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Travel to Estonia by Train
Travelling by train is cheap and fun.
You will also get a chance to enjoy beautiful scenery, glimpse of the more remote, wild and untouched landscapes and historic buildings.
There is only one international train line coming to Estonia: from Russia, Moscow (Leningradski Vakzal/Station). It travels on daily basis and the journey lasts about 15 hours: enough to enjoy the view, have dinner in the restaurant and a good night’s sleep.
In June 2009 seats cost from 55€ to 110€ for a sleeper. A private sleeper for a couple cost 420€.
Trains from the Latvian capital Riga set out for Valga in southern Estonia three times a day (5.28 am, 10.32 am and 5.33 pm). The trip takes three hours and costs around 5 euros.
Should you be interested in a truly luxurious experience and travel like the Russian royalty used to, you could rent the “Imperial Wagon”. It includes a private lounge area, three sleeping compartments (one with a double bed); private around-the-clock room service and dinners served in style. Cost is in the region of 3000€ (Tallinn-Moscow-Tallinn).
Good to know:
- Please be sure to check your visa and requirements when travelling between Russia and EU countries.
- When travelling from Tallinn to Moscow, you need to apply for a visa at least 14 days before the trip.
