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Tver
Spend 1‑2 days in Tver; take a 1 h Sapsan train from Moscow or 2 h from St Petersburg and explore the centre on foot.
Tver sits 175 km northwest of Moscow on the historic Moscow‑St Petersburg rail line. Its rebuilt neoclassical centre, Volga embankment and Tryokhsvyatskaya pedestrian street are compact enough for a short stay, while good rail links make it a convenient day‑trip base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- SVO
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Tver112 ▾
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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 Tver, 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
- SafetyTver is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings on crowded trains and avoid poorly lit streets at night.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSVO Sheremetyevo International Airport (Moscow, about 2 h by Sapsan train to Tver).
- Getting aroundTram line 5 runs from the bus station across the Volga bridge to the north‑west.
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 Airport (Moscow, about 2 h by Sapsan train to Tver)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Apr
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tver: 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
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
9 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
7 rd
Mar
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
8 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
9 rd
Dec
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°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
Tram line 5 runs from the bus station across the Volga bridge to the north‑west. City buses and trolleybuses cover the rest; marshrutkas are fast but drivers can be reckless.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Uglich
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Regional train from Tver station, about 45 min
Historic town on the Volga with Kremlin and museums.
Torzhok
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regional train, about 30 min
Historic old town, open-air museum of wooden architecture.
Ostashkov (Lake Seliger)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Tver bus station, about 1 h 30 min
Popular summer resort; check bus schedule in season.
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.
Box Inn
Hostel, wifi, A/C; $9 per night
Khostel Kalinin Tver
Hostel, wifi, A/C; $14 per night
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
- ₽1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₽4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₽100–150 |
| Borscht bowl | ₽150–250 |
| Metro/tram ticket | ₽30–50 (check) |
| Sapsan train Moscow–Tver (1 h) | ₽800–1,200 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rush‑hour crowds on suburban trains from Moscow; tickets may sell out early.
- Ordinary suburban trains have dirty toilets; consider the faster Lastochka express.
- Marshrutka drivers are known for aggressive driving; prefer buses or trams.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Check the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs site for the nearest consular office.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moscow → Tver Sapsan: about ₽1,000, 1 h (check)
- Tram/bus single ride: ₽30–50
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stojit?)
- Где туалет? — Where is the toilet? (gde tualet?)
- Можно оплатить картой? — Can I pay by card? (mozhno oplatit' kartoy?)
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 Tver. 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 Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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