After a tour of St Petersburg, it is time to leave for Moscow by train. To save on accommodation costs, I took an overnight train from St Petersburg to Moscow, Russia. There are many trains plying this route, both daytime and overnight. Russian train tickets are be bought online via a number of travel websites.
I find that the cheapest train tickets can be had from the rzd website, belonging to the Russian trains company. I bought the overnight ticket from St Petersburg to Moscow as well as the Trans-Siberian railway ticket on it. The website is relatively user-friendly and berths can be selected at the time of purchase.
On the Trans-Siberian train, I had chosen to be in a second class berth for a comfortable trip, so on the short, overnight train, I decided to experience a third class compartment.
In Moscow, the metro system efficiently delivers us to Red Square, where the main tourist attractions are located.
After a great tour of the Moscow red square, it is time to head to the train station for my trans-siberia train tour!
I find that the cheapest train tickets can be had from the rzd website, belonging to the Russian trains company. I bought the overnight ticket from St Petersburg to Moscow as well as the Trans-Siberian railway ticket on it. The website is relatively user-friendly and berths can be selected at the time of purchase.
On the Trans-Siberian train, I had chosen to be in a second class berth for a comfortable trip, so on the short, overnight train, I decided to experience a third class compartment.
On Russian trains, third class is an open bunk area, so there will be movement along the aisle. Second class, which I'll be taking on the Trans-Siberia train, is a four-bunk room with lockable door for more privacy and safety. In every car, there is a train attendant to take care of its passengers.
The impressive St Basil Cathedral in Moscow
More historic architecture 😀
The GUM shopping mall near the Red Square
Here, bicycles are used for decorations
An elaborately designed shopping mall
The historic toilet!
After a great tour of the Moscow red square, it is time to head to the train station for my trans-siberia train tour!
