Moscow is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The capital of Russia is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of tourists. And the matter is not only in famous theaters and museums. A special atmosphere prevails on Moscow streets. Tourists from Europe and Asia admire the beauties of the Russian capital. Muscovites, having long lost the ability to appreciate the landscapes of their hometown, leave it as soon as an opportunity is offered, and go on weekends or holidays away from the bustle of the capital. For example, in the cities of the Golden Ring. One of them is Suzdal.
One can talk endlessly about the amazing landscape architecture and historical monuments of this city. For residents of the capital who do not yet know how to get to Suzdal from Moscow, the article presents several options for the route. For those who have not been to this ancient city and are considering whether to visit it or not, we will briefly talk about Suzdal sights.
What to see
Suzdal is a small city, but at least one hundred historical and architectural monuments are located on its territory. First of all, it is St. Basil’s Monastery, surrounded by a picturesque landscape.
Also worthy of attention is the central street, on which amazing one-story buildings are located, which are an example of carved art. Tourists love to visit the Mall, where locals offer their own products. Here you can taste and buy mead according to an old recipe. The tasting is accompanied by funny tricks and jokes that convey to the buyer information about the beneficial qualities of the drink.
The Suzdal Kremlin, the Wax Museum and many other attractions are worth the attention of city guests.
By rail
How to get to Suzdal from Moscow? There are two options for the journey: by bus or car. You can also get to the ancient city from the capital by train, but this option involves a transplant.
Trains to Vladimir depart from Kursk Station daily. The ticket cost is about five hundred rubles. The distance from the regional center to Suzdal is 32 km. That is, you can get there in 20-30 minutes. The journey from the capital to Vladimir will take almost three hours. This is not so much, considering that at the end of the path you will see ancient architecture and picturesque landscapes of the amazing Russian city with the mysterious name "Suzdal".
"How to get from Moscow by train to this tourist center?" - a question for which there is no answer. There is no such route. You can’t overcome this route by rail directly, except to get to Suzdal from Moscow with a transfer in Vladimir.
By bus
Buses to Suzdal leave daily from the Central Bus Station. A ticket costs about 500 rubles. Station address : Shchelkovo highway, 75. More information on how to get to Suzdal from Moscow by bus can be obtained from the information desk. The schedule changes periodically. The interval of departures is from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the time of day.
By car
The route Moscow - Suzdal is quite popular. How to get by car from the capital to one of the cities of the Golden Ring? The Navigator application can certainly answer this question. Within a few seconds he will make a route, and will only follow his commands. However, often the Navigator, in an effort to get around traffic congestion, "sends" the driver along those roads in the Vladimir region, which prove the truth of Nikolai Gogol’s famous phrase about roads. It is better to collect information in advance on how to get to Suzdal from Moscow by car, when it is better to make a trip, what difficulties may arise along the way. A smart device is not always worth relying on.
The total distance between cities is 220 km. Travel time is four hours. In any case, the aforementioned navigator says so. In reality, you can get to Suzdal from Moscow in at least five hours. You should leave Moscow via Balashikha, onto the M-7 highway. You do not need to call in Vladimir. At the entrance to the city there will be a fork, on which you should turn left and drive 12 kilometers.
Where to stay?
Even if the trip was spontaneous, finding a suitable hotel is not difficult. Suzdal is a tourist center. Most of the population is involved in the hotel business. On each street of Suzdal you can find restaurants and hotels. True, finding a cheap hotel is quite difficult.