One of the longest rail journeys in the world
One of the longest rail journeys in the world, the Trans-Siberian Railway stretches some 9,289 kilometers from Moscow to Vladivostok, taking about 7 days and crossing eight time zones.
The journey includes Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk (on the shore of Lake Baikal), Ulan-Ude and Vladivostok. Trains range from basic to luxurious, with options such as high-end trips on the famous Rossiya train and the Golden Eagle.
Along the way, passengers take in the breathtaking natural scenery of the Ural Mountains, Siberian taiga and iconic Lake Baikal.
The train also offers opportunities to meet locals, taste regional foods and explore Russian towns and villages.
This is a year-round journey, with every season bringing its own beauty to this iconic route.
Fun facts:
- Longest railway: The Trans-Siberian stretches for 9,289 kilometers, crossing both Europe and Asia.
- Eight time zones: Passengers adjust their watches a lot as the train passes through eight time zones!
- Lake Baikal: This stop has the deepest lake in the world, containing 20% of the Earth’s unfrozen freshwater reserves.
- Engineering feats: The route includes over 500 bridges and 200 tunnels.
- World’s largest Lenin head: In Ulan-Ude, you can see a giant statue of Lenin’s head, which is 25 feet high!