The Trans-Siberian Railway, in Russia, is the longest railway trip spanning across three countries and two continents, bringing holidaymakers to some of the most remote parts of the world. The Trans-Siberian train connects Russia, Mongolia and China and is a non-stop trip crossing a total of eight time zones.
The original Trans-Siberian trip takes seven days, connecting the cities of Moscow to Vladivostok, and stretches 9,258km (6,152 miles). Other routes include the Trans-Manchurian trip (Moscow to Beijing), which takes six days; a train trip to Ulan-Bator, around five days; and the Trans-Mongolian route, which is the shortest route, running from Moscow to Beijing, going through Mongolia.
Tickets cost from around $120 (£88) for a basic ticket to $1,000 (£740) for first class travel.
Russian Train said: “As soon as it was built at the beginning of the 19th century, the Trans-Siberian Railway was proclaimed the finest of the diamonds on the crown of the Russian Empire and became famous to the whole world.
“Since then, it has been attracting many travellers striving to see the miracle of engineering and to experience the peculiar way of journey.
“At the same time, the Trans-Siberian regular trains are mostly used by locals for their commuting needs, so it is an excellent way to meet the real people and feel the pure soul of the country.”
The Trans-Siberian Railway offers holidaymakers the opportunity to travel with “absolutely incomparable landscapes”, making the trip a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
A traveller described the train trip on Tripadvisor as a “unique, unforgettable journey”, while another one said it’s a “fascinating experience”.
“My wife and I crossed off our list one of these ‘must-do in our lifetime’ items, which was the Trans Siberian Railway. Time flies on the train, I barely read one book in four days, the rest of the time stared out of the window; Russia by train is fascinating!”
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
