Planning to travel through Russia by train? Unsure how to buy tickets on Russian railways? We can help to get you started on any train journey in Russia, from an epic trans-Siberian odyssey to a simple express connection between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Railways have particular importance in Russia. Since their rapid development in the second half of the 19th century, it has been the endless miles of railroad that have held the far-flung cities of the Russian nation together and pulled the whole country into the modern world. Without its railways, it’s hard to imagine that Russia could exist as a state, and its equally hard to imagine any exploration of the country that doesn’t involve a train journey.
Rail remains if not the fastest then often the most comfortable and certainly the most exciting way to travel through Russia. Every train journey is a little holiday in itself – a chance to enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Russian railway carriage, to watch the often spectacular scenery roll buy at stately pace outside your carriage window, to share food, drink, and life stories with your fellow passengers, or just to catch up on much-needed sleep in the cocoon-like comfort of a railway bunk.
Buying rail tickets from abroad, however, can be a challenge. There’s a myriad of options in terms not only of ticket class, but also of types of train, and there’s little information available in English to assist you in making your choice. That’s why we’re here to help. Just fill out the form below, and we’ll take you step-by-step through the process of buying any Russian train ticket, ensuring you get the most comfortable and convenient rail journey at the right price.
