164 Hours on the World’s Longest Railway | Epic Trans‑Siberian Journey from Vladivostok to Moscow

164 Hours on the World’s Longest Railway | Epic Trans‑Siberian Journey from Vladivostok to Moscow

Riding the world’s longest railway Covering 9,288 km (5,771 mi) In 164 hours Crossing 8 time zones With 139 stops Across 2 continents In a private second-class compartment With a shower on board And Russian food From Vladivostok, on the Pacific coast To Russia’s capital Moscow Enjoy the ride! Welcome to Vladivostok! The second-largest city in the Russian Far East, after Khabarovsk. It is located on the Sea of Japan and approximately 45 kilometers (28 mi) from the China–Russia border and 134 kilometers (83 mi) from the North Korea–Russia border. It’s also Russia’s main Pacific port city on the Asian side of the country. Let’s take a look at the Vladivostok train station. Right in front of the station is the Monument to V. I. Lenin. Local buses also stop in front of the station. The station was opened in November 1893. A little further on is the entrance to the airport express trains. And right behind it is a great view of the city with the Golden Bridge and Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral. Behind is Morskoy Vokzal which connects the city by water to nearby countries like Japan, South Korea, and China. Let’s now take a look at the station platform, there are a few interesting things. There is a nice Vladivostok sign at the back of the station. This station is owned by Russian Railways and operated by Far Eastern Railway. You will find several monuments dedicated to the Trans-Siberian Railway here. A plaque honors Ho Chi Minh, who passed through Vladivostok in 1924 on his way to Moscow, and returned for visits in 1927 and 1934. The railway station is under state protection, and the bell marks symbolizing the start or end of the journey across Russia. A steam locomotive Ea‑3306 installed on the platform as a tribute to the heroic efforts of railway workers from Primorye during World War II. Originally built in the USA in 1944 as part of the Lend-Lease program, locomotive Ea-3306 was assigned to the Pervaya Rechka depot and retired in 1995. And of course, this iconic granite post, topped with a double-headed eagle, marks the start (or end) of the Trans-Siberian Railway: 9,288 km (5,771 mi) to Moscow. Be sure to come to the station much earlier to see everything! The train from the coldest city in the world, Yakutsk, is coming! And we were there too, you can find the link to our video in the corner above or in the video description. We did some shopping before the trip, but as you’ll see later in the video, there are still several options for food all the way to Moscow. So we bought this for about € 35/ $ 40/ ₽ 3400 and bought more during the journey. Let’s start day 1! Your luggage will be X-rayed when you enter the station. The station’s ceiling features a stunning decorative painting, showcasing early 20th-century Russian artistry. The waiting room has several benches to sit on, which also have power sockets and cup holders. A plaque honoring Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich, who laid the first stone of the Trans-Siberian Railway in 1891. This plaque honors the partnership between Vladivostok and Busan stations, established in 2015 during the Eurasia Friendship Express initiative. And this plaque commemorates the 2010 twinning of Vladivostok and Marseille railway stations, strengthening Russia–France ties. The station also has beautiful chandeliers and paintings. Next to the ticket office you will find pictures of the BAM Railway, which we also visited! You can find the video in the corner above or in the description below the video. There are other beautiful paintings and chandeliers in the luggage room. And even a small museum showcasing the rich history of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Featuring vintage photographs, railway memorabilia, and artifacts that tell the story of this iconic terminal’s role in connecting Russia’s vast expanse. And on this map you can see how far we are actually going! Today we will take the branded train №001Э “Rossiya” (“Россия”) departing at 22:25 on the Vladivostok-Moscow route. The train arrives at the platform 50 minutes before departure at 21:35. So let’s go! The train has approximately 15 carriages, there are only second-class sleeping compartments with 4 beds, third-class open sleeping plan (Platzkart) and second-class sleeping compartments for disabled passengers. And one restaurant car. There is also the possibility