Rail connection between Moscow and Pyongyang to be reestablished in June.
Catch This! Monthly Trains from Pyongyang to Moscow, Khabarovsk Set to Roll
Mark your calendars! Trains from the heart of North Korea will be steaming their way across Russia on the 3rd, 17th, and every succeeding month. These amazing journeys will put you in Moscow on the 11th and 25th, and back in Pyongyang on the 20th and 4th respectively. Brace yourself for a 10,000 km dream ride spanning eight days, earning the title of the longest non-stop railway route on the planet, shout out to RZD[1]!
The route takes you through captivating stops at stations like Khasan, Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk, Chita, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Kirov, Kostroma, and other mesmerizing destinations[2].
If Khabarovsk is your target, rejoice! The monthly direct rail connection is set to start on the 19th of each month. The journey will whisk you away from Pyongyang to Khabarovsk in just over two and a half days[3]. The return trip departs on the 21st, landing you back in Pyongyang on the 23rd.
Sleep in style as you traverse the globe in sleeping cars graciously provided by the DPRK[1]. Soon, you'll be able to secure your ticket at the box office, with sales commencing an impressive 60 days before takeoff.
Railway communion between Russia and the DPRK took a pause in February 2020 due to COVID-19[4]. But the suspense is over! Since the joyous return of the festivities in mid-December 2024, RZD has recommenced the train operation between Russia, the DPRK, and China[4]. The route between Tumangan (DPRK) and Khasan (Primorsky Krai) was the first to spring back to life on December 16, 2022[4].
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- This long-awaited journey offers a unique opportunity to explore both the finance and public-transit sectors, as the monthly trains from Pyongyang to Moscow and Khabarovsk will be operated by RZD.
- As you embark on this extraordinary transportation route, you'll enjoy a taste of the lifestyle and travel experiences offered in the cities along the way, such as Khabarovsk and Moscow.
- The revival of the rail connection between Russia and the DPRK has brought fresh opportunities to the industry, particularly the tourism sector, inviting travelers to embark on Dream Rides covering a distance of 10,000 km.
