Samara Metro — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

The Samara metro system consists of a single line with 10 stations over a distance of 12 kilometres. It operates from 6am to midnight, with trains running every 10 to 12 minutes. A full journey through all stations takes 21 minutes. The standard fare is 25 roubles, although other fares are available. There is no direct link to Kurumoch airport.

The Samara Metro serves about 44,000 passengers per day. It does not operate 24 hours a day, but from 6:00 to 00:00 every day.

The trains are not air-conditioned and passengers cannot walk between platforms. The system does not use driverless trains and the platforms do not have screen doors.

The fare for one trip in the Samara Metro is 38 rubles.

Samara Metro Map

Map of Samara Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Samara Metro map in PDF format.

Russian Metros: A Look at the Samara Metro

The City of Samara

Located in the south-east of the Russian Federation, Samara is a vibrant city with a population of over 3 million in its metropolitan area. It is the 6th most industrialised city in the country, making it a major player in the manufacturing sector.

During the Soviet era, between 1935 and 1991, the city was known as Kuibyshev, in honour of a prominent Soviet politician. During this period, the city played a crucial role in the space race between the USSR and the United States, hosting factories that produced components for rockets and satellites.

This aspect greatly influenced Samara’s future development, attracting a large number of engineers, scientists and scholars interested in space exploration. As a result, the population increased significantly in the second half of the 20th century.

As the population grew, the city authorities had to restructure the region’s transport infrastructure, particularly the public transport system.

The Samara Metro

In response, in 1980 the central government of the Soviet Union approved the construction of a metro system to meet the city’s transport needs. Feasibility studies were carried out to validate the project and construction began in 1982. After five years of work, the Samara Metro was inaugurated in 1987.

Today, the metro system consists of one line with 10 stations and a total length of 12 kilometres. The stations are particularly beautiful in their interior architecture, a feature common to metros in the former Soviet Union. Despite its small size, the Samara Metro has a high ridership, with approximately 44,000 passengers using the system daily.

Lines and stations

The Samara Metro is a single line with a total length of 12 kilometres. There are 10 stations in operation, located between Yungorodok station, in the city’s industrial area, and Alabinskaya, in the Oktyabrsky district.

Projects for a second line are currently underway, and there are even discussions about building a third line. Both lines will be complementary to the first line.

The stations of the Samara Metro are as follows:

Yungorodok Station (Юнгородок): This was the first station of the metro system, opened on 26 December 1987. It is an at-grade station located in the Industrial District (Промышленный район). Its name comes from the district in which it is located, which is also called Yungorodok.
Kirovskaya Station (Кировская): Like the previous station, it was inaugurated on 26 December 1987. It is located in the Soviet district (Советский район). The name of the station commemorates an important Russian politician named Sergei Kirov.
Bezymyanka railway station (Безымянка): The station was inaugurated on 26 December 1987 in the Soviet district (Советский район), just like the previous station. The platform for this station is remarkable for its simple, modern and minimalist architecture. This design takes the idea of a platform for a public transport system to a whole new level.
Pobeda Station (Победа): This station was inaugurated on 26 December 1987, making it, like the previous stations, one of the first stations of the Samara Metro. It is located in the Soviet district (Советский район). This station stands out from the rest thanks to its architecture and design, which fits the definition of elegant to a T.
Sovetskaya Station (Советкая): This station dates back to 31 December 1992 and is located in the Soviet District (Советский район). The station was given the same name as the district in which it is located. Its walls are decorated with marble, which contrasts with the beautiful grey granite floor.
Sportivnaya railway station (Спортиная): Inaugurated on 25 March 1993, this station is located in the Soviet District (Советский район). The design consists of marble walls in shades ranging from light grey to pale white. The colours of the walls contrast with the colours of the floor, which is made of red granite. In front of the platform there are mosaics with a sports theme.
Gagarinskaya Station (Гагаринская): It was opened to the public on 26 December 1993 in the Railway District (Железнодорожный район). The name of the station comes from the name of the street where it is located. In fact, at the time of its construction, the station was called “Prospect Gagarin”. In terms of design, the platform walls are inspired by the rockets used in space missions, to commemorate the city’s importance during the space race.
Moskovskaya Station (Московская): This is one of the stations inaugurated in the new millennium, as it was opened on 27 December 2002. It is also located in the Railway District (Железнодорожный район). As you can see, the name is a tribute to the country’s capital. And, as a fun fact, during its construction the station was known as “Project Karl Marx”.
Rossiyskaya Station (Российская): This is a fairly new station, having been opened on 26 December 2007, and is located in the Oktyabrsky district (Октябрьский район). Unlike the rest of the station, it has two platforms, with trains going in different directions on each platform. The name represents the dominant nationalist sentiment of the Russian community.
Alabinskaya Station (Алабинская): It is the most recently built station, having been opened to the public on 1 February 2015. It is located in the Oktyabrsky district (Октябрьский район). The walls of the platform are decorated with a beautiful white marble, which harmonises with the roof, which is also completely white. The white colour of the roof allows it to reflect the colour of the lights that illuminate the station.