of transportation of animals without an accompanying person. Our train was pulled from the depot by this shunting locomotive TEM18DM-1261. Now let’s take a look at the locomotive that will pull us from Vladivostok. It’s great that our train is right next to the iconic granite post that marks the start (or end) of the Trans-Siberian Railway. And this is our Russian electric locomotive EP1-331 with a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). Of course, I was yelled at by railway employees for filming the locomotive… Train №001Э “Rossiya” (“Россия”) Vladivostok-Moscow. Our train is on platform 1. Let’s go on board! Passport check and then we can board. We will be traveling in a second-class sleeping compartment, which we purchased entirely for us (2 people) for better comfort and privacy. We paid €832 / $973 / ₽84,976 (Russian Rubles) for the entire compartment. And we bought the tickets at the station in cash 3 weeks before departure. So per person it’s approximately €208/ $243 / ₽ 18,980 (Russian Rubles). When you buy the entire compartment, you will get a discount of around 10-15%. And third-class (Platzkart) is even cheaper! That’s definitely a great price for a distance of 9288km (5771 mi) and such an exceptional trip! This is our home for the next week! Departure from Vladivostok on time at 22:25. (All times in the video are in local time) Let’s take a look at our long route map. We will cover an incredible 9288 km (5771 mi) in 6 days 19 hours 45 minutes, and are scheduled to arrive in Moscow next Tuesday morning at 11:10. Today is also Tuesday. Each carriage has its own train conductor (provodnik) who will introduce himself, give various information, and check your passport once again. In fact, we will be traveling during 8 days (not full days), because we started today’s day 1 on Tuesday at 22:25 and we will arrive in Moscow next Tuesday morning at 11:10. Bye-bye Vladivostok. Our first stop. Ugolnaya station in Primorsky Krai at 23:08. Stop for 5 minutes. Let’s go make the beds now. This needs to be disconnected and the bed will easily fold down. The top sheets are already on the bed. We have a fluffy pillow. And a blanket wrapped in bed linen. Everything is very clean. Well, this looks very cozy! Now let’s take a look at the toilets and shower. There are 2 toilets in this carriage. In the first we find power socket, soap, water, trash can and air freshener. There is also a baby changing table a two coat hooks. Also a big mirror. Everything is very clean and it was like that during the whole one week journey! Good job Russian Railways! Now a second toilet with a shower. Everything here is identical and again very clean. But we also find a shower here. There is also a shower curtain with extra coat hooks. Everything worked perfectly and the water was also pleasantly warm. But the toilet paper didn’t survive the humid air. There is also a cleaning schedule available, so you can prepare when to take a shower. Opposite the toilets there are three different trash cans. This screen also provides various information. For example, the timetable of our train. And another screen with additional information such as the outside temperature, current time or toilet occupancy. Christmas decorations on the windows. Which also have blinds. On the other side of the carriage we will find vending machines with drinks and snacks, coffee, chocolate etc. Prices here are around € 1-€ 2. So considering train prices, it’s not too expensive. There is also free cold and hot drinking water and other options for train food. You can also get something from here. Even ice cream. And at the end of the carriage is a room for the train conductor. Ussuriysk station at 00:41. Stop for 22 minutes. This station is lying just about 60 km (37 miles) away from China’s Heilongjiang province. Good morning from day 2. The sleep was very good! The bed is very comfortable and it was very quiet at night. The ticket price includes one meal. We got an egg tart with peppers, ham and cheese in the morning before 10:00. Including a box with a bottle of water, a hygiene kit, Apple and banana puree, a dried apricot bar, and one small mint candy. And a paper with information about what this box contains. Now let’s take a closer look at our compartment. The beds can be converted into seats. Next to the door are foldable stairs to the upper bed. A button to call the train conductor, several hangers and a coat hooks. Light controls and a place where you insert your card to lock your compartment from the inside and outside. So when you get off the train