There is something very romantic about train journeys. They take us back to the older days and they can be experiences in themselves, not just the logistical means to take us from one place to another. It is virtually impossible not to be fascinated by the Trans-Siberian and whether you are a fan of train journeys or not, this experience must have a place on every traveller’s bucket list!
Contrary to the common understanding, Trans-Siberian is not the name of a train but of the railway network connecting Moscow with the Russian Far East. Started in 1891, it was completed amidst the rage of WWI in 1916 and offers a link between the capital and Vladivostok in a journey spanning two continents and 7 time zones for a total of 9,289 km. Nowadays, it still is the main transport link in Russia and although it attracts many tourists, it is mostly used by domestic travellers.
You can travel either East or West bound and choose between several trains employed for the journey. They offer different timetables and departure days but no matter the season, the Trans-Siberian railway is always open for business, thus meaning you can book the trip also in winter!
We can offer you a vast range of itineraries to suit your interests and we can advise on the best way of crafting the perfect journey. Our most popular routes are the Classic Trans-Siberian from Moscow to Vladivostok in 14 days and 13 nights with stops along the way in the most famous places of interest like Lake Baikal and Irkutsk. Or you may want to connect with the Chinese railway network and travel on the Trans-Mongolian line from Moscow to Beijing via Ulaanbaatar in 15 days and 14 nights.
We do suggest all travellers wishing to live an experience on either the Trans-Siberian or Trans-Mongolian railways, to entrust a reputable tour operator like Fleewinter to organise the journey as the route has to be planned and booked in advance together with all the necessary visas. This process can be lengthy and difficult so let us take care of it all for you!
No matter what route you want us to plan, this is going to be the best railway journey you will ever take! A once in your life kind of experience that will stay with you forever.
