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The Trains

The information on our packages for travel from Beijing to Moscow, or from Beijing back to Beijing, or from Vladivostok to Moscow, or from Moscow to Beijing, or even from Beijing via Mongolia and Lake Baikal to Vladivostok will explain most of what you need to know about the trains and the different stopovers we offer. Please read all this important info carefully, but do not hesitate to contact us with any further questions.

 

We advise you to subscribe to a travel insurance before departure. We can provide travel insurance with Blue Cross or AXA for your whole journey, but you can subscribe only while you’re in Hong Kong.

 

The LEGENDARY train: (go and see several pictures of the cabins)

There are three different classes of carriages on the Trans-Mongolian trains #3 & 4 and two on all other trains (except # 3 63 & 364, which has only second class 2/4). These international trains keep high standards. Clean bedding is provided.

1/2=first class, 2 in a cabin

1/4=first class, 4 in a cabin

2/4=second class, 4 in a cabin

¶  The popular so-called second class (2/4) 'hard sleeper' has four comfortable beds per cabin and is the same on all trains.

¶  The Chinese train #3 has first class (1/4) 'soft sleeper' cabins with four beds, very similar to second class. The difference lies in the size of the cabin, which is 16 cm wider, and in the service. We don’t use this class.

¶  Real luxury starts in first class (1/2) 'Deluxe' with only two beds in a cabin plus sofa. You also share a small shower-room with the next compartment. This class is only available on trains #3 & 4, and on the Chinese trains #23 & 24. Book early, as places are limited.

¶  First class (1/2) cabins on all other trains are the same size and set-up as second class, but with two beds only. You can opt to travel first class on all trains, except on trains # 3 63 & 364 between Ulaanbaatar and Irkutsk.

 

All packages are based on second class, with the option to upgrade to first class where indicated. Food on the train is not included, but is cheaply available in the dining car for local currency or US dollars. Budget around US$ 10 for a meal.