Moscow Travel Guide - . A magnet card, valid for five journeys or more, costs from Rb15. The system is based on the Circle Line, which links to the major rail stations. A further nine lines connect to this and cross through the city centre.
Stations often have multiple names - one for each line that intersects there.
There is also an extensive network of buses, trolleybuses and trams , but these can be crowded and unpleasant during rush hour although at other times can be an interesting way of sightseeing. Tickets should be punched in the machine on the wall of the bus. Spot fines are levied if travellers do not have a punched ticket. All forms of transport operate 0530-0030, although some bus and tram routes may stop earlier. Passes for the metro cost Rb120 per month.