How to Get to Moscow City: Metro, Bus, Car and Parking Guide

Moscow City officially known as the Moscow International Business Center (MIBC) — is one of Russia's most iconic landmarks and the country's premier business district. Located on Presnenskaya Embankment in the heart of Moscow, the complex is home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe. Whether you're visiting for business, tourism, or to explore the skyline, getting to Moscow City is straightforward by metro, MCC, bus, or car. This guide covers every route, including directions from major airports and tips on parking.

Where Is Moscow City Located

Moscow International Business Center “Moscow City” is located in the Presnensky District of Moscow, on the bank of the Moskva River. The main address of the complex is Presnenskaya Embankment, 12 (Federation Tower), as well as adjacent streets: 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage and Testovskaya Street.

From the Kremlin to Moscow City — about 4 km, from the Garden Ring — 2 km. The district is directly accessible from the Third Transport Ring (TTK). The business center is visible from most parts of the city — navigating by the towers is easy.

How to get to Moscow City by metro

The metro is the fastest and most convenient way to reach Moscow City. There are three metro stations within walking distance of the business center.

Delovoy Tsentr Station — MCC and Big Circle Line (BCL)

Delovoy Tsentr station is the main transport hub of Moscow City. The MCC and the Big Circle Line intersect here. The exit leads directly to the Afimall City shopping center, from where you can walk to any tower via underground passages without going outside — convenient in rain or winter.

Nearest towers: Federation, OKO, Eurasia, Evolution.

From Afimall City, you can reach Federation Tower via an underground passage — about a 5-minute walk.

Moscow City Station — Filyovskaya Line and MCD-4

Moscow City station (formerly Mezhdunarodnaya) is located in the western part of the business district. It operates daily from 05:30 to 01:00. Exits lead to Testovskaya Street and 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage.

Nearest towers: OKO, Eurasia, Federation — 2–5 minutes on foot.

Vystavochnaya Station — Filyovskaya Line

Vystavochnaya station is located slightly farther from the center of the business district — closer to Expocentre and Imperia Tower. From the exit to Federation Tower — about a 10-minute walk along Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment.

Nearest towers: Naberezhnaya Tower, Northern Tower, IQ-quarter.

How to get to Federation Tower by metro the fastest

The optimal route is to get to Delovoy Tsentr station (MCC or BCL) and walk through Afimall City via the underground passage. Federation Tower is located at Presnenskaya Embankment, 12. The entrance to the East Tower is from the embankment side. The West Tower entrance is from a quieter street, away from the main flow.

How to get to Moscow City by MCC

The MCC (Moscow Central Circle) is a convenient alternative to the metro. Delovoy Tsentr MCC station is located directly at Afimall City. Payment is the same as the metro — via Troika card or bank card. Train intervals — 5–6 minutes during peak hours.

From the Delovoy Tsentr MCC platform to Federation Tower — about a 7-minute walk through Afimall.

How to get to Moscow City by bus

Several bus routes go to Moscow City:

Route M31 runs from Krasnopresnenskaya metro to Moscow City via Mantulinskaya Street and 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage. Interval — about 10 minutes.

Route M32 — connects Moscow City with Belorusskaya and Ulitsa 1905 Goda metro stations. Runs via Zvenigorodskoe Highway and Shmitovsky Passage.

Route C344 — starts from Silikatny Zavod stop and goes around the complex via Presnenskaya Embankment and 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage.

Route No. 243 — runs along Presnenskaya Embankment, Testovskaya Street, and 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage. Stops “Bagration Bridge”, “Delovoy Tsentr”, and “Vystavochnaya metro” are within Moscow City.

The bus fare is the standard Moscow public transport fare via the Troika card.

