The Volgograd Metro has a total of 8 stations, which are divided into two different lines. The main line is Metrotram Line 1, which has 7 stations. The shorter line is Metrotram Line 2, which has only one station and connects to the larger Line 1.
- Metrotram Line 1 (М1): This line runs from “Dzerzhinskaya” (Дзержинская) station in the north of Volgograd to “Prospect Lenina” (Проспект Ленина) station in the city centre. Other stations on the line are “Ploshchad Chekistov” (Площадь Чекистов), “Komsomolskaya” (Комсомольская), “Proletarskaya (Пролетарская), Ploshchad Vozrozhdeniya (Площадь Возрождения) and Traktorozavodskaya (Тракторозаводская).
- Metro line 2 (М2): This shorter line has only one station, “Zavod “Krasnyy Oktyabr'” (Завод “Красный Октябрь”), which connects to the main Line 1 at “Traktorozavodskaya”.
Volgograd Metro, also known as Metrotram, serves about 150,000 passengers daily. It does not operate 24 hours a day and operates from 6:00 to 00:30 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 a trip in the Volgograd metro is 32 rubles if paid in cash, 30 rubles if paid with a bank card, 24 rubles if paid with a Volna transport card. The cost of transporting one piece of hand luggage is 32 roubles.
Volgograd Metro Map
Map of Volgograd Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Volgograd Metro map in PDF format.
Expansion Plans
Given the growing transport needs of Volgograd’s population, there have been discussions about expanding the Metrotram system. Plans are under consideration to extend Line 1 to serve the south-eastern part of the city and to create a third line to serve the western part of Volgograd. At present, however, these are only proposals and no definitive construction plan has been drawn up.
Connecting to Volgograd International Airport
As mentioned above, the Volgograd Metro doesn’t directly serve Volgograd International Airport. However, passengers can take the Metrotram Line 1 to the station “Prospect Lenina”, from where they can transfer to the “Marshrutka” (a type of shared taxi commonly used in Russia) number 6t to get to the airport. The marshrutka runs from 6:00 to 23:00. It is the most reliable and quickest way to get to the airport.
Connections
The Volgograd metro is well connected to other public transport in the city. Many of the stations have bus, tram and marshrutka stops nearby, making it easy for passengers to get to their destinations. The bus and tram network in Volgograd is extensive and covers most parts of the city.
Nearby Attractions
The Volgograd Metro provides convenient access to some of the city’s most popular attractions. Close to the Prospect Lenina station is the beautiful Volgograd Central Park. It is a large green space with a variety of attractions including playgrounds, fountains and a zoo. The park is a popular place for locals and tourists to relax and enjoy nature.
Ploshchad Chekistov station is close to the Alley of Heroes, an important historical site commemorating the Battle of Stalingrad. The alley includes several monuments and a large fountain, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals.
Near the Komsomolskaya train station you’ll find the Volgograd Planetarium. The planetarium offers shows about the universe and has a large observatory where visitors can look at the stars.