Average train ticket prices for the Trans-Siberian railway

Budgeting for Trans-Siberian train tickets is one of the most important parts of planning your Trans-Siberian adventure. We thought we would take some of the hassle out of this by looking at the average prices for some of the most popular Trans-Siberian routes.

Of course, this is not an exact science, as the time of year, the demand and how far in advance you book can all have an impact on the price, but the prices presented here should give you a starting point for all your planning needs.

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The original Trans-Siberian: Between Moscow and Vladivostok, via the Siberian region

The original Trans-Siberian travels between Russia's capital Moscow and Vladistovok in Russia's far east, crossing Europe and Asia and passing through beautiful Siberia.

This route allows you to see the Amur and Khabarovsk regions, including the Amur River, which is one of the world's ten longest rivers.

Fast Trains
Route		Train	Second Class Upper Berth	Second Class Lower Berth
Moscow	Vladivostok	100
Moscow	Irkutsk	100
Irkutsk	Vladivostok	100
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	100
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk
Irkutsk	Vladivostok

Firmeny Trains
Route		Train	First Class	Second Class Upper Berth	Second Class Lower Berth
Moscow	Vladivostok	2
Moscow	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Vladivostok	2
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	2
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk
Irkutsk	Vladivostok

The diverse Trans-Mongolian: Between Moscow and Beijing, via Mongolia

If you would like to step off the beaten path, the Trans-Monoglian Railway is for you. Travelling between Moscow and Beijing, via Ulan Bator in Mongolia, the Trans-Mongolian will let you experience the incredible contrast between Siberia and the vast, dramatic landscape of the Gobi.

Fast Trains
Route		Train	First Class	Second Class
Moscow	Beijing	4
Moscow	Irkutsk	4
Irkutsk	Beijing	4
Moscow	Ulan-Bator	4
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	24
Moscow	Irkutsk	4
Irkutsk	Ulan-Bator	6
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	24
Moscow	Irkutsk	4
Irkutsk	Ulan-Ude	6
Ulan-Ude	Ulan-Bator	306
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	24
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	100
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk	6
Irkutsk	Ulan-Bator	306
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	24
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	100
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk	6
Irkutsk	Ulan-Ude	6
Ulan-Ude	Ulan-Bator	306
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	24

Firmeny Trains
Route		Train	First Class	Second Class Upper Berth	Second Class Lower Berth
Moscow	Beijing	4
Moscow	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Beijing	4
Moscow	Ulan-Bator	6
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	4
Moscow	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Ulan-Bator	6
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	4
Moscow	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Ulan-Ude	2
Ulan-Ude	Ulan-Bator	306
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	4
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	2
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Ulan-Bator	306
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	4
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	2
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Ulan-Ude	2
Ulan-Ude	Ulan-Bator	306
Ulan-Bator	Beijing	4

The unique Trans-Manchurian: Between Moscow and Beijing, via the Manchuria region

One of the world's great 'hidden' journeys, the Trans-Manchurian Railway will guide you between Moscow and Beijing, taking in the incredible landscapes of the Manchuria region of China, and Harbin, a Chinese city with a Russian heritage.

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Fast Trains
Route		Train	First Class	Second Class Upper Berth
Moscow	Beijing	20
Moscow	Irkutsk	6
Irkutsk	Beijing	20
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	100
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk	6
Irkutsk	Beijing	20

Firmeny Trains
Route		Train	First Class	Second Class Upper Berth	Second Class Lower Berth
Moscow	Beijing	20
Moscow	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Beijing	20
Moscow	Yekaterinburg	2
Yekaterinburg	Irkutsk	2
Irkutsk	Beijing	20

Please note

All prices are correct as of Summer 2019.
These prices are valid until December 2019.
Prices here are for planning purposes only and do not represent the final cost of these journeys.
Price may vary based on season, demand, booking date, and availability.
Where first class tickets are not available, we have substituted them for two second class tickets to approximate the offer of first class.
These prices are inclusive of all charges and booking fees, though exclusive of any delivery charges (where applicable).
Travelling in Russia Mongolia and China may require a visa. For more information, and to purchase your visas, visit the visas section of our website, or head directly to our Tran-Siberian Visas page.

Further information

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If you require information on visas for these journeys, please see the following link:

Trans-Russian, Trans-Mongolian and Trans-Manchurian visas

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