How much does the Trans Siberian cost?
Trans Siberian trips may seem expensive at first but check what is included and you may be pleasantly surprised.
What is included in the Trans Siberian price?
Firstly, because of Russian visa regulations it is very hard to buy just the Trans Siberian ticket, therefore, most companies offer Trans Siberian packages which incorporate a night or two at the start in St Petersburg or Moscow, as well as the train ticket itself.
In addition, most Trans Siberian packages will include all your accommodation if you stop in Siberia and Mongolia, plus all your travel and most of your meals.
This leaves very little for you to actually pay for when you are travelling.
It may be useful to divide the total cost of the Trans Siberian package down per day and you may be pleasantly surprised!
Is it cheaper to travel in a group, as a couple or on my own on the Trans Siberian?
You can buy food quite cheaply on most trains in the restaurant-car.
It is also cheaper for two people to travel together on the Trans Siberian. This is because you can save on the accommodation and any transfers that are included.
If you can't entice any of your friends to head with you into Outer Mongolia you could try placing adverts in the travel magazines for example, as we get lots of enquiries from people travelling on their own.
1st or 2nd Class?
There is very little difference in standard between First and Second Class accommodation on the Trans Siberian trains.
The main difference between First and Second Class is the number of beds in the compartment and of course the price!
Second class is 4-berth, while first is only 2-berth. Travelling First Class on the Trans Siberian means you only get to share the wash room with just one other cabin whereas you have to share toilet facilities with half a train carriage in Second Class.
If you can cover the extra cost for First Class it may be worth it for security and privacy reasons if there are just two of you travelling. If you can't afford it, or you are travelling on your own, don't worry, the Trans Siberian is a very socialable train and you will probably end up making more friends in Second Class anyway.
Can I do the Trans Siberian in reverse?
Until recently it was very difficult to buy tickets for travelling westbound on the Trans Siberian (ie from Beijing to Moscow).
However, Responsible Travel can arrange west-bound trips on the Trans Siberian for you.
Can I book Trans Siberian tickets indpendently?
Because of Russian visa restrictions, it is incredibly difficult to buy Trans Siberian tickets directly from stations in Russia.
To ensure you get the most of this trip of a lifetime we recommend using an experienced Trans Siberian company to book your train tickets.
How much does it cost to extend the Trans Siberian to include more destinations?
Most people actually start their main Trans Siberian trip from St Petersburg rather than Moscow.
The main Trans Siberian stops are as follows:
The most popular stops are Irkutsk, Ulan Bator, the Altai Mountains, Ulan Ude and Ekaterinburg.
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