural landmarks, and waterfront destinations across the city. Fares can be paid using the Troika card.