Looking for tips on how to do the Trans-Siberian on the cheap London to Beijing

1. How much does a ticket on the Trans Siberian Railway cost?
2. How do I book Trans Siberian railway tickets?
3. How many days does the Trans Siberian Railway take?
4. Can you hop on and off the Trans Siberian Express?
5. Do you need a visa to go to Siberia?
6. How long is train from Beijing to Moscow?
7. Is Vladivostok worth visiting?

How much does a ticket on the Trans Siberian Railway cost?

Trans-Manchurian train prices are around $1,900 in first class and $1,200 in second class. To travel on the Trans-Siberian train, from Vladivostok to Moscow, it costs around $1,600 in a first class sleeper compartment, and $820 in a second class sleeper compartment.

How do I book Trans Siberian railway tickets?

If your itinerary is straightforward, you can use the website or app for Russian Railways to secure your Trans-Siberian journey. A small discount for tickets purchased online may also be available. Alternatively, there's the option of using local or international travel agents and booking offices.

How many days does the Trans Siberian Railway take?

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.

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.

Do you need a visa to go to Siberia?

Tourism visa for Siberia : If you are American, Australian, Canadian, English, Irish, a New Zealander, Swiss or from any other European country and you are organising travel to Siberia, you must obtain a tourist visa from the Embassy of the Russian Federation located in your country.

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.

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.