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With five airports, nine railway stations, several highways and a water canal on the Volga River, Moscow is a thriving city and a major arrival and departure point for travelers from around the world.
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Flying to Moscow is probably the most convenient way of traveling: over-seas passengers usually land at Domodedovo or Sheremetevo, while the other airports mainly handle domestic flights. Thus, London or Paris are only three hours away from the Russian capital, while New York is ten; yet, you should be familiar with all the flight details at the moment you buy the plane ticket from a travel agency.
Then, the bus network connecting the Russian capital with other parts of the country is very comfortable and convenient, but only if you are coming from destinations as far as four hundred miles around the city. It is very important that you plan your bus trip to Moscow well in advance; this recommendation usually stands valid for tourists who choose to take exploration tours of Russia on their own. Since language could be quite a barrier, you should get the right information on the bus stations along the way and make sure you know where to get off. |
Other ways of reaching Moscow are by boat, by train or by car; boat cruises are a common thing in summer time when passengers cross Russia coming from St. Petersburg and heading for the south Caspian Sea. The traditional stop in Moscow is a major attraction of any organized tour, and boat passengers will surely have the opportunity of spending at least a couple of days in the city.
Then, trains are the faster alternative to buses: you can arrive from Western Europe or the Far East by one of the international lines that reach Moscow. And last but not least, car traveling is one another option of getting to the Russian capital. Nevertheless, though there are ten highways available, we need to mention that they are not in a perfect condition at all.
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