Schedule and frequency

In order to satisfy the transport needs of Samara’s citizens, the metro offers its services for a generous period of time. Its working hours are from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. In general, the service is available throughout the week. However, it is possible that stations may be closed for a period of 24 hours when maintenance work is required.

Trains are available throughout the day with a frequency of between 10 and 12 minutes. Unlike many other similar rail services, Samara Metro does not offer additional trains during peak hours. The trains travel at an average speed of 34 kilometres per hour. As a result, a journey between the Yungorodok terminal station and Alabinskaya station takes only 21 minutes.

Fares, Tickets, and Cards

The standard fare for a trip on the Samara Metro is currently set at 25 roubles (equivalent to $0.43). Plastic tokens, which can be used as one-way or return tickets, can be purchased at ticket counters inside stations.

In 2009, electronic cards were introduced as an alternative to plastic tokens. These cards, which can be purchased at ticket offices inside metro stations, offer more flexibility in terms of the number of journeys and also provide discounts for students. Here is a summary of the prices and types of tickets and cards available for the Samara Metro:

Token 1 trip – 38 roubles, 1 piece of hand luggage – 38 roubles.
Cashless payment by bank card 1 trip – 35 rubles, 1 piece of hand luggage – 35 rubles.
Unlimited Unified Transport Card – 2 175 rubles per calendar month. The terms of accrual on the card: from the 1st to the 10th of the month for trips in the current month; from the 11th to the end of the month – for trips in the next month, provided that the card is topped up in the current month. The cost of a new card is 100 roubles.
Uniform transport card 1 trip – 35 rubles, 1 piece of hand luggage – 35 rubles. The cost of a new card is 100 roubles.
Unlimited student card 930 rubles for one calendar month, 20 trips – 360 rubles, 40 trips – 720 rubles. Terms of accumulation on the card: from the 1st to the 10th day – for trips in the current month; from the 11th day to the end of the month – for trips in the next month, provided that the card is topped up in the current month. The cost of a new card – 75 roubles.
Student card 1 trip – 18.6 rubles, 1 piece of hand luggage – 18.6 rubles. Cost of a new card – 75 roubles.
Unlimited student card 700 roubles for one calendar month. The card is valid from the 1st to the 10th day of the month – for journeys in the current month; from the 11th day to the end of the month – for journeys in the following month, provided that the card is topped up in the current month. The cost of a new card is 50 roubles.
Student card 1 trip – 18,2 roubles. 1 piece of hand luggage – 18.2 roubles. The cost of a new card – 50 roubles.
Social card – 270 rubles per calendar month. The terms of accumulation on the card from the 1st to the 10th day – for trips in the current month.

In addition to these fare options, certain individuals can travel for free on the Samara Metro. These include:

Children under 7 years of age.
Veterans of the former USSR.
Russian Veterans.
Recipients of the Order of Glory decoration.
Social work heroes.
Honorary citizens of Samara.

Security

Samara Metro has advanced security measures divided into three main categories:

Railway safety: This category of security includes regular system checks by qualified personnel to detect any defects that could pose a threat to passenger safety. Security personnel also monitor the operation of rolling stock while it is in motion and take action in the event of malfunctions.
Inspection and maintenance of equipment: This security unit ensures the proper functioning of equipment within the metro facilities, as malfunctioning equipment could pose a threat to passengers. There is a particular focus on the operation of escalators, which has led to a reduction in escalator-related accidents over the last two years.
Inspection of passenger items: To prevent potential terrorist attacks, the Samara Metro authorities have implemented measures to ensure passenger safety, such as using undercover agents to monitor suspicious behaviour.

