Yandex.Metro

Navigating Urban Transit Without Connectivity

For daily commuters and tourists alike, the complexity of a city's metro system can turn a simple journey into a logistical puzzle. The core problem is not just finding a route, but doing so reliably—especially when you have no internet access. Yandex.Metro addresses this need by providing a fully offline-capable navigation tool for some of the most extensive subway networks in Eastern Europe and Turkey. This isn't a general map app; it is a specialized utility focused exclusively on metro travel, stripping away distractions to deliver precise, actionable routing data.

The application covers six major metropolitan subway systems: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Minsk, and Istanbul. The primary mechanic is straightforward: you select a starting station and a destination station. The app then calculates the optimal path, presenting it with a level of detail that goes beyond simple line maps. For each route, it displays the estimated total travel time, the duration spent at each intermediate stop, and, critically, the specific car of the train you should board to minimize walking time during transfers. This granular guidance is a significant advantage over generic navigation apps, which often lack station-level platform logic.

Beyond its core routing engine, the application offers several configurable options to enhance the user experience. You can toggle the interface language between Russian and English. The city selection is easily switchable, allowing a user in Moscow to instantly load the Istanbul metro map without re-downloading data. A notable feature is the integrated taxi time estimator; after calculating a metro route, the app can compare its duration with a taxi ride for the same journey, providing a practical cost-benefit analysis. The interface is designed for speed, with a clean, stylized presentation that avoids clutter, ensuring that the critical information—platforms, directions, and transfer points—is immediately visible.

• Offline routing for six major metro systems without internet dependency.
• Displays exact travel time and stop-by-stop duration for each route.
• Identifies optimal train car for efficient transfers between lines.
• Integrated taxi time comparison for alternative travel options.
• Fast language and city switching between Russian and English interfaces.

Download the app now

Get your offline metro guide for Moscow, Istanbul, and four other cities. Download Yandex.Metro now and navigate complex subway systems with precise car-level guidance, even without a data connection.

Technical Disclaimer

This application requires an internet connection for initial map downloads and updates. Offline functionality is available for pre-downloaded city data. In-app purchases may be present. The app is designed for users aged 4 and older. Continued use of GPS or network location in the background can decrease battery life. Data usage may apply when downloading maps or using online features.