Moscow to Berlin Trains

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Moscow to Berlin Train Route

Moscow to Berlin is one of the most popular International rail routes offered by Russian Railways. It covers 1788 km, crosses 4 countries and takes about 23 hours as it makes its way from the German capital to Russia' capital. The train travels through Belarus and therefore, you will need a Belarus transit visa for the trip. Some adventurous travelers book Berlin - Moscow tickets back-to-back with the Trans-Siberian routes (all of which finish in Moscow) and extend their journey to Europe to cover the total of about 11000 km!

There are two trains running on the Moscow to Berlin train route, which operate 3-4 times a week depending on the season. The same trains run on the Berlin to Moscow route.

Distance
1788 km

3-4 trains
per week

Trip covers
4 countries

Fastest train
20 hours

Slowest train
23 hours

Price from
223 USD

Moscow - Berlin - Paris

The Moscow – Berlin – Paris train covers the distance of 2740 km it 3017 km (depending on direction) and goes through 5 countries: Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, and France. This is a fast train with an increased level of service called a "firmenny" train. In 2015, all carriages were replaced with those of the new RIC modification. Three types of carriages are available on this train: VIP 1st class, regular 1st class and 2nd class carriages.

023Й

18:17

Moscow Belorussky

1d 4h 36m

20:53

Berlin Hbf

023Ч

20:00

Moscow Belorussky

1d 3h 3m

21:03

Berlin Hbf

Strizh

The Moscow - Berlin Strizh train runs through 4 countries: Russia, Belarus, Poland, and Germany and covers a distance of 1900 km. The train departs twice a week: on Saturday and Sunday from Moscow and on Sunday and Monday from Berlin. It travels through Smolensk, Orsha, Minsk, Brest, Terespol, Warsaw, Poznan, Rzepin and Frankfurt (Oder). Each train has 20 Carriages.

013М

09:56

Moscow Belorussky

22h 50m

06:46

Berlin Hbf

Moscow to Berlin Trains

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Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

Can I travel from Russia to Germany by train?

Yes, there are 2-3 Moscow - Berlin trains per week. These trains run through Belarus so foreign citizens may need a Belarus transit visa as well as Russian and German visas for this trip.

How long is the train trip from Moscow to Berlin?

The travel time between Moscow and Berlin is 23 to 27 hours depending on the train.

Can I travel from Russia to Germany with my cat or dog by train?

Yes, you can travel with your pet in any class but only if you book all seats in the cabin, i.e. two for 1st class or 4 for 2nd class.

Is there a train from China to Germany?

There is no direct train, but you can do it with only one transfer in Moscow. The Beijing - Moscow train trip takes 5 days. The train goes through Mongolia so you may need a transit visa. The Moscow - Berlin trip takes 1 day, the train goes through Belarus, and a Belarus transit visa is required.