you can lock your compartment, that’s great! This is a 4-bed compartment, meaning you will find 4 cards here. The second blind can make it quite dark inside. Above the window there is a bed numbering, voice control for announcements, and a QR code for connecting to wifi and the entertainment system, but it didn’t work for us. And there’s also a business card for the train manager. The doors can also be locked from the inside. And there’s also a huge mirror across the entire door. Additional QR codes for food delivery, product catalog, passenger information, and contact information for the general manager. There is a large storage space above the door. The table can be folded a little. And there are 4 power sockets under the table. And another storage space is under the beds. The upper bed has a folding rail. And own storage space. Also 2 USB charging ports and a reading lamp. The lower beds also have their own storage space, even with a safe. And of course a reading lamp. We also have a travel kit containing slippers, toothpaste, toothbrush, shoehorn and wet napkin. A classic magazine. And another magazine with products that can be bought on the train, from food to the classic cup holders. This is a gold cup holder for around € 70/$ 81/ ₽6700. A sticker where you can give information about your arrival and the train conductor will come to wake you up. Our compartment and the rest of the train were cleaned several times a day during the entire week-long journey! Everything was perfectly clean all the time. Well done Russian Railways again! Support the channel and get access to ad-free videos, early access to every new video, and more! Become a channel member or join us on Patreon. Click the link above now or bellow any video. Thank you! We left Primorsky territory and are currently in Khabarovsk territory. This territory is approximately the size of Turkey! Vyazemskaya station on time at 10:00. Stop for 15 minutes. 125 years of the Far Eastern Railway. Podkhorenok River. Khor River. Time for morning coffee. Khabarovsk city in the distance. Khabarovsk station with 9 minutes delay at 12:25. Stop for 1 hour and 10 minutes. So let’s take a look around. The outside temperature is -17°C (1.4°F). Many times the train is inspected at stations. Train conductors also have to break the ice. At the end of our train, we have a diagnostic car equipped with measuring devices, cameras, lasers, and sensors to check track geometry, rail alignment, and overhead wires. For now, we still have the same locomotive, but we will change it many times on the way to Moscow. Let’s go look at the station. Opened in 1897 as an original wooden building, rebuilt in stone in 1926, modernized in the 1960s and 2000s. And today it’s a beautiful color station. Let’s take a look inside. As always in Russia, it is beautiful with ornate chandeliers and very clean. Of course, you will find everything you need here, from shops to restaurants. More pictures of BAM Railway, with which Khabarovsk has a direct connection. A restaurant with a large picture of a train and a view of the platform. Khabarovsk is 8,523km (5,296mi) from Moscow a 30km (18mi) from China, and is the largest city in the Russian Far East, larger than Vladivostok. In front of the station is a monument to Yerofey Pavlovich Khabarov, a 17th-century explorer who helped expand Russia into the Far East, and the city of Khabarovsk is named after him. Ok, let’s go back to the train. We still have some time, so… So we can take advantage of the winter season. Departure from Khabarovsk on time at 13:26. A large coal-fired power plant with an output of 435 MW supplying electricity and district heating. Love this architecture! Crossing the Khabarovsk Bridge across the 2,824 km (1,755 mi) Amur River, one of the great rivers of East Asia and the tenth longest river in the world. Carries the Trans‑Siberian Railway (lower deck) and a roadway (upper deck) across the Amur River. It is 3,890m (12,767ft) long including approaches and is featured on the Russian 5,000‑ruble banknote. After crossing this bridge, we left Khabarovsk Krai and we are now entering the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. We are racing with an iconic Soviet and Russian UAZ‑452 van, nicknamed Bukhanka (meaning “loaf of bread” in Russian). Very cute but strong car! And it is still in production today! This new water boiler is smaller, I think, a glass can barely fit in there. The older one was better. Time to eat and have hot tea. Soviet mainline freight steam locomotive L‑3037. In station on time at 14:58. Stop only