7The Trans-Siberian Railway (Russia)
The Trans-Siberian Railway is perhaps the most iconic train journey in the world, spanning 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles) from Moscow to Vladivostok, making it the longest railway line on Earth. This epic journey across Russia, through the vast wilderness of Siberia, takes about seven days and offers an incredible variety of landscapes, from the rolling plains of the Russian steppes to the rugged Ural Mountains and the icy shores of Lake Baikal, the world’s deepest freshwater lake.
Along the way, passengers can stop off in historic cities like Yekaterinburg, known for its tragic association with the last Russian Tsar, or Irkutsk, the gateway to the magnificent Lake Baikal. The journey through multiple time zones offers a real sense of the vastness of Russia, and by the time you reach the Pacific coast in Vladivostok, you will have traveled nearly a third of the way around the world. For those seeking adventure and a taste of Russia’s immense geography and culture, the Trans-Siberian Railway is a bucket-list experience.