Future Expansions

The construction of a second line of the Samara Metro is currently underway. This new line, which will complement the first line, comprises 9.57 kilometres of track and six stations, all of which have already been named.

The project was first announced in 2013, but it was not until 2015 that a national construction company was finally awarded the concession to begin construction. There is currently no set opening date for Line 2, but expectations are high as it will serve densely populated areas of the city.

In addition, the Samara authorities have discussed the possible construction of a third line, although details of this proposal are still scarce. It is clear, however, that any construction of a third line would only start after the completion of Line 2.

Connection to the Airport

Although there is no direct connection between the Samara Metro and Kurumoch International Airport, passengers can use other means of transport to get to the airport. For example, you can take the metro to the Bezymyanka station and then take the 78 bus to the airport. The bus stop is conveniently located just outside the station.

To get from the airport to Bezymyanka, simply follow the same route in reverse: get on a number 78 bus at the bus stop outside the airport and get off at Bezymyanka to catch the metro to the city.

Connections

The Samara Metro provides seamless connections with buses and tramways that traverse the city. The metro stations with available connections are as follows:

Yungorodok Station (Юнгородок): Connections are available to buses 8, 12, 29, and 38; tram lines 2, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19, 24, and 24k; and minibuses 6, 47, 230, 266, and 283.
Kirovskaya Station (Кировская): Connections are available to buses 21, 29, 30, 38, 47, 51, and 55; minibuses 6, 30, 38, 47, 203, 206, 207, 213, 221, 230, 247, 261, 266, 283, and 297; tram lines 2, 3, 8, 10, 19, and 25; and trolleys 8, 10, 12, 13, and 18.
Bezymyanka Station (Безымянка): Connections are available to buses 34, 41, 55, 68, 75, and 78; and minibuses 34, 41, 68, 74м, 75, 89, 94, 124k, 126с, 126ю, 131, 205, 210, 217, 226, 240, 241, 247, 253, 272, 281, 298, and 480; and trolleys 7 and 8в.
Pobeda Station (Победа): Connections are available to buses 9, 30, 34, 41, 55, 65, 68, and 75; tram lines 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 19, 21, and 23; minibuses 10, 34, 41, 62, 68, 74м, 75, 89, 94, 124к, 126с, 126ю, 131, 205, 210, 213, 217, 226, 240, 247, 253, 279, 281, 295, and 480; and trolleys 7 and 8в.
Sovetskaya Station (Советская): Connections are available to buses 34 and 41, and minibuses 34, 41, 89, 94, 205, 226, 240, 241, and 480.
Sportivnaya Station (Спортивная): Connections are available to buses 34 and 41, and minibuses 34, 41, 94, 205, 226, 240, 241, 264, and 480.
Gagarinskaya Station (Гагаринская): Connections are available to buses 2, 24, 34, 41, and minibuses 2, 24, 34, 41, 96, 99, 131, 205, 210, 217, 240, 241, 246, 298, and 480.
Moskovskaya Station (Московская): Connections are available to buses 1, 2, 22, 37, 42, and 47; minibuses 1, 1к, 2, 4, 22, 23, 24, 34, 37, 41, 44, 46, 47, 67, 94, 126с, 126ю, 210, 217, 247, 257д, 259, and 410а; trolleys 4, 12, 15, 17, 19, and 20.
Rossiyskaya Station (Российская): Connections are available to buses 2, 11, 42, 47, 50, and 61; minibuses 2, 23, 44, 47, 50, 61д, 94, 97, 206, 217, 232, 247, 257д, 261, and 297; tramways 4, 5, 18, 20, 20к, 22, and 23; and trolley 19.
Alabinskaya Station (Алабинская): Connections are available to buses 2, 23, 42, 47, 50, and 11; and tramways 18, 20, 20k, 22, 4, and 5.

Nearby Attractions

Near Rossiyskaya Railway Station is the remarkable Cosmic Samara City Museum. This fascinating museum houses a number of exhibits illustrating the development of space technology. Given Samara’s historical importance in space-related activities during the Cold War, visitors to the museum can see parts of actual satellites and even a rocket launch site. The museum opened in 2001 and quickly became a major attraction in Samara.

The Samara Regional State Library of Science is located near Alabinskaya railway station. One of the oldest libraries in Russia, it boasts a sophisticated architecture that captivates every visitor who steps inside. More than just a library, it also hosts a variety of the city’s cultural events, including plays and orchestral performances.