for 1 minute. Birobidzhan-1 station on time at 15:57. Stop for 7 minutes. Birobidzhan is the capital of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, created as part of an ambitious Soviet plan to establish a Jewish homeland in the Russian Far East. It remains the only official Jewish autonomous region in the world. Even today, street and station signs appear in both Russian and Yiddish. Bira station on time at 16:45. Stop for 1 minute. A quiet stop deep in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, surrounded by endless taiga and rivers. Meeting with a train from Yakutsk, the coldest place in the world where we have also been! Arriving at a quiet stop named after a limestone, deep in the forests of the Jewish Autonomous Region. Izvestkovaya station on time at 17:22. Stop for 1 minute. The station sign here is also in Russian and Yiddish. After Izvestkovaya Station, the Trans‑Siberian Railway enters the hills of the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, passing through a series of old tunnels carved into the mountains. This section crosses the Bureya Range / Lesser Khingan mountains, which makes it the most mountainous and tunnel‑rich part of the Trans‑Siberian Railway east of Lake Baikal. The most notable is the Obluchye Tunnel, located near Obluchye Station. It’s one of the longest tunnels on this part of the route. Obluchye station on time at 18:53. Stop for 15 minutes. This is the last major stop in the Jewish Autonomous Oblast on the Trans-Siberian Railway when traveling westward. After Obluchye, the railway crosses into Amur Oblast. Outside temperature is -19°C (-2.2°F). After leaving Obluchye, the time zone also shifts backward by one hour from UTC+10 to UTC+9. Bureya River. Belogorsk station on time at 23:50. Stop for 42 minutes. We will also replace the locomotive here. This is a key railway hub in Amur Oblast. It serves as a junction on the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting to the Blagoveshchensk line. In front of the station is the golden Lenin Memorial. Welcome to the Amur Region. Time to change the locomotive. We got the same one. Now we have electric EP1-155 with a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). Some carriages were disconnected here. And a few were attached and will continue with us all the way to Moscow. The outside temperature is -17°C (1.4°F) Departure from Belogorsk on time at 00:32. Let’s eat and sleep. Good morning from day 3. We had another great night’s sleep! Skovorodino station 3 minutes late at 09:53. Stop for 46 minutes. This station serves as a junction between the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Baikal-Amur Railway (BAM). The temperature outside is -28°C (-18.4°F). Which apparently doesn’t pose a problem for some people. Our diagnostic cable is disconnected. And later reconnected, or was it replaced with another one? And right next to the station is Retro Park. An open-air museum displaying historical railway equipment and infrastructure, so let’s check it out. Steam locomotive monument L-3811. And many other interesting things from history. Memorial plaque in honor of the pioneers of the Amur Railway. There is also a shop. Cute dogs wait for food from people. The railway employee on the right also likes to slide. Departure from Skovorodino on time at 10:36. Bolshoy Never River. Drinking tea and getting some work done! The village of Bamovskaya. Oldoy River. Madalan Station. Bolshoy Madalan River. Urusha station. Urusha River. The dog runs to the train hoping to get food from the people. Erofey Pavlovich station on time at 14:08. Stop for 21 minutes. This station connects Siberia with the Russian Far East and plays a key role in the region’s railway network. It serves as a junction on the Amur–Yakutsk Mainline, connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Baikal–Amur Mainline (BAM). Interesting faces, does anyone know the story behind this? Let us know in the comments. Another steam locomotive. Like every larger station where we stop, also here is a shop where you can buy something. Departure from Erofey Pavlovich station on time at 14:29. Urka River. Let’s take a look at the rest of the train. The difference between the new carriages. And the old ones. Now let’s look at the restaurant car. There is a choice of breakfasts, meals, snacks, soups or drinks. On-board menu. Also possible to have the menu of the day for around €6 / $7 / ₽550. We ordered soup for around €4 / $4,60 / ₽400. Traditional borscht. And chicken soup. Now let’s look at the third-class (Platzkart). It’s an