Train from London to Moscow
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Overview
Route: London to Moscow via Brussels and Cologne
Journey time: Just under 2 days
Return journey: Moscow to London via Cologne and Brussels
Detailed itinerary
Option 1: via Brussels and Cologne |
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Sample itinerary: Take an afternoon Eurostar service from St Pancras to Brussels, such as the 1604, which arrives at 1903. Transfer to the Thalys service at 1928, which arrives in Cologne at 2115. You've got time to grab a late bite to eat before catching the 2228 service to Moscow, which arrives on the second morning at 1033.
Price: Varies depending on the route chosen
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| Leg 1: | London St Pancras to Brussels Midi
First train 0620 (Mon-Fri), 0659 (Sat), 0857 (Sun). Last train 1934 (every day). |
Frequency of service: 8 trains a day.
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Eurostar Journey time: from 1 hr 58 mins
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| Transfer | A quick same-station change of platform at Brussels Midi station to catch the onward connection. |
Change of platformTransfer time: Allow 20 mins
Book a hotel near Brussels Midi
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| Leg 2: | Brussels Midi to Cologne Central Station (Köln Hbf) |
Frequency of service:
Operator:
Thalys or ICE Journey time: From 1 hr 47 mins
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| Transfer | A quick same-station change of platform at Cologne Central Station to catch the onward connection. If you have time to spare, Cologne cathedral is next door. |
Change of platformTransfer time: Allow 20 mins
Book a hotel near Cologne Central Station
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| Leg 3: | Cologne (Köln Hbf) to Moscow Train departs Cologne daily at 2228, arriving a day and a half later in Moscow (Bolrusskaya Station) at 1033. |
Frequency of service: Daily
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Russian Railways/EuroNight Journey time: Around 34 hours
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| Destination | Добро пожаловать в Москву (Dobra pozhalovat v Moskvu) |
Book a stopover hotel near Belorussky Station
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Your route to Moscow
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the train.
