Are trains running from Russia to Europe?

On 27 March 2022, the Finnish railway company VR suspended rail operations with the Allegro express train between Helsinki and St. Petersburg until further notice. Until then, the train was in service twice a day. This means that there is no longer a direct rail connection between Russia and the EU.



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One of the most popular international routes on the Russian railways, the Paris to Moscow route takes about a day and a half, passing through several European capitals along the way. Note that it will pass through Belarus, requiring the appropriate transit visa.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: All international trains to/from Russia are suspended until further notice, originally due to Covid-19, now due to sanctions & the war in Ukraine. There are currently no trains to or from Russia. The Foreign Office now advises against all non-essential travel to Russia.

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Russian Railways (RZD) operate an entire train from Paris Gare de l'Est to Moscow once a week all year round, with comfortable 2 & 4 berth regular sleeping cars, luxurious 1 & 2 bed VIP deluxe sleeping-cars and a restaurant car.

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Russian citizens must obtain a visa before entry into Germany. Reach Germany embassy or consulate for the instructions how to apply the visa. Updated: 10/16/2023.

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Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Updated to remove COVID-specific information and the kidnapping risk indicator as well as updates to security risks.

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Train, bus or fly from Russia to France? The best way to get from Russia to France is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs RUB 10000 - RUB 36000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RUB 30000 - RUB 44000 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also bus, which costs RUB 17000 - RUB 32000 and takes 2 days 18h.

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Who does not need a visa to Russia?
  • Andorra (for visits of up to 90 days in any 360-day period). ...
  • Antigua and Barbuda (for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period).
  • Argentina (for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period (starting from the day of first entry)). ...
  • Armenia.
  • Azerbaijan.
  • Belarus.


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You also have the option of traveling by boat, train, bus, or even by car.
  1. By air. The main gateways are Moscow and St. ...
  2. By train. International trains go from Europe via Belorus, and, the Belorussian government requires passengers to get a transit visa. ...
  3. By bus. ...
  4. By boat. ...
  5. By ferry.


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There are direct flight services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.

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