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). Most passengers like to take the train No.K3 to Moscow since they can enjoy different scenery from three countries. The distance between these places is around 8,000 kilometers and the journey takes 6 days. The price for whole trip is around 7000RMB. Even the ticket is so expensive but it is hard to get one sometimes since it is very popular.
Please note that Beijing–Moscow international train tickets only can be booked at designated ticket offices in Beijing. And only cash is accepted. We recommend you to book tickets with us China Train Booking APP. You can contact us and send us your itinerary directly, we will book the ticket and send to your hotel or personal address. Contact us via chinatrainbooking@chinahighlights.net.
Beijing to Moscow Train Schedule: K3 & K4
Train K3
Route: Beijing to Moscow ( Wednesday 11:22 - Monday13:58 )
Duration: 122 h 36 min (5 nights)
Train K4
Route: Moscow to Beijing (Tuesday23:45 - Monday11:40 )
Duration: 131 h 55 min(6 nights)
Distance:7,622 km
Ticket Fare to Major Stations
| Beijing To | Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper |
|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar | CNY 2,071 | CNY 1,330 |
| Suha-Bator | CNY 2,420 | CNY 1,526 |
| Ulan-Ude | CNY 2,903 | CNY 1,829 |
| Irkutsk | CNY 3,431 | CNY 2,186 |
| Krasnoyarsk | CNY 4,132 | CNY 2,611 |
| Novosibirsk | CNY 4,571 | CNY 2,866 |
| Tyumen | CNY 5,196 | CNY 3,252 |
| Perm | CNY 5,599 | CNY 3,505 |
| Moscow | CNY 6,228 | CNY 3,891 |
Tickets for the following international trains (direct passenger trains) from Beijing: K3 to Ulaanbaatar to Moscow, K23 to Ulaanbaatar, K27 to Pyongyang, and K19 to Moscow can be purchased at the designated ticket sales office in Beijing:
Ticket Sales Location:
1st Floor, Beijing International Hotel, No. 9 Jianguomen Street, Beijing.
Ticket Sales Hours:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM; 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM.
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Child ticket:
Children under 4 years old accompanied by adults can travel free. Each passenger is allowed to bring one child who is under 4 years old and does not occupy a separate sleeping berth for free. You need to book a child ticket n if you want to get a berth for the child.
Children between 4 and 12 years old need to buy child tickets. If a separate seat is occupied, a sleeper ticket must be purchased.
Children over 12 years old need to buy adult tickets at full fare.
Beijing to Moscow Train
Baggage Regulations
1.The total weight of free carry-on items for each ticket purchased must not exceed 36 kilograms for adult passengers, and 15 kilograms for children under 12 years of age.
The following items are prohibited as carry-on items:
6.During international rail transport, if passengers or senders cause property damage that requires valuation to the carrier, vehicle operator, and/or third parties, they must compensate for the losses incurred.
8.Passengers and senders of luggage or parcels must adhere to the provisions of the "Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail" and comply with the laws of the countries through which they are transported, ensuring that their presence does not endanger the safety of other passengers.
What you Need to Prepare to Book the Ticket & Board the Train?
1.Your Original Passport & Travel Permit.
2.To take train K3/K4, you need Russian, Mongolian, and Chinese visas.
Note: You need to buy separate tickets if you want to hop on and off along the way.
How to Apply For Visas
Documents you need for applying for visas
1.A passport valid for at least 6 months.
2.Itinerary of Chinese, Russian and Mongolian tours.
3.International train or flight confirmation letters.
4.Application forms.
5.Visa support letters.
Some information about Train K3
- All the staff on board are Chinese.
- The train need to change the wheels for a different railway line at Erlian station because the railway widths are different between China and Mongolia. Here you will have 3 hours so that you can get out of the train to relax. Immigration inspection is needed at this station. The immigration inspectors will get on board and take all the passengers' passports to stamp.
- There is immigration inspection again at Dzamyn Ude Station for entering Mongolia, and at Suhe Bator Station,there is immigration inspection for leaving Mongolia.
- At Naushki, there is immigration inspection for entering Russia.
- Please note that only cash is accepted. It is wise of you to bring some cash with you. US dollars are acceptable on international trains. When you are in China, you can use the Chinese Yuan; when you are in Mongolia, you can use the Tugrik.
- There is no air-conditioning on hard sleeper carriages, only a small fan equipped on each hard sleeper compartment. Therefore the price of hard sleeper ticket is cheaper than Deluxe Soft Sleeper.
K3 - Hard Sleeper
The Facility on the Beijing – Moscow Trains
Type of berth
There are 2 types of berth on trains from Beijing to Moscow. One is hard sleeper class (4 berths in a compartment with a lockable door) and the other is deluxe soft sleeper class (2 berths in a compartment with a lockable door).
Food
Both trains K3 and K4 offer restaurant cars which are not expensive and of good quality, and the menu will vary in each country they pass through.. You can also buy food and drink from the vendors and kiosks on the train platforms when the train stops. Boiling water is provided at the end of each carriage, you can use for coffee or tea and to prepare food snacks you bring with you.
When the train is operating within China, passengers can enjoy Chinese cuisine in the dining car. After entering Mongolia and Russia, the dining car will offer local specialties. However, it's important to note that the dining car in Mongolia reportedly accepts RMB, but the exchange rate may be a bit high; in Russia, it is recommended to exchange for rubles in advance. It is also worth mentioning that train attendants will give passengers with a full fare ticket a free meal voucher, which can be used only within China, valid for one lunch and one dinner.
Toilet and shower
Each train wagon has at least two western-style toilets and small bathrooms with sinks. The train staff will keep the toilet clean during the whole journey. There is no shower on board currently, but it is to expect that showers in the trains will be provided in the future.
Security
The trains are very safe. You will meet families travelling with kids and as well women travelling alone.The train staff is always present. You can ask for help whenever you needed. If you need to temporarily leave the trian, please remember to lock the compartment door.
K3 - Power Sockets
Internet and electricity
WiFi is not available in the train. You have to use your mobile phone to access via a phone network provider. There are two power sockets in each hard sleeper carriage, the train is equipped with European standard sockets.
And there is one power socket in each deluxe soft sleeper compartment. But you need to take a converter to be able to recharge your phone and camera.
It is recommended to bring a power strip or a portable charger to meet your charging needs.
In addition to the charging port inside the sleeper compartment, there is also a charging socket located at both the front and rear ends of the carriage.
Scenery along the Way
Scenery along the Way
Scenery along the way is very impressive. You can appreciate different scenery from three countries, such as grassland, the Gobi Desert, Lake Baikal, and views of the Russian countryside. The scenery changes from season to season. When it in summer from May to September is the most beautiful.
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