Trans-Mongolian train tours

Trans-Mongolian Train Tours & Railway Holidays

The railway journey of a lifetime. Opt for a personalized experience, or browse our 30 pre-planned group travel itineraries. All experiences are available as Eastbound or Westbound travel - start planning your experience with us. Discover China, Mongolia & Russia, and there is more - combine with Baltics and Scandinavia, or reach Paris by train from Hong Kong or Tokyo. Explore the world with Discovery Russia. 

Epic and world-famous, Trans-Mongolian / Trans- Siberian railway holiday is the ultimate adventure! At the same time, travelling the Trans-Mongolian is safe, secure and reliable. Russian train system is one of few things working perfectly in Russia!

Start at Russia’s cultural capital, Saint Petersburg, where you will enjoy famous palaces, museums and some amazing architecture; enjoy the cosmopolitan vibe of Moscow; make a stopover at the border between Europe and Asia, the city of Ekaterinburg; take a dip in the crystal clear waters of Russia’s natural treasure, Baikal Lake; stay at the real Mongolian Ger exploring natural treasures o the nomadic country. And finish your journey in Beijing. It works the other way round too for travelers arriving by ferry or plane from Japan on their way from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth to Paris, London or Berlin in Europe. Trans-Mongolian journeys start or end in Beijing, China and may include Mongolia exploration.

Choosing your perfect Trans- Mongolian Train may seem tricky at first. Here is some useful information about the two main options.

1) You may take one of the special tourist trains, which have just a few scheduled group departures per year. These are express sleeper trains that make only brief stops at the cities en route, and your nights of accommodation are spent on the train, in a compartment. On these tourist trains, you travel with a group of 120-150 other international travelers. Prices start from 5350 EUR/8250 AUD/6300 USD for a 2-berth compartment.

2) There are daily Russian trains. With this option, you have the flexibility and freedom to choose your dates of travel and enjoy your own, custom-made itinerary, focusing on your interests. We at Discovery Russia are always happy to provide recommendations to you to help you choose a tried and tested, or a brand new itinerary. English-speaking guides and tours are available at every location you visit. Rates start from AUD 3250.

How much do our Trans-Mongolian packages cost? Well, that largely depends on you. You may choose 3* or 5* hotels, first class compartment for two, or for a hard sleeper; you may choose ten stops or no stops on the way; and you may travel for as long as your Russian visa is valid.

Travel from Beijing to Moscow by Train

Contact your nearest Discovery Russia Travel Expert to find out about our sample itineraries and our upcoming fully escorted Trans-Siberian train tours and small group travels; or to tailor your Trans-Mongolian trip. We recommend Terelj National Park, attending Naadam Festival, visiting Ulaan Bataar. You may extend your trip with a side-trip to the stunning Gobi desert, eagle hunters of Western Altai and other Mongolia highlights. Your itinerary can include everything you really want to see.

Creating your own Trans-Mongolian journey, we blend cities and villages, and cultural sightseeing with our experienced English-speaking guides, and active tours around the most fascinating places, across Russia and Mongolia ending your magnificent journey in splendid Beijing. Enjoy both cultural, leisure and also adventure travel, choose our tailor-made holidays, group tours, cultural, leisure and adventure travel to Russia, Mongolia and China. Set off upon a year round epic journey!

Trans- Mongolian route via Mongolia to Beijing.  Eastbound or Westbound, choose from over 40 set group departures and 30 itineraries; or opt for a custom tour. Enjoy Trans-Mongolian train tours and railway holiday packages.