Minsk Metro Route Finder

From April 10, 2025 (first increase in 3 years), Minsk Metro single trip costs 1.00 BYN (~€0.28 / ~$0.32) — flat fare for any distance on all 3 lines. Multi-trip card options: 1-day tourist pass = 4.81 BYN, 3-day = 14.43 BYN, 10-day = 20.01 BYN, monthly = 56.97 BYN. Token (1.00 BYN magenta plastic disk) for single trips. Free transfer between metro lines — no extra charge when changing lines within one journey.

Minsk Metro operates daily: 5:30 AM to 00:40 AM (12:40 AM). First trains depart from terminal stations around 5:30–5:33 AM. Last trains around 00:10–00:40 AM. Peak hours (7:00–9:00 AM and 5:00–7:00 PM): trains every 2–2.5 minutes. Off-peak: every 3–5 minutes. Late night (after 23:00): every 10–12 minutes. Extended hours on major national holidays.

As of March 2026, Minsk Metro has 36 stations across 3 lines spanning 44.89 km: Line 1 Maskouskaya (Blue): 15 stations (Malinaŭka to Uručča). Line 2 Aŭtazavodskaja (Red): 14 stations (Kamiennaja Horka to Mahiloŭskaja). Line 3 Zelenaluzhskaja (Green): 7 stations — Phase 1 opened November 2020, Phase 2 opened December 30, 2024 with 3 new stations (Aeradromnaja, Nemarshanski Sad, Slutski Hastsinets).

Minsk Metro has 3 interchange pairs: Kastryčnickaja (L1) ↔ Kupałaŭskaja (L2) — walk through underground passage, no new ticket needed. Plošča Lienina (L1) ↔ Vakzaĺnaja (L3) — underground passage transfer. Frunzienskaja (L2) ↔ Jubiliejnaja Plošča (L3) — 840m connecting tunnel. A single token/card covers all line transfers within one journey.

There is no direct metro to Minsk National Airport (MSQ). Options: (1) Metro to Uručča station (L1 Blue terminus) → Bus 300 every 15 min to airport terminal (~30 min, 1.5 BYN). (2) Yandex Go taxi: ~15–20 BYN (~$6–8) from city center, fastest option. (3) Bus 300 runs from Nezalezhnosti Square stop to airport directly. Check the official Minsktrans schedule for current stop details.

Line 3 (Green / Zelenaluzhskaja) is the newest Minsk Metro line. Phase 1 opened November 7, 2020 with 4 stations. Phase 2 opened December 30, 2024 with 3 new stations: Aeradromnaja (aviation theme), Nemarshanski Sad (nature/forest theme), and Slutski Hastsinets (southern terminus, decorated with famous Slutsk belt motifs). Line 3 is fully automated with platform screen doors and runs Stadler M110 modern trains. It connects Jubiliejnaja Plošča (L2 interchange) in the north to Slutski Hastsinets in the south.

Yes! Contactless bank cards (Visa PayWave, Mastercard PayPass) and NFC phones (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay if configured for BYN) work directly on turnstile validators. This is the easiest option for tourists — just tap your card or phone. Note: many foreign cards may not work at ticket kiosks for buying passes, but the tap-and-go at the turnstile works regardless. Belarusian Mir cards and local apps (Oplati) work everywhere.

Plošča Lienina (Ploshcha Lenina) on Line 1 Blue is located directly under Independence Square (Ploshcha Nezalezhnosti) — Minsk's largest square featuring the iconic main post office building and St. Simon and Helena's Church (Red Church). This is also an interchange with Line 3 (transfer to Vakzaĺnaja). The square hosts major national events, military parades, and the famous Victory Day celebrations.

Vakzaĺnaja on Line 3 Green is the dedicated station for Minsk Passazhirski (Central Railway Station). It is the only Line 3 station with an above-ground concourse. It also provides an interchange with Plošča Lienina on Line 1. International and domestic trains depart from Minsk Central, and Vakzaĺnaja is the most convenient metro connection for train travelers.

Plošča Pieramohi (Victory Square) on Line 1 Blue is the closest metro station to Minsk's most iconic landmark — the Victory Monument (Obelisk) and the Museum of the Great Patriotic War. The station is named after Victory Square (Ploshcha Pobedy). The museum building features a striking glass dome and is a must-visit for history enthusiasts.

Plošča Jakuba Kołasa on Line 1 Blue is the closest metro station to the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences. Exit towards Skaryny Avenue for the garden entrance. The station itself is named after Jakub Kolas, a famous Belarusian poet, whose monument stands nearby. Akademija Navuk station (one stop further) also provides access to the National Academy area.

The nearest station to Troitskoye Predmestye (Trinity Suburb) — Minsk's beautifully restored historical quarter — is Niamiha on Line 2 Red. Exit at Niamiha and walk a short distance to the Svisloch Riverbank and Trinity Hill. Note: Niamiha station is historically significant as the site of the tragic 1999 crowd crush that claimed 53 lives.

Minsk Metro stations are renowned for their magnificent Soviet-era architecture. Older stations feature marble columns, chandeliers, mosaics, and bronze reliefs depicting Belarusian history and Soviet themes. Kastryčnickaja has October Revolution motifs. Plošča Jakuba Kołasa features literary themes. Instytut Kultury showcases Belarusian culture. Line 3 stations (opened 2020–2024) have modern minimalist designs: Aeradromnaja has aviation-themed cloud light fixtures; Nemarshanski Sad has tree-trunk columns; Slutski Hastsinets features the famous Slutsk belt patterns.

