Transport
Transport
Transport works differently in Russia's large cities: some have a metro, while in others surface transport is the main option. For a concert weekend, two things matter most: getting to the venue on time and getting back late in the evening. This section gives a short overview of the metro in the cities on our list, tips for the evening and general rules for taxis and car sharing.
Plan your way back from a concert before your way there: you'll travel there by day and without hurry, but back late and together with the entire audience.
The metro in the cities on our list
| City | Metro | What to bear in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Perm | No | Surface transport serves the city; check evening services in the official app or on the operator's website |
| Yekaterinburg | One line, opened in 1991 | The metro is handy for trips along the line; for venues away from it, use surface transport or walk |
| Chelyabinsk | Check the details on the official city transport website | Plan your route to the venue and back in advance in the official app |
| Novosibirsk | Two lines, opened in 1986 | There is a metro bridge across the Ob, which is handy if your accommodation and the venue are on different banks |
Getting to the venue and back at night
- Plan your route to the venue during the day and find the nearest stop or station
- Ask the venue roughly when the event ends and compare that with the last transport services
- If the last services leave earlier, decide straight away what will get you home: a taxi, a walk back to your accommodation or a night near the venue
- Keep your phone charged: take a power bank with you
- Return along well-lit, busy streets rather than taking a shortcut through courtyards and wasteland
- Save your accommodation address on your phone so it's available offline to show the driver
Taxis and car sharing: general rules
- Book a taxi through an official app and check the car's number plate and make before getting in
- Don't accept offers of a lift from strangers outside the venue
- Demand for taxis spikes after a concert: move away from the crowd to a nearby street and book your car from there
- Car sharing requires registration and verification of your driving licence in advance; don't leave it until the evening of the event
- Don't drive a car-sharing vehicle if you've had anything to drink, even a little
- Before a car-sharing trip, check the drop-off zone in the app: the rules vary between districts
Related sections
- Trip planning
How to plan a city weekend around a concert: step by step, with common mistakes and a checklist.
- Routes
Three routes: the centre on foot on day one, an evening with a concert or show, the embankment and parks.
- Local guide
City etiquette, safety and what to do if a concert is cancelled or postponed.
Sources
- Official websites of city transport operators and venues
- Encyclopaedic sources on the cities
Information is correct as of the date of preparation. Concert and performance dates, ticket prices, transport timetables and venue rules change, so check them with the organisers and on official websites before you travel.