Moscow – Ulaanbaatar Trains

Moscow - Ulaanbaatar railway is regarded as one of the most popular international train routes in Russia, attracting a number of travelers each year. Ulaanbaatar, as the capital of Mongolia, is a modern international city with rich grassland style. It must be the most perfect way for travelers to explore a boundless stretch of prairie and the breath-taking Gobi Desert. Trans-Mongolian Railway, an offshoot of Trans-Siberia, refers to the train passing by Ulaanbaatar, still heading for southeast of China and finally reaching Beijing. 
 

There are two pairs of trains running between Moscow and Ulaanbaatar, train 004/003 and train 006/005. The total length of Moscow - Ulaanbaatar Railway line is about 6,266 kilometers (3,894 kilometers) and it will take travelers about 4 days on board. There are many important stops along the way, such as Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Irkutsk, Ulan-Ude and Suha-Bator.
  
It is one of the largest and the most beautiful train stations in Moscow, mainly serving the trains to Siberia, the Russian Far East, Mongolia and China.
 

Address: 5 Komsomolskaya Sq., Moscow

How to get: It is more convenient for travelers to take the metro "Komsomolskaya" to get there.
 

It mainly serves the trains to all parts of Mongolia and the International trains to Moscow, Beijing and Hohhot.
 

Address: Teeverchid Street, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

How to get: It will take about 45 minutes from the city center to Ulaanbaatar train station and you can take the bus No.6, 176, 27, T4, 42, 17A, 46 and 52. Since all of the station names are in Mongolian, most of travelers tend to take a taxi.
 

 

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Working Day
004	23:55	06:45+5	97h50m	Every Tuesday
006	23:55	06:45+5	97h50m	Once a week on Wednesdays

Note:
1. The above time is based on the local time.
2. The schedule worked before February 2020 when the trains stopped service. 
 

 

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Working Day
003	15:22	13:58+4	99h36m	Every Thursday
005	15:22	13:58+4	99h36m	Once a week on Fridays

Note: The above time is based on the local time.
 

If you would like to make a trip in Russia, then you must have a corresponding visa before travelling. Travelers should leave themselves enough time to apply for visas to different countries to avoid any problems. Taking the train from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar, travelers should apply for not only the Russian Visa, but also a Mongolian Visa. Boarding the trains from Moscow to Beijing, you still need a Chinese Visa and a Mongolian Transit Visa if your train is passing by Mongolia. While if taking the Trans-Manchurian Railway to Beijing directly, then the Mongolian Transit Visa is not necessary, which depends on which itinerary you choose. Here are some essential information that travelers should know.
 

Note: The above information is only for reference and please check the visa details from the embassy.