Trans Siberian Train Travel

The Trans Mongolian train is the romantic name for train number three from Beijing to Moscow via Mongolia and the Trans Manchurian the romantic name for train number nineteen from Beijing to Moscow via Manchuria. The best known of course, is the Trans Siberian, which is the romantic name for train number one from Vladivostok to Moscow.

All three meet up in the Siberian city of Ulan Ude from where they join forces on the same track to Moscow, still four days away.

I decided on the Trans Mongolian and I did it in winter. Why? Because I like winter with its snow covered landscapes. And I just love the cold. For the train spotters amongst you, my train numbers were 23, 263, 9 (The Baikal), 3 and I finished by taking train number 35 from St Petersburg to Helsinki.

It was a fun trip and one I had always wanted to do. It was full of memorable people, great friendships, generous hospitality and of course lots of vodka. It was long border crossings, endless birch tree forests, remote villages lost in time and stories to keep me going for the rest of my life. Let me help you enjoy the trip whether it be in summer or in winter.
 

 

Itinerary

A possible itinerary but there are a number of towns and places to stop along the way. So let me create an itinerary just for you.

Day 1: Depart Beijing
Day 2: Arrive Ulaan Baatar
Day 6: Depart Ulaan Baatar
Day 8: Arrive Irkutsk
Day 9: To Lisvyanka on the shores of Lake Baikal
Day 11: Train to Moscow
Day 14: Three nights in Moscow
Day 17: Train to St Petersburg
Day 18: Three nights in St Petersburg
Day 21: End of trip

Departures

Depends on the rail timetables. Trains depart Beijing to Ulaan Baatar once or twice a week depending on the time of year.

Price

Depends on the number of nights, class of travel, level of accommodation and many other variables. Contact me for advice, quotes and to make a booking.

Includes

Depends on what you want and are prepared to pay for.

Grade

Easy travelling but you will be in remote places.


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