Moscow, Russia · about 75 km apart

DME to SVO: how to transfer in Moscow

Best way to get from Domodedovo to Sheremetyevo — fares, times, and what to avoid.

Best option

Aeroexpress train to Paveletsky/Belorussky + metro

Fare: ₽1,000–1,500Journey: 2.5–3 hoursMin. connection: 4.5 hours

Aeroexpress DME→Paveletsky, then metro (Circle Line) to Belorussky, then Aeroexpress to SVO.

Never take an unmetered airport-rank taxi — quoted 'transfer' prices are 3–5× fair market. Use Yandex Go.

Other ways to make the transfer

Yandex Go taxi

Fare: ₽2,500–4,500
Journey: 70 min–2.5 hours (traffic)

Cheapest if two+ people. Traffic on MKAD can wreck the schedule.

Direct commercial shuttle bus

Fare: ₽800–1,200
Journey: 3–4 hours

Rare, unreliable timing. Only if you have hours to spare.

Before you go

  • Aeroexpress runs every 30 min from both airports
  • Both airports are on opposite sides of Moscow — always plan for 3+ hours

Full airport guides

This guide covers the transfer in both directions — the route, fares, and times are the same DMESVO.

FAQ

What's the fastest way from DME to SVO?

Aeroexpress train to Paveletsky/Belorussky + metro — about 2.5–3 hours for ₽1,000–1,500. Aeroexpress DME→Paveletsky, then metro (Circle Line) to Belorussky, then Aeroexpress to SVO.

How much time should I leave between flights at DME and SVO?

We recommend at least 4.5 hours door to door, accounting for baggage claim, transfer, check-in, and security.

How far is SVO from DME?

About 75 km across Moscow.

What should I avoid when transferring DME to SVO?

Never take an unmetered airport-rank taxi — quoted 'transfer' prices are 3–5× fair market. Use Yandex Go.