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Voykit pocket guide · Russia
Khimki
Химки
Visit Khimki for a half‑day stop from Moscow, then return; no need to stay overnight.
Khimki is a dense suburb of Moscow with Soviet‑era architecture, a few museums and parks, and easy rail links. It works as a quick side‑trip for commuters or a brief cultural pause before heading back to Moscow.
- Country
- Russia
- Local name
- Химки
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- December–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- RUB
- Money
- Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₽1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₽2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High ₽3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ₽150–250 |
| Borscht bowl | ₽250–400 |
| Metro ride (single) | ₽55 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₽600–800 |
| Museum entry (Khimki Art Gallery) | ₽200–400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SVO · Sheremetyevo International Airport
- Main international airport serving Moscow, about 20 min by car from Khimki (check traffic).
Typical fares
- Khimki ↔ Moscow (suburban train)
- ≈ ₽250 each way, 15 min (check)
- Taxi Khimki → Sheremetyevo
- ≈ ₽600–800, 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take the suburban train from Moscow (Leningradsky line) to Khimki station (≈15 min). Buses and marshrutkas connect to Rechnoy Vokzal and Planernaya metro stations. Biking or a car are the most comfortable for local sights.
See and do
Known for
- Stariye Khimki Stalinist architecture
- Khimki Art Gallery
- Khimki Business Park
- Yakovlevo Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow city centre | Suburban train from Khimki to Belorussky, about 15 min, then metro | ≈30 min round trip |
| Sheremetyevo Airport | Bus or taxi from Khimki via Leningradsky Hwy, about 20 min | ≈40 min total |
Sleep
- Khimki station area
- Close to suburban trains; suitable for a short stay if needed.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Извинитеizvinite |
| Thank you | Спасибоspasibo |
| How much is it? | Сколько стоит?skol'ko stoit? |
| Where is the metro? | Где метро?gde metro? |
| Can I pay by card? | Можно оплатить картой?mozhno oplatit' kartoy? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic on Leningradsky Highway is heavy during rush hour.
- Public transport schedules may be reduced on weekends; check timetables.
Khimki is generally safe; stay alert on busy highways and keep an eye on belongings on public transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khimki yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Stariye Khimki Stalinist architecture
- Khimki Art Gallery
- Khimki Business Park
- Yakovlevo Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Khimki, revision 4899141 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4899141
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/khimki). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.