open-space plan that you share with others. There are also vending machines for food and drinks and free drinking water like in second-class. And now accessible carriage. There is a ramp that helps people in wheelchairs get on the train. Accessible 4-berth compartment. And also an accessible toilet, which was very clean and had everything you needed. Even a shower. Amazar station on time at 16:16. Stop for 5 minutes. We are now in Zabaykalsky Krai. Amazar river. We pass through the small Semiozernyj station. Nizhneye Olongro River. Mogocha town with Amazar River. Mogocha station on time at 18:03. Stop for 25 minutes. The nearby town, founded in 1910 as a railway supply point, grew into a mining and transport hub. So remote and icy it earned the nickname ‘Satan created Mogocha.’ Departure from Mogocha station on time at 18:28. Olongro River. Chernishevsk Zabaykalsk station on time at 00:12. Stop for 30 minutes. The temperature outside is -28°C (-18.4°F). Statue of Russian revolutionary democrat and writer Nikolay Gavrilovich Chernyshevsky. There are also small shops on the platform, open in the middle of the night. Time to change the locomotive. And now we have Electric locomotive EP1-371. When you open the window in your compartment and it’s outside -28°C (-18.4°F). Departure from Chernishevsk Zabaykalsk station 2 minutes late at 00:44. Let’s eat and sleep. Good morning from day 4. We had a great night’s sleep again! Just like in a hotel. Chita-2 station 2 minutes earlier at 08:28. Stop for 36 minutes. The temperature outside is -26°C (-14.8°F). This is a key stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway. It also acts as a gateway to China and Mongolia via the Trans-Siberian and the former Chinese Eastern Railroad junction. Several shops around the station. Walking out of Chita‑2 station, you’re greeted by the magnificent Kazan Cathedral. With its sky-blue facade and golden domes, a modern landmark built in the early 2000s that towers over the station square. This station was opened in 1899. I saw this years ago when Russia was shown somewhere, and it can still be seen today. Just look at that beautiful sunrise! There is also this amazing mosaic on the side of the station near the platform! Done by Innokentiy Sokolovsky recounts the dramatic history of Zabaykalsky, from Siberian pioneers and exiled Decembrists to wartime heroes. The memorial plaque built in 2007 on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of Russian Railways in honor of the pioneers of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Classic Soviet apartment buildings. Titovskaya Sopka, one of the distinct hills that are part of the foothills of the Yablonovy Mountains. Departure from Chita on time at 09:06. Chita River. Domna station. Breakfast time. Coffee time. It looks like a graveyard for old trains. Ouch… Khilok station on time at 13:47. Stop for 15 minutes. Opened in 1900, Khilok station was built during the original construction of the Trans‑Siberian Railway. The temperature outside is -16°C (3.2°F). Departure from Khilok station on time at 14:02. Khilok River. The fighter jet monument near the air base is an enduring tribute to its Soviet-era aviation legacy. Bada station on time at 15:05. Stop for 2 minutes. Petrovskiy Zavod station with a Decembrist mosaic on time at 16:58. Stop for 2 minutes. We now changed to Irkutsk Time (UTC+8). Gorhon station with Bukhanka on time at 16:41. Stop for 2 minutes. Zaigraevo station on time at 17:28. Stop for 2 minutes. Ulan-Ude station on time at 18:30. Stop for 27 minutes. The temperature outside is -10°C (14°F). This is an important stop on both the Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian Railways and is located in the capital of the Republic of Buryatia. We are approximately 5,640 km from Moscow. The BAM Railway representation, about which we have a video, can be found in the description below the video. Again several shops. You will find here everything you need for a long train ride. Our locomotive electric locomotive EP1-371. Steam locomotive SU-205-91 built between 1925–1941. Departure from Ulan-Ude on time at 18:57. We bought a few things for about €9 / $10 / ₽940. Selenga river. Mysovaya station on time at 21:28. Stop for 2 minutes. Irkutsk station on time at 02:52. Stop for 40 minutes. The station, with its stately historic building opened in 1899, welcomes you with an ornate facade. The temperature outside is -16°C (3.2°F) and the wind is very sharp and strong. The city of Irkutsk is known as the “Paris of Siberia”. Departure from Irkutsk on time at 