Is it reasonable to do the Trans-Siberian/Mongolian without pre-booking all the train tickets?

1. How much does the Trans Mongolian railway cost?
2. Can you hop on and off the Trans Siberian Express?
3. How do I book the Trans Siberian Railway?
4. How long does it take to do the Trans Siberian Railway?
5. Is Vladivostok worth visiting?
6. How long is train from Beijing to Moscow?

How much does the Trans Mongolian railway cost?

This train uses Chinese rolling stock and has deluxe 2-berth compartments (with shared shower), 1st class 4-berth compartments & 2nd class 4-berth compartments. Booked through a local Russian agency, journey costs around $805 or £555 one-way in 2nd class 4-berth or $1130 or £780 in 1st class 2-berth.

Can you hop on and off the Trans Siberian Express?

Standard train tickets in Russia (including the Trans-Siberian) are not open — you will have a specific date and train that you should travel. So, if you would like to hop off along the way, you will have to either plan everything beforehand, or buy tickets as you go.

How do I book the Trans Siberian Railway?

The route of the Trans-Siberian railway line can be served in two ways: through private special luxury trains or by regular (economy) trains.

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3. Decide the route that you will take (100 days in advance)
4. Book the flights (90 days in advance)
5. Arrange the visas (75 days in advance)

How long does it take to do the Trans Siberian Railway?

The traditional Trans-Siberian route stretches 9,288 kilometers between Moscow and Vladivostok. Two variations are also popular: the Trans-Mongolian (between Moscow and Beijing via Mongolia) and the Trans-Manchurian (between Moscow and Beijing, bypassing Mongolia). All three routes take 6–7 days if going non-stop.

Is Vladivostok worth visiting?

It's worth visiting. It's more of a "walk around and take it all in" sort of place, but I dug it. You could even take the train up to Khabarovsk while you are there and get a taste of what the Trans-Siberian is all about. The ferry from Korea was suspended last time I checked.

How long is train from Beijing to Moscow?

There are two pairs of normal speed trains operating between Beijing and Moscow: K3/4 and K19/20 (in Russia, they are 003/004 and 019/020). If you plan to travel on these trains, please note that the journey takes 5 or 6 days. However, the scenery on the way is very impressive.