Moscow to Minsk Trains

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Moscow to Minsk Train Route

Most Moscow to Minsk trains make 3 stops on their way from the capital of Russia to Belarus' capital - in Vyazma, Smolensk, and Orsha. They cover the distance of 751 km in 7-10 hours.

On the Moscow to Minsk route, there are many trains to choose from. From 8-hour overnight trains to high-speed day trains, from the luxurious to the basic – you can always find a train that will suit your needs. Several trains on this route continue their way to European capitals - Prague, Paris, Warsaw, and Berlin. The same trains run on the Minsk to Moscow route.

Distance
751 km

9-11 trains
per day

3 stops
on way

Fastest train
7 hours

Slowest train
10 hours

Price from
29 USD

Belarus

Train #001/002 Belarus is an overnight train running daily between Moscow and Minsk. The train is operated by Belarus Railways. It covers 750 km in 9 hours. 1st and 2nd class carriages are available. The restaurant car offers a wide range of meals that passengers can purchase with cash or credit card.

001Б

22:13

Moscow Belorussky

10h 13m

07:26

Minsk Pas

Lastochka

Lastochka trains are high-speed electric trains produced by Siemens Transportation Systems. Lastochka trains are equipped with a modern safety system and offer a high level of comfort both for passengers and staff. The train's maximum speed is 160 km/h. The train can accommodate 443 passengers and consists of 5 carriages with 2nd class seats including 4 seats for disabled passengers and 30 fold-out seats. Trains operating at busy times and servicing popular destinations may have up to 10 carriages.

717М

06:20

Moscow Belorussky

7h 52m

13:12

Minsk Pas

721М

15:55

Moscow Belorussky

22:55

Minsk Pas

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

9h 42m

02:59

Minsk Pas

023Ч

20:00

Moscow Belorussky

9h 26m

04:26

Minsk Pas

Nice - Moscow

The Moscow to Nice train has been operating since September 23rd, 2010. Prior to this, there was train connection between Russia and the French Riviera only during tsarist times. In 2015, to mark the 150th anniversary of the railway connection between France and Russia the train was considerably upgraded.

017Б

18:17

Moscow Belorussky

9h 42m

02:59

Minsk Pas

Polonez

Polonez is a fast train operating on the Moscow to Warsaw route. The Polonez train covers 1316 km in 18 hours. Its maximum speed is 200 kmh. 1st and 2nd class cabins are available on the train. On the Moscow - Brest - Moscow leg of the journey the train has a bistro car.

009В

16:50

Moscow Belorussky

9h 28m

01:18

Minsk Pas

009Щ

15:51

Moscow Belorussky

9h 22m

00:13

Minsk Pas

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

8h 10m

17:06

Minsk Pas

Vltava

The Vltava train is a fast train operating on the Moscow to Prague route 1-3 times a week depending on the season. The train covers 2095 km in 27 hours and goes through 3 countries: Russia, Belarus, and Czech Republic. 1st and 2nd class cabins are available.

021Е

19:12

Moscow Belorussky

9h 46m

03:58

Minsk Pas

021Я

20:00

Moscow Belorussky

9h 26m

04:26

Minsk Pas

Yantar

The branded Yantar train #029/030 has operated on the Moscow – Kaliningrad route since 1961. It runs daily and covers 1285 km in 20 hours. The train crosses 3 countries: Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. The train has first, second and third-class carriages and a nice dining car with a special menu for passengers. NOTE: As the train runs through Belarus, a Belarus transit visa is required for the trip. Border crossing formalities are carried out in the train during the trip. Passengers traveling with e-visas to Kaliningrad cannot enter or exit Russia using this train!

029Ч

19:53

Moscow Belorussky

9h 48m

04:41

Minsk Pas

Testimonials

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First Visit to Russia

Using Russian Rail's website I purchased tickets from Warsaw to Moscow on the overnight train and then tickets on the Sapsan from Moscow to St Petersburg. Instructions were clear and concise making the purchase of tickets hassle free. I would most certainly use their services again and would have no hesitation in recommending their services to others.

Published, September, 2016

— Shane Betts, UK

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