03:32. Crossing the Pl. Irkut Bridge over the Irkut River. Irkutsk-Sortirovochniy station on time at 03:44. Stop for 2 minutes. Zima station on time at 07:25. Stop for 27 minutes. The garbage from the train is placed on the platform from where it will be picked up later. The station was built in 1899 as part of the original Trans-Siberian Railway, and shortly thereafter a locomotive depot, workshops, and living quarters were also built. The temperature outside is -28°C (-18.4°F). We have a carriage from Neryungri to Novosibirsk. Departure from Zima on time at 07:52. Good morning from day 5. Nizhneudinsk station on time at 11:35. Stop for 13 minutes. The temperature outside is -25°C (-13°F). Another steam Locomotive. Departure from Nizhneudinsk station on time at 11:48. Coffee time. Tea time. Here the rails separate from the Trans-Siberian Railway on the Baikal–Amur Mainline (BAM). We arrive at the city of Tayshet. A city from the Gulag era that became a railway junction. This station is serving as a major junction on the Trans‑Siberian Railway, where both the Baikal–Amur Mainline (BAM). Tayshet station 8 minutes earlier at 14:08. Stop for 3 minutes. Watch our video from BAM Railway. You can find the link above in the title or in the video description. Here we change time from (UTC+8) to (UTC+7) as we leave Irkutsk Oblast and enter Krasnoyarsk Krai. Departure from Tayshet on time at 14:19. Biryusa river. Ilanskaya station 2 minutes earlier at 15:29. Stop for 17 minutes. We are now in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Small shops on the platform again. Another steam locomotive. This 1898 station was built as part of the original construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Departure from Ilanskaya station on time at 15:48. Kan River. Kansk Yenisey station on time at 16:16. Stop for 4 minutes. Departure from Kansk Yenisey station on time at 16:20. Crossing Nikolayevskiy Most over the Yenisei River. The fifth-longest river system in the world, and the largest to drain into the Arctic Ocean. It is the central one of three large Siberian rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean (the other two being the Ob and the Lena). Krasnoyarsk station 4 minutes early at 20:03. Stop for 51 minutes. So we go to the store a short distance from the station. The temperature outside is -17°C (1.4°F). And there is a strong, very sharp wind. On the way to the store, we found this huge, beautiful mosaic from 1976. It showcases a central Lenin figure surrounded by rail workers and red banners. We were in this store. This station was opened in 1895 as part of the original Trans-Siberian Railway in classic Soviet monumental style. Krasnoyarsk is now home to over a million people. It’s the capital of Krasnoyarsk Krai and a key cultural and industrial center in Siberia. A classic local Russian train. Departure from Krasnoyarsk station on time at 20:58. Good morning from day 6. As always, we had a wonderfully quiet sleep. We are now arriving in Russia’s third-largest city and the biggest in Siberia, also Novosibirsk Oblast. Novosibirsk train station on time at 09:29. Stop for 1 hour. Here you can see the train from Kazakhstan, we also went there, the link to the video of how we crossed the Russian-Kazakh border can be found in the corner above or in the video description. The temperature outside is -14°C (6.8°F). This station is a key transport hub connecting Moscow to the Russian Far East, Central Asia, and beyond. Inside the station there are various historical photographs. And of course beautiful architecture. There is a fast food place a short distance from the station, so we go to buy breakfast. And we’ll look at the station from the front. This is one of the largest and busiest railway stations on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Built in monumental Stalinist style, its vast green facade and grand halls make it an architectural landmark of Siberia. The fast food is in that shopping mall opposite the station. Watch our video of the journey from Novosibirsk to the deepest lake in the world, Biakal! You can find the link in the corner above or in the description below the video. Coal used for heating in some carriages. Now we have another electric locomotive. Departure from Novosibirsk on time at 10:29. Crossing the Ob River. With its tributary the Irtysh forms the world’s seventh-longest river system, at 5,410 kM (3,360 mi). Tea no.725. Kozhurla station. Barabinsk station on time at 13:55. You have to hope your traveling companion doesn’t buy this smoked fish. Stop for 30 