How to get to Moscow City by car

You can reach Moscow City by car via several routes depending on your direction:

• From the west — via Kutuzovsky Prospekt, then exit to Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment
• From the north — via Zvenigorodskoe Highway, then Shmitovsky Passage
• From the east and south — via the Third Transport Ring (TTK), exit to 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage or Presnenskaya Embankment

In your navigator, simply enter “Moscow City”, “Federation Tower”, or the exact address of the tower — the route will be built automatically.

Parking in Moscow City

There are several parking options in the business district:

Afimall City underground parking — the most popular option for visitors. Access from Presnenskaya Embankment, Testovskaya Street, or 1st Krasnogvardeysky Passage. There are usually available spots, and rates are lower than inside the towers.

Tower parking — each tower has its own underground parking. The largest is at OKO Tower (3,740 spaces). Federation Tower has 874 spaces. Access is by pass or by prior arrangement for guests.

Street paid parking — tariff zones operate on nearby streets. Parking for more than one hour is not recommended — it is expensive and often full.

How to get to Moscow City from airports

From Sheremetyevo (SVO)

Optimal route: Aeroexpress to Belorussky Railway Station, then metro to Delovoy Tsentr via the Big Circle Line without transfers. Travel time — about 50–60 minutes.

From Domodedovo (DME)

Aeroexpress to Paveletsky Railway Station, then metro with a transfer to the Big Circle Line to Delovoy Tsentr. Travel time — about 60–70 minutes.

From Vnukovo (VKO)

Aeroexpress to Kievsky Railway Station, then metro to Delovoy Tsentr with one transfer. Travel time — about 45–55 minutes. This is the closest airport to Moscow City.

Answers to frequently asked questions

Which metro goes to Moscow City?

The nearest metro stations to Moscow City are: Delovoy Tsentr (BCL and MCC), Moscow City (Filyovskaya line), and Vystavochnaya (Filyovskaya line). The fastest option is Delovoy Tsentr with direct access to Afimall City.

Which metro goes to Federation Tower?

The closest metro station to Federation Tower is Delovoy Tsentr (BCL or MCC). From the exit to the tower — 5–7 minutes on foot through Afimall via an underground passage. Address: Presnenskaya Embankment, 12.

How long does it take to get to Moscow City by metro from the center?

From Okhotny Ryad (Kremlin) — about 15 minutes. From Belorusskaya — 10 minutes. From Kievskaya — 8 minutes. From Kurskaya — about 20 minutes via the BCL without transfers.

Is there parking in Moscow City?

Yes, there are several underground parking options in Moscow City. The most convenient for visitors is the Afimall City underground parking (entrance from Presnenskaya Embankment). Federation Tower also has its own parking with 874 spaces.

Can you get to Moscow City without transfers?

Yes — if you are traveling via the Big Circle Line or the MCC, Delovoy Tsentr station is accessible without transfers from many districts of Moscow.

How to get to Moscow City from the suburbs

From the Moscow region, the easiest way is to reach the nearest metro or MCD station and then transfer to the metro to Delovoy Tsentr. MCD-4 routes also run with a direct stop at “Moscow City”.

How to move around inside Moscow City

All towers in the business district are connected by underground and above-ground passages through Afimall City. This allows you to move between buildings in any weather without going outside.

Pedestrian zones along Presnenskaya Embankment are also well-equipped for walking between buildings. Walking time from the westernmost tower (Tower 2000) to the easternmost (Mercury Tower) is about 15 minutes.

Briefly: how to quickly get to Moscow City

• Metro Delovoy Tsentr station (BCL or MCC), exit to Afimall City
• MCC — Delovoy Tsentr, directly at the shopping center
• Bus routes M31, M32, C344, No.243
• Car — via TTK, Kutuzovsky Prospekt, or Zvenigorodskoe Highway
• Parking — Afimall underground parking or tower parking

If you are heading to a business meeting or visiting an office in Federation Tower — the optimal route is: metro to Delovoy Tsentr → through Afimall via underground passage → entrance to the East Tower from Presnenskaya Embankment, 12.