Pre-arrival Information
How to navigate Moscow to get to the Skoltech dormitories on your first day
You are only a few days away from your trip to Russia – how exciting! But we understand it can be a little scary, too, so we prepared a handy guide to help you in your first hours in Russia. With this guide, you will be able to comfortably get to the Skoltech dormitories step-by-step.
How to get to the dorms
Here is the exact address: Moscow, Skolkovo Innovation Center, Malevicha st., 2/1 (in Russian: Москва, Инновационный центр Сколково, улица Малевича, д 2 к 1). Feel free to copy and paste it in your navigation app of choice or click this link.
When you arrive, there won't be a Skoltech representative at the airport or railway station, so these instructions are to be followed on your own. We recommend avoiding unofficial taxi drivers who will be offering you their personal and private services after you pass customs– they are good enough, but most probably don't speak English and/or most likely don't accept cashless payment.
When you arrive, there won't be a Skoltech representative at the airport or railway station, so these instructions are to be followed on your own. We recommend avoiding unofficial taxi drivers who will be offering you their personal and private services after you pass customs– they are good enough, but most probably don't speak English and/or most likely don't accept cashless payment.
If you don't want to worry about taking public transport on your first day, you can always order a taxi directly from the airport or the railway station directly to the Students Quarter dormitory. We recommend you to order one via Uber App or Yandex Taxi – you'll see the price in advance, would be able to choose the type of the vehicle (considering your bags). We recommend to order a taxi above the Comfort class category – because anything lower will most likely not help you with bags or speak English.
The approximate price depends on traffic and travel time. Usually it takes anywhere from1-1.5 hours and costs from 1500-3000 RUB.
The approximate price depends on traffic and travel time. Usually it takes anywhere from1-1.5 hours and costs from 1500-3000 RUB.
The Aeroexpress train leaves from Terminal E to the Skolkovo station every 30 minutes. Travel time is approximately 65 minutes. You can buy a ticket in the Aeroexpress ticket offices in the airport or the Aeroexpress website, the trip will cost 650 rubles in Standard class, and 1500 rubles in Business.
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1 (to ТМК) bus and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1 (to ТМК) bus and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
The Aeroexpress train from the Airport Terminal "Aeroexpress" (Airport exit #3) to Paveletsky railway station leaves every 30 minutes. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes. You can buy a ticket in the Aeroexpress ticket offices in the airport or the Aeroexpress website, the trip will cost 650 rubles in Standard class and 1500 rubles in Business.
At Paveletsky station enter the Metro and find the way to Skolkovo station (Moscow metro App or map in the hall will make this easy).
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1 (to ТМК) bus and and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
At Paveletsky station enter the Metro and find the way to Skolkovo station (Moscow metro App or map in the hall will make this easy).
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1 (to ТМК) bus and and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
Vnukovo Airport has its own metro station named after it. Enter the Metro and find the way to Skolkovo station (Moscow metro App or map in the hall will make this easy).
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1(to ТМК) bus and and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1(to ТМК) bus and and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
Every railway station in Moscow is connected to a metro station with the same name. Mark this as your starting point in the apps.
Then you choose your metro station and choose "Skolkovo" station as your final destination. Please remember, this route is not direct, so keep track of your transfers. One metro ride costs 80 rubles.
Your journey on the metro, depending on the starting point, will take from 30 to 60 minutes.
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1 (to ТМК) bus and and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
Then you choose your metro station and choose "Skolkovo" station as your final destination. Please remember, this route is not direct, so keep track of your transfers. One metro ride costs 80 rubles.
Your journey on the metro, depending on the starting point, will take from 30 to 60 minutes.
When you arrive at the Skolkovo station you need to switch to the Sk1 (to ТМК) bus and and exit the bus at the stop called "Central Park". From there, Students Quarter is within walking distance (300 meters).
That's it! Good luck on your trip. We look forward to meeting you soon:)