minutes. Barabinsk was founded in 1893 as a settlement for railway workers during the construction of the Trans‑Siberian Railway. The station is an important stop on the Trans‑Siberian line, about 2,768 km (1,720 mi) from Moscow. Barabinsk was famous as a place where long‑distance trains made extended stops, and passengers could buy hot meals, pirozhki (stuffed pastries), smoked fish, and local delicacies right on the platform. The temperature outside is -17°C (1.4°F). Local train from Novosibirsk to Barabinsk. Departure from Barabinsk on time at 14:25. Ozero-Karachinskoye station on time at 15:25. Stop for 5 minutes. Tatarskaya station on time at 16:23. Stop for 2 minutes. If you want to see a third-class train journey in Russia, click on the link in the video description. Arriving in Omsk and Omsk Oblast. The time zone changes from UTC+7 to UTC+6. Omsk train station on time at 17:10. Stop for 16 minutes. The temperature outside is -13°C (8.6°F). Omsk is a key stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, with long-distance trains often making extended stops here due to locomotive changes. It connects to routes that go south toward Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. Departure from Omsk train station on time at 17:26. Irtysh River. It is the chief tributary of the Ob and is also the longest tributary in the world. Ishim train station on time at 19:56. Stop for 3 minutes. Tyumen train station on time at 23:18. Stop for 19 minutes. Tyumen is a significant city in southwestern Siberia, known as the administrative center of Tyumen Oblast. It serves as a major hub for the oil and gas industries in Russia due to its strategic location at the crossroads of motor, rail, water, and air routes. Monument to 175 years of Russian Railways. Departure from Tyumen on time at 23:37. Dinner time. Yekaterinburg station on time at 04:45. Stop for 42 minutes. Watch our video how we traveled to Yekaterinburg and crossed the border between Europe and Asia. Link below the video. The temperature outside is -12°C (10.4°F). When we reached Yekaterinburg on the Trans-Siberian Railway, we officially left Siberia and entered the Urals region. Situated just west of the Ural Mountains, Yekaterinburg marks the transition from Siberia to the Urals on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Departure from Yekaterinburg on time at 05:27. Now we are also leaving the Asian part of Russia and entering the European part. Good morning from day 7. lunch time. Arriving to one of the largest cities in the Ural region of Russia, Perm. Located in the Perm Krai region on the western slopes of the Ural Mountains. Perm-2 train station on time at 11:16. Stop for 25 minutes. The Perm railway station is a key stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting European Russia with Siberia and the Urals. The plaque commemorates the construction of the “11-armored train” in 1941-1942 by Perm workers, honoring the defense of the homeland. The temperature outside is -7°C (19.4°F). We bought something from a small shop on the platform. Departure from perm-2 station on time at 11:41. Kamskiy Bridge over the Kama River. Breakfast time from the shop on the platform. Cheptsa River. Pibanshur train station. Balezino station on time at 14:11. Stop for 28 minutes. We enter a new time zone, moving from Perm’s UTC+5 to UTC+4, losing one hour as we travel closer to Moscow. Multiple shops on the platform. Balezino station is a key railway junction located in Udmurtia. It serving as an important connection point between the Ural region and western Russia. Train conductors always have to break the ice. Time to change the locomotive. For electric locomotive EP1M-805. Departure from Balezino on time at 14:39. Kirov station on time at 17:13. Stop for 25 minutes. Here again the time changes from UTC+4 to UTC+3. Again, a small shop on the platform. We tried to cool our drink in the snow. Departure from Kirov on time at 17:38. Svecha train station on time at 19:53. Sharya station on time at 22:20. Stop for 14 minutes. Galich train station on time at 01:54. Stop for 36 minutes. Time to change locomotive again. It looks like we’ll have a diesel locomotive this time. Galich is a historic town located in Kostroma Oblast, western Russia. Known for its rich medieval history and beautiful churches. Kostroma Novaya station on time at 04:45. Stop for 45 minutes. And we’ll change the locomotive again. Departure from Kostroma on time at 05:30. Volga River. The longest and most important river in Europe, stretching about 3,530 kilometers (2,194 