All stations opened after 2001 have full accessibility: elevators, tactile paving, wider turnstiles, and audio announcements. These include Mahiloŭskaja, Spartyŭnaja, Kuncaŭščyna, Kamiennaja Horka, Malinaŭka, Piatroŭščyna, Michaĺova, Hrušaŭka, Uručča, Barysaŭski trakt, and all Line 3 stations. Line 3 stations (2020–2024) are the most modern with full barrier-free access. Older Line 1 and Line 2 stations are being progressively upgraded.

Minsk Metro opened on June 29, 1984 with 8 stations on Line 1 — it was the 9th metro system in the Soviet Union. Construction began May 3, 1977. Line 2 opened December 31, 1990. Line 3 Phase 1 opened November 7, 2020. Line 3 Phase 2 opened December 30, 2024. Unlike many ex-Soviet metros, Minsk Metro continued expanding uninterrupted through the 1990s due to Belarus's slower economic transition. It is the only metro in Belarus and ranks 4th among CIS metro systems by ridership (after Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kyiv).

Lines 1 & 2: Metrovagonmash 81-717/81-714 Soviet-era trains (refurbished; newer Series 81-765.7/766.7 Moskva trainsets also in service since 2024 on Line 3). Line 3: Stadler M110/M111 trains (4-5 car sets, ordered 2016, in service from 2020) — fully automated (GoA3), air-conditioned, with platform screen doors. Also 7 new Metrowagonmash 81-765/766/767 Moskva trainsets for Line 3 Phase 2 (delivered 2024). All stations have mobile coverage from all major Belarusian operators. Top speed: 80–90 km/h.

Minsk Metro stations are among the shallowest in former Soviet metros — only 10–17 metres deep, compared to 40–70 metres in Moscow or Kyiv. This is because Minsk sits on a flat plain with very dry soil, making shallow tunneling cost-effective and safe. Jubiliejnaja Plošča (Line 3 terminus) is the deepest at 32 metres — it is the deepest station in the entire Minsk Metro system.

Yes! Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout all metro stations and tunnels. Additionally, 4G/LTE mobile coverage from all three major Belarusian operators (A1, MTS, Life) is available in all stations and tunnels — including while the train is moving between stations. This is a noted advantage over many Western European metro systems.

Line 3 northward extension to Lagoyskaya (3 more stations) is planned for completion 2026–2028. Long-term: a 4th Circle Line with 17 stations and 37 km is planned for 2030–2040s — connecting north and south districts with 6 interchange stations across existing lines. Aeradromnaja (Line 3) is planned as an interchange for the future Line 4. A proposed overground metro connecting Minsk with satellite towns (Logoisk, Dzerzhinsk) was announced by President Lukashenko in December 2024.

Yes — folding bicycles are allowed at all times in a bag or case. Full-size bicycles are allowed during off-peak hours: weekdays before 7:00 AM and after 9:00 PM, and all day on weekends and public holidays. Bicycles do not require a separate ticket. Maximum dimensions: bikes must fit through standard metro gates when folded. During peak hours (7:00–9:00 AM, 5:00–7:00 PM), full-size bikes are not permitted to avoid congestion.

Minsk Metro is extremely safe — one of the safest metro systems in Europe. CCTV coverage at all stations with 72-hour footage retention. Uniformed police and security guards patrol all stations. Every station has security check points with X-ray machines and metal detectors for baggage, used when required. There is a tragic historical incident at Niamiha station (1999 crowd crush, 53 fatalities) and Kastryčnickaja station (2011 terrorist bombing, 15 fatalities) — but the system has since implemented comprehensive security upgrades.

Plošča Jakuba Kołasa or Plošča Pieramohi on Line 1 Blue are both within walking distance of the National Academic Grand Opera and Ballet Theatre in central Minsk. The opera building is a striking example of Stalin-era neoclassical architecture. The walk from either station takes approximately 10–15 minutes through central Minsk streets.

Minsk Metro ranks 4th among CIS metro systems by ridership (after Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kyiv). Key distinctions: shallower stations (10–17m) than most Soviet metros; uninterrupted expansion through the 1990s; exceptionally clean and punctual (99.5% on-time rate); very affordable at 1.00 BYN (~€0.28 per trip); Line 3 fully automated with platform screen doors. Annual ridership: approximately 249 million passengers (2024). Daily: ~640,000–800,000 passengers.

Three new stations opened on December 30, 2024 on Line 3 (Zelenaluzhskaja), inaugurated by President Lukashenko: Aeradromnaja — built on the site of a former airport; 18m deep; aviation-themed cloud light fixtures and sky-blue palette; connects to future Avia Mall shopping center. Nemarshanski Sad — nature-themed design with tree-trunk columns and canopy-inspired ceilings; has 4 escalators and a modern elevator. Slutski Hastsinets — southern terminus; decorated with the famous Slutsk belt (traditional Belarusian woven belt) motifs in blue tones. The section is 4.08 km long, ~90% Belarusian materials.

Yes — transfers between all metro lines are free within a single journey (one token/card swipe). The three interchange points are: (1) Kastryčnickaja (L1) ↔ Kupałaŭskaja (L2) — the most used interchange in Minsk Metro; cross-platform transfer in underground passage. (2) Plošča Lienina (L1) ↔ Vakzaĺnaja (L3) — underground passage near Central Station. (3) Frunzienskaja (L2) ↔ Jubiliejnaja Plošča (L3) — 840m connecting tunnel (longest interchange passage in Minsk). Allow extra 3–5 minutes for Line 3 transfers.