#003/004
Runs
once a week
Duration
5 days
Distance
7622 km
Connects
3 countries
The Moscow to Beijing train 003/004 departs from Yaroslavsky train station in Moscow and arrives 5 days later at Beijing Central station. It is one of the most popular Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian trains for both Russians and foreigners. It passes through Mongolia and makes a stop in Ulaanbaatar on its way to Beijing.
The train is operated by both Russian and Chinese staff. When the train crosses the border between Mongolia and China, the wheels of the train are changed to a smaller gauge - the whole process takes six hours.
The train has both 1st and 2nd class carriages. First-class cabins have two berths one over the other and a private shower and WC, shared with the compartment next door. Second-class cabins are designed for 4 people and have 2 lower and 2 upper berths.
Meals are not included in the price of tickets but the train has a restaurant car where roubles are accepted when the train is in Russia, RMB when the train is in Mongolia and CNY when the train runs through China.
NOTE: As the train crosses Mongolia on its route you may need to obtain a Mongolian transit visa to travel to China, please check the website of your local Mongolian Consulate.
Schedule
Beijing - Moscow train
based on 35 customer reviews
Testimonials
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Easy to use
Tickets in Russian but it also comes with an English instruction. Had no problem boarding at all!
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Huge thanks
Dear Nastya, I finally have the time to send you this message to thank you for everything. Everything has worked out well: getting the tickets in Moscow, the train, the trip ; and everything was exactly how you said it, especially regarding the two-berth cabins. The trip was great and memorable, crossing the borders was an interesting experience, and arriving in Beijing was overwhelming. Thank you for having answered all our questions very quickly, with enormous patience and precision. If anybody asks us about how to get tickets for the Transsiberian or any other train in Russia, I will give them your name.
Once you have your tickets, look forward to a wonderful, smooth
and enjoyable journey through the Russian countryside.
Buy your ticket safely and securely and then sit back
and enjoy the ride!
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