miles). Nerekhta station on time at 06:10. Stop for 5 minutes. Yaroslav station on time at 07:00. Stop for 3 minutes. Good morning from day 8. Our last day! We had a good, restful sleep. Only a few hours left until we arrive in Moscow. The temple of Prepodobnogo Seraphim of Sarovskogo. Aleksandrov-1 station 2 minutes earlier at 09:08. Stop for 2 minutes. Mytishchi station. Moscow Yaroslavskaya on time at 11:10. And here we are after 6 days 19 hours 45 minutes and 9288 km (5771mi)! We just spent a week on the train. And it was the best! Bye-bye our home. Everything was great, the train was constantly cleaned by the staff, everything was taken care of, we had long stops to buy food, water and get some fresh air. The time passed very quickly! And we would definitely go again. What about you? Would you take such a long train journey? Let us know in the comments. The Trans-Siberian Railway is definitely an iconic train ride and you will experience a lot along the way, we recommend it! So what next? What would you like to see? To see the Lastochka train video, click on the link in the corner or below the video. This was our home for the week. And of course, there’s the iconic granite column in Moscow that marks the beginning (or end) of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Don’t miss the video of the fastest train in Russia, Sapsan! You can find the link in the description below the video. And here we have a statue of Lenin. Welcome to the capital of Russia, Moscow! This station was opened in 1904 and is one of Moscow’s oldest railway terminals. The station is known for its grand and historic architecture. Inside, is a nice, huge painting on the ceiling dedicated to the BAM railway. We hope you enjoyed the video. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share it with your friends. Also, let us know what you think about this journey. 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Hello from Russia! 🇷🇺 Today, we board the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway from Vladivostok to Moscow — the world’s longest railway! This epic 7-day journey covers 9,288 km (5,771 mi), crosses two continents, and passes through two time zones.
Starting in Vladivostok, a vibrant port city on the Pacific coast, we ride day and night all the way to Russia’s capital, Moscow. But this isn’t just a train ride. It’s an unforgettable documentary capturing the heart and soul of Russia, and the real experience of long-distance train travel.
In this video, discover what it’s really like to live on a Russian train for a full week — 164 hours non-stop on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway. Experience breathtaking scenery as we cross Asia and Europe. Learn essential tips to sleep, eat, and stay sane on the train. Plus, get practical advice to plan your own Trans-Siberian adventure and find out exactly how much this epic journey costs in 2025.
Join us and enjoy the ride on the Trans-Siberian Railway, the longest railway on Earth!

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Departure from: Vladivostok
Arrival to: Moscow
Travel time: 6 days 19 hours 45 minutes
Ticket fare: 832 € / 973 $ / 84976 ₽ (whole compartment)
Distance (approx.): 9288 km / 5771 mi
Railway company: Russian Railways ( RZD / ржд )
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• Video chapters •
00:00 – Intro
00:43 – Vladivostok, Russia
01:13 – Vladivostok train station
03:46 – Day 1
06:03 – Trans-Siberian train №001Э Rossiya (Россия)
07:37 – Tickets informations
08:13 – Departure from Vladivostok
08:27 – Route map
09:23 – Bed check in second-class compartment
10:28 – Toilet check
11:46 – Shower check
15:16 – Day 2
16:08 – Second-class compartment in Trans-Siberian train
20:05 – Support the channel
25:33 – Khabarovsk train station
32:27 – Belogorsk train station
39:25 – Day 3
41:12 – Skovorodino trai station
53:25 – Restaurant car
54:59 – Third-class (Platzkart) in Trans-Siberian train
55:31 – Accessible carriage
01:04:42 – Day 4
01:05:08 – Chita train station
01:26:01 – Ulan-Ude train station
01:28:53 – Irkutsk train station
01:33:49 – Day 5
01:57:55 – Krasnoyarsk train station
02:01:40 – Day 6
02:02:26 – Novosibirsk train station
02:19:49 – Omsk train station
02:23:22 – Tyumen train station
02:25:02 – Yekaterinburg train station
02:27:15 – Day 7
02:30:07 – Perm train station
02:41:24 – Kirov train station
02:50:30 – Day 8
02:58:04 – Arrival in Moscow
02:58:09 – Conclusion
02:59:12 – Moscow Yaroslavskiy station
03:02:10 – Moscow, Russia
03:02:26 – Outro

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