Major city · Russia
DmitrovДмитров
Go for one day from Moscow: kremlin ramparts, Assumption Cathedral and Boris and Gleb Monastery, all walkable in 3–4 hours.
Dmitrov is a small city about 65 km north of Moscow, founded in 1154, with an earth-rampart kremlin, a 16th-century cathedral and a working monastery. The centre is compact and walkable; most travellers see it as a day trip from Moscow by suburban train, and one night is enough if you want the monastery at a quiet hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (hard frost), Nov (wet and grey)
- Airports
- SVO · DME
- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dmitrov112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dmitrov, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyDmitrov is a quiet provincial city and street crime is low; the real risks are winter ice…
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 102 police · 103 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSVO Sheremetyevo International (About 40 km (25 mi) south; no direct rail link to Dmitrov — bus or taxi to a Savyolovsky-line station first.).SVO Sheremetyevo International (About 25 mi (40 km) south; no direct rail link to Dmitrov — bus or taxi to a Savyolovsky-line station first.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small and walkable — kremlin, cathedral, monastery and museums sit within about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) of each other.The centre is small and walkable — kremlin, cathedral, monastery and museums sit within about 0.9 mi (1.5 km) of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeRUB 150–300
- Beerdraught in a bar / can in a shopRUB 250–450RUB 80–150
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiApp fares are lower than street hails.RUB 300–500
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryRUB 50–300
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personRUB 900
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 6,000
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomRUB 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 2,500 · Mid RUB 5,000 · High RUB 9,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SVO Sheremetyevo International (About 40 km (25 mi) south; no direct rail link to Dmitrov — bus or taxi to a Savyolovsky-line station first.) · DME Domodedovo (Far side of Moscow; allow 2.5–3 h by rail via the city.)SVO Sheremetyevo International (About 25 mi (40 km) south; no direct rail link to Dmitrov — bus or taxi to a Savyolovsky-line station first.) · DME Domodedovo (Far side of Moscow; allow 2.5–3 h by rail via the city.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
Feb
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Mar
not flagged
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Nov
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Dec
not flagged
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Oct (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dmitrov: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
8 rd
Feb
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
7 rd
Mar
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
7 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Oct
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Nov
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
10 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small and walkable — kremlin, cathedral, monastery and museums sit within about 1.5 km of each other. City buses cover the outer districts; taxis are cheap for short hops. The railway station is a 10–15 min walk from the kremlin.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Suburban train from Dmitrov station to Savyolovsky terminal
Frequent service; the obvious return leg.
Sergiev Posad
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car east
Monastery town; pairs well with Dmitrov as a two-stop loop.
Klin
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Car or train via Moscow region lines
Tchaikovsky house museum; check opening days before going.
Abramtsevo
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car or bus toward Sergiyev Posad
Artists' estate; a half-day add-on.
Shchyolkovo
skipDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Car or rail via Moscow
Too far for a same-day return from Dmitrov.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centre near Sovetskaya ploshchad
Walking distance to the kremlin, cathedral and restaurants; best for one night.
Professionalnaya ulitsa
North of the centre, 15–20 min walk in; several larger hotels and the Extreme Park.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- RUB 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- RUB 4,000–7,500 excl. bed
- High
- RUB 7,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × RUB 6,000 | RUB 6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × RUB 5,000 | RUB 10,000 |
| Suburban train, Moscow both ways2 × RUB 400 · check | RUB 800 |
| City bus ride2 × RUB 60 · check | RUB 120 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × RUB 800 | RUB 1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | RUB 1,850 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 10,190 per person per day, bed included | RUB 20,370 |
2026 estimate in rubles; Moscow travel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | RUB 150–300 |
| Self-service canteen lunch | RUB 300–600 |
| Pizza or fast food meal | RUB 400–800 |
| Beer, draught in a bar / can in a shop | RUB 250–450 / RUB 80–150 |
| 5 km taxiApp fares are lower than street hails. | RUB 300–500 |
| Museum entry | RUB 50–300 |
| Suburban train, Moscow one way | RUB 200–300 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Suburban train timetables change; check the operator's site the day before.
- Museum hours are limited and can close without notice — the regional museum is closed Sun–Tue (check).
- Winter ice on the kremlin ramparts and stairs; wear grip soles.
- Carry your passport and migration card; document checks happen.
- Card payment can fail on older terminals — keep some rubles in cash.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 102
- Ambulance
- 103
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По этому адресу, пожалуйстаTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police102
- Ambulance103
Embassy
Most embassies are in Moscow; check your government's advice page for consular contacts before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Dmitrov → Moscow (Savyolovsky): about RUB 200–300, 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min (check)
- Taxi station → kremlin: RUB 200–400
- City bus ride: about RUB 60 (check)
Say or show
- Здравствуйте — Hello (zdrastvuyte)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasiba)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skolka stoit)
- Можно оплатить картой? — Can I pay by card? (mozhna oplatit kartay)
- Где туалет? — Where is the toilet? (gde tualet)
- Один билет, пожалуйста — One ticket, please (adin bilet, pozhaluysta)
Tourist information centre is on Torgovaya ploshchad, by the kremlin's wooden gate.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dmitrov. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (hard frost), Nov (wet and grey)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SVO: rail and bus options to the Savyolovsky line, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster map: kremlin, Assumption Cathedral, Boris and Gleb Monastery, Kropotkin house, Frog Museum.
- Place pages with verified opening days (regional museum, Kropotkin house, Frog Museum) and last entry times.
- Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.