Trans-Siberian trip in August
I want to travel through Russia for 30 days from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok. I'm currently learning Russian and should finish A2 in August when I want to start the trip.
I read about booking the train tickets and found out, that it's possible to buy the tickets at the train stations so you can be more flexible. However I also read that the tickets in summer can be more expensive than usually. Is it still worth it to buy the tickets in Russia or should I stay safe (also in regards to having a safe tickets in case they are sold out?) and book the tickets now? Especially since I want to make 3-4 stops during the trip.
Best Answer
I did much train travel in the area (Murmansk, St P, Moscow, Volgograd, Astrakhan, Aktau, and Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Ulan Bator) back in 2011, and aside from the final leg from Irkutsh to Ulan Bator, all were trivial to book a day in advance. I had to wait two days from Irkutsk.
I also had trouble in Almaty to Astana - trains were booked out for 5 days in advance.
Otherwise, all were done in the station of depature, on the day or the day prior.
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How much does it cost to travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway?
To travel on the Trans-Siberian train, from Vladivostok to Moscow, it costs around $1,600 in a first class sleeper compartment, and $820 in a second class sleeper compartment. You can also find third class open-plan dormitory cars on some trains.Is the Trans-Siberian Railway worth it?
As you can tell from my post, I definitely feel like the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian is awesome! It can be an affordable way to between Europe and Asia along a route that is off the beaten path and if you're doing the trip with friends, you'll forge memories of a lifetime.Is the Trans-Siberian Railway still running?
The famous Rossiya (the Russia) runs from Moscow to Vladivostok every day all year round, 9,259 km (5,752 miles) in 8 nights.How many days does it take to travel the Trans-Siberian Railway?
How long does it take to travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway? Generally, traveling from one side of Russia to the other takes 7 days provided that you go by Moscow to Vladivostok direct train without any stops en route.Trans Siberian Express August 2018 (Incl. crossing Lake Baikal)
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