How long does it take from Akademicheskaya to Lubyanka by metro?

The journey from Akademicheskaya to Lubyanka takes approximately 35 minutes by Moscow Metro, covering 11.75 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Akademicheskaya to Lubyanka?

The token fare from Akademicheskaya to Lubyanka 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 Akademicheskaya for Lubyanka?

At Akademicheskaya, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Medvedkovo. Look for the electronic board showing "Medvedkovo".

What is the last train from Akademicheskaya to Lubyanka?

The last train from Akademicheskaya towards Medvedkovo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Lubyanka back towards Akademicheskaya departs at 01:00.

How many stops from Akademicheskaya to Lubyanka?

There are 8 stops between Akademicheskaya and Lubyanka on the Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya). The stations are: Akademicheskaya, Leninsky Prospekt, Shabolovskaya, Oktyabrskaya.

Akademicheskaya To Lubyanka

ShortestShortest Route

Akademicheskaya

Platform 2·underground·Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya)Towards Medvedkovo

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

Leninsky Prospekt

+2.85 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Shabolovskaya

+5.71 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Oktyabrskaya

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.88 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

Kropotkinskaya

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Biblioteka imeni Lenina

+6.56 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Okhotny Ryad

+9.84 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Lubyanka

Arrive Platform 2·underground6.11 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

11.75 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Akademicheskaya	05:00	23:00	Towards Medvedkovo
Lubyanka	05:00	23:00	Towards Akademicheskaya

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

1.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₽62

Bike

₽80

Auto

₽172

Cab

₽308

Estimates for 11.75 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

Akademicheskaya

underground

Akademicheskaya, Moscow, Russia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Lubyanka

underground

Lubyanka, Moscow, Russia

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines