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There are many ways to travel into Russia from Europe. You can arrive from Germany, Finland, and from Poland. You can also enter Russia through Latvia, Estonia, or Kiev. Please note: a transit visa is required for trains that stop or go through Belarus. The following are just a few options we can recommend for a quick and efficient trip into the Russian cities of Moscow or St. Petersburg. If you want to save time - you can choose a direct train. If you'd rather have a longer and more picturesque trip - there are also many options available for you to choose from.
If you are traveling from the Baltic Countries there are also enough nice options to get into Russia.
Tallinn-Moscow
| Estonia #034ð Moscow – Tallinn |
Passenger train "Estonia" includes 1st class cars (2-seater compartments) and 2nd class compartment cars (4-seater compartments). 9 double compartments are available in each first class carriage - 18 passenger places in all. All cars are equipped with airconditioners making travel more comfortable. Each compartment has space for the luggage of two passengers. 2nd class carriages consist of of 9 four-seater compartments -34 places in all. The majority of cars have airconditioning. Tea and coffee is offered free of charge, the payment for bed-linen is included in cost of the ticket. The dining-car has a wide choice of salads, sandwiches, snacks, hot dishes and desserts. Drinks can be ordered from the restaurant to the passengers compartment. |
| Departure Moscow |
18:15 Daily |
| Arrival Tallinn |
08:27 |
| Total hours: |
15h 12m |
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| #034x Tallinn – Moscow |
| Departure Tallinn: |
17:10 Daily |
| Arrival Moscow: |
09:20 |
| Total hours: |
15h 10m |
| Total km: |
964 |
Riga-Moscow
| Latvia #001 Moscow - Riga |
This overnight train running between Moscow and Riga guarantees comfort. There are snacks and beverages provided (for a fee) in each compartment, but spring water, tea and the breakfast package are free. Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people.The restaurant-on-wheels serves an a la carte dinner. The borders and customs control takes about one hour and a half and is usually a matter of formality. |
| Departure Moscow |
19:11 Daily |
| Arrival Riga |
10:30 |
| Total hours: |
16h 19m |
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| #002 Riga - Moscow |
| Departure Riga: |
16:20 Daily |
| Arrival Moscow: |
09:41 |
| Total hours: |
16h 21m |
| Total km: |
922 |
Riga-Saint-Petersburg
| #037 Saint-Petersburg – Riga |
An overnight train either to St. Petersburg or Riga guarantees comfort. There are snacks and beverages provided on each compartment table which must be paid for if consumed, but the spring water, tea and breakfast package is free. There are available both 1st and 2nd class cabins. The 1st class is a cabin with sleeping berth for 2 people.
The 2nd class is a cabin with sleeping berth for 4 people.
The restaurant-on-wheels serves an "a la carte dinner". The borders and customs control takes about one hour and a half and is usually a matter of formality unless you are a criminal!!! |
| Departure Saint-Petersburg |
21:36 Daily |
| Arrival Riga |
09:55 |
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| #038 Riga - Saint-Petersburg |
| Departure Riga: |
19:30 Daily |
| Arrival Saint-Petersburg: |
09:17 |
| Total hours: |
12h 47m |
Vilnius-Moscow
| Lietuva #005 Moscow – Vilnius |
This is a Fast train going through Latvia with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train.
Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people.
Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included. Passengers may purchase newspapers and order hot food, cold snacks, alcohol beverages, soft drinks, coffee or tea, sweets in the dining car. |
| Departure Moscow |
19:05 Daily |
| Arrival Vilnius |
08:41 |
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| #006 Vilnius - Moscow |
| Departure Vilnius: |
17:07 Daily |
| Arrival Moscow: |
09:20 |
| Total hours: |
14:36 |
| #029 Moscow - Vilnius |
The train goes through Belarus. This is a Fast train with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train.
Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people.
Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included. |
| Departure Moscow |
14:06 Daily |
| Arrival Vilnius |
04:20 |
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| #030 Vilnius - Moscow |
| Departure Vilnius: |
17:47 Daily |
| Arrival Moscow: |
09:31 |
| Total hours: |
15:14 |
Vilnius-Saint-Petersburg
| #079 Saint-Petersburg - Vilnius |
The train goes through Belarus. This is a Fast train with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train.
Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people.
Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included. |
| Departure Saint-Petersburg |
18:16 Even dates |
| Arrival Vilnius |
13:12 |
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| #080 Vilnius - Saint-Petersburg |
| Departure Vilnius: |
15:48 Odd dates |
| Arrival Saint-Petersburg: |
11:29 |
| Total hours: |
18:41 |
| #391 Saint-Petersburg - Vilnius |
The train goes through Latvia. This is a Fast train with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train.
Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people.
Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included. Passengers may purchase newspapers and order hot food, cold snacks, alcohol beverages, soft drinks, coffee or tea, sweets in the dining car. |
| Departure Saint-Petersburg |
19:45 Odd dates |
| Arrival Vilnius |
09:00 |
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| #392 Vilnius - Saint-Petersburg |
| Departure Vilnius: |
17:41 Even dates |
| Arrival Saint-Petersburg: |
08:35 |
| Total hours: |
13:44 |
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