A Guide To The Trans-Siberian Railway

Written by travel writer Fiona from Passport and Piano,

The Trans-Siberian railway is an epic adventure although not one that you should undertake lightly. For any train enthusiast or nomadic wanderer this journey is held in high regard, but why?

Probably because it’s the longest stretch of railway in the world, covering an epic 9,258km (6,152 miles) and taking seven days to complete. I love to travel beyond the ordinary; hence this journey appealed.

How To Plan Your Trans-Siberian Railway Journey And What You Need To Know

There are three main routes on the Trans Siberian railway:

• Moscow to Vladivostok
• Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia
• Moscow to Beijing via Manchuria

The most common route for European travelers is the Trans Mongolian Railway. This is the route I took starting in Beijing and finishing in St Petersburg. The journey from Beijing takes you across the Gobi desert, Mongolia and Siberia to Moscow and then St Petersburg.

You can complete the route in 7 days, but…