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There are many ways to travel into Russia from Europe. You can arrive from Germany, Finland, and from Poland. You can also enter Russia through Latvia, Estonia, or Kiev. Please note: a transit visa is required for trains that stop or go through Belarus. If you want to save time you can choose a direct train. If you'd rather have a longer and more picturesque trip there are also many options available for you to choose from.

If you are traveling from the Baltic Countries there are also enough nice options to get into Russia.

Please select a route:

► Estonia - Russia
► Latvia - Russia
► Lithuania – Russia

MOSCOW – TALLINN

Estonia #034р Moscow – Tallinn
Departure Moscow	18:15 Daily
Arrival Tallinn	08:27
Total hours:	15h 12m
Passenger train "Estonia" includes 1st class cars (2-seater compartments) and 2nd class compartment cars (4-seater compartments). 9 double compartments are available in each first class carriage - 18 passenger places in all. All cars are equipped with airconditioners making travel more comfortable. Each compartment has space for the luggage of two passengers. 2nd class carriages consist of of 9 four-seater compartments -34 places in all. The majority of cars have airconditioning. Tea and coffee is offered free of charge, the payment for bed-linen is included in cost of the ticket. The dining-car has a wide choice of salads, sandwiches, snacks, hot dishes and desserts. Drinks can be ordered from the restaurant to the passengers compartment.
#034x Tallinn – Moscow
Departure Tallinn:	17:10 Daily
Arrival Moscow:	09:20
Total hours:	15h 10m
Total km:	964

MOSCOW – RIGA

Latvia #001 Moscow - Riga
Departure Moscow	19:11 Daily
Arrival Riga	10:30
Total hours:	16h 19m
This overnight train running between Moscow and Riga guarantees comfort. There are snacks and beverages provided (for a fee) in each compartment, but spring water, tea and the breakfast package are free. Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people.The restaurant-on-wheels serves an a la carte dinner. The borders and customs control takes about one hour and a half and is usually a matter of formality.
#002 Riga - Moscow
Departure Riga:	16:20 Daily
Arrival Moscow:	09:41
Total hours:	16h 21m
Total km:	922

ST. PETERSBURG – RIGA

#037 Saint-Petersburg – Riga
Departure Saint-Petersburg	21:36 Daily
Arrival Riga	09:55
An overnight train either to St. Petersburg or Riga guarantees comfort. There are snacks and beverages provided on each compartment table which must be paid for if consumed, but the spring water, tea and breakfast package is free. There are available both 1st and 2nd class cabins. The 1st class is a cabin with sleeping berth for 2 people. The 2nd class is a cabin with sleeping berth for 4 people. The restaurant-on-wheels serves an "a la carte dinner". The borders and customs control takes about one hour and a half and is usually a matter of formality unless you are a criminal!!!
#038 Riga - Saint-Petersburg
Departure Riga:	19:30 Daily
Arrival Saint-Petersburg:	09:17
Total hours:	12h 47m

MOSCOW – VILNIUS

Lietuva #005 Moscow – Vilnius
Departure Moscow	19:05 Daily
Arrival Vilnius	08:41
This is a Fast train going through Latvia with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train. Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people. Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included. Passengers may purchase newspapers and order hot food, cold snacks, alcohol beverages, soft drinks, coffee or tea, sweets in the dining car.
#006 Vilnius - Moscow
Departure Vilnius:	17:07 Daily
Arrival Moscow:	09:20
Total hours:	14:36

#029 Moscow - Vilnius
Departure Moscow	14:06 Daily
Arrival Vilnius	04:20
The train goes through Belarus. This is a Fast train with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train. Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people. Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included.
#030 Vilnius - Moscow
Departure Vilnius:	17:47 Daily
Arrival Moscow:	09:31
Total hours:	15:14

ST. PETERSBURG – VILNIUS

#079 Saint-Petersburg - Vilnius
Departure Saint-Petersburg	18:16 Even dates
Arrival Vilnius	13:12
The train goes through Belarus. This is a Fast train with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train. Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people. Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included.
#080 Vilnius - Saint-Petersburg
Departure Vilnius:	15:48 Odd dates
Arrival Saint-Petersburg:	11:29
Total hours:	18:41

#391 Saint-Petersburg - Vilnius
Departure Saint-Petersburg	19:45 Odd dates
Arrival Vilnius	09:00
The train goes through Latvia. This is a Fast train with increased levels of service called a "Firmenny" train. Both 1st and 2nd class cabins are available. 1st class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 2 people. 2nd class consists of a cabin with a sleeping berth for 4 people. Bed linen, light breakfast, tee, coffee are included. Passengers may purchase newspapers and order hot food, cold snacks, alcohol beverages, soft drinks, coffee or tea, sweets in the dining car.
#392 Vilnius - Saint-Petersburg
Departure Vilnius:	17:41 Even dates
Arrival Saint-Petersburg:	08:35
Total hours:	13:44