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Moscow to Paris by train
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First train18:43
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Last train22:15
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey35hr 20m
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Distance2,488 kilometres
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Trains per day3
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Avg. journey time37hr 39m
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Train operators
Taking the train from Moscow to Paris
Ready to book a trip from Moscow to Paris by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.
Train cost between Moscow and Paris: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$268.25, then go to US$684, if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Train timetable for travel between Moscow and Paris
There are a number of different options for travellers going from Moscow to Paris by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 18:43
Last daily departure (weekday): 22:15
First daily departure (weekend):
Last daily departure (weekend):
Average number of daily trains: 3 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 1 hour and 8 minutes
Moscow to Paris distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 2,488 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 day, 11 hours and 20 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Moscow and Paris
Tickets for travel between Moscow and Paris can be booked 2 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Learn even more about travelling from Moscow to Paris by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Paris.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance by train from Moscow to Paris?
The total distance between Moscow and Paris is 2,488 kilometres.
How much does the train from Moscow to Paris cost?
The lowest fare on this route is US$268.25. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around US$684. When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
When can I start booking my Moscow to Paris train tickets?
You can purchase tickets for this route 2 months in advance.
How long does it take to get from Moscow to Paris?
The fastest jouney takes 1 day, 11 hours and 20 minutes.
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Take the Trans-European Express direct from Paris to Moscow or vice-versa. This is a premium train service run by RZD Russian Railways.
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Taking the train from Moscow to Paris is a rare travel experience – one that many regard as a trip of a lifetime. The Moscow to Paris service is often called the Trans-European Express, but it is hardly a train that rushes. On its long journey across Europe it traverses the territory of five countries. The journey from Moscow to Paris requires two nights on board the train. All passengers are accommodated in sleeping cars. Very comfortable new carriages were introduced on the route in early 2015. There is a restaurant car on the train.
Please bear in mind that we need a couple of weeks to mail out postal tickets. If the days of operation of the direct Moscow to Paris train do not quite suit your itinerary, then there are plenty of alternatives. You might, for example, consider taking the new fast Talgo train from Moscow to Berlin (operating from December 2016), continuing on from Berlin to Paris by daytime high-speed services (which always requires a further easy change of train along the way, either at Frankfurt-am-Main or another interchange point in western Germany).
Moskva Belorusskaja to Paris (night train)
The night train to Paris departs from Moscow Belorusskaja station and makes 19 stops on its journey to Paris. These include Minsk, Warsaw, Berlin and Strasbourg. The train terminates at the Gare de l’Est in Paris.
Don’t forget to check whether you’ll need visas before booking tickets for the train from Moscow to Paris. EU citizens will require a visa for both the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus – a transit visa will suffice for the latter. Russian citizens will require a Schengen visa.