As of 2026, direct passenger train services between Russia and Paris remain suspended due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and the closure of borders between Russia and the European Union. Historically, the "Moscow-Berlin-Paris Express" was a prestigious long-distance route operated by Russian Railways (RZD) that took approximately 1.5 to 2 days to cross five countries. While the tracks exist, international sanctions and the cessation of railway cooperation mean there is currently no way to book a single through-ticket. Travelers wishing to make this journey would now have to navigate a complex series of indirect transfers through non-sanctioned third countries, often involving bus segments or flights via hubs like Istanbul or Dubai. Direct rail travel into the Schengen Area from Russia is effectively non-existent for the foreseeable future.