The Trans-Siberian Railway - ready to go checklist

Trans-Siberian Railway - see what to take with you

Guide:

• Travel information
• List of things to pack
• Guide - Trans-Siberial Railway
  • Hygiene
  • Safety

Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Baikal, Beijing, or maybe Ulaanbaatar? The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest route in the world - 9288 km long. See what to pack and check out some of the best tips for this travel.

Travel informations

	Destination	Leisure and hiking
	Trip length	20 days
	Transport	Train
	Accommodation	Hostel and  tent
	Luggage	Backpack (65l)

When traveling on the Trans-Siberian Railway, we need to pack things that we would not generally think of. That's why we've prepared the proven (and reliable) MUST HAVE - a list of items without which it will be difficult for you to travel to Siberia.

List of necessary things to pack

DOCUMENTS

• Passport and visa
• Photocopy of passport and visa (it is also good to have an electronic version)
• Payment / credit card (it is worth ensuring SMS password protection)
• ID card

FOOD (everything can be bought on site)

• Water
• Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers)
• Fruit (bananas, apples)
• Bread
• Oatmeal (for pouring boiling water)
• Chinese soups
• Canned
• Dried fruits
• Dried meat

CLOTHING

• Sleeping set
• Underwear x6
• Socks x6
• Swimming trunks
• Sweatpants
• Long trousers
• Shorts
• T-shirt x2
• Breathable t-shirt x2
• Fleece / sweatshirt
• Rain jacket
• Cap

SHOES

• Flip flops
• Comfortable shoes

TOILET BAG

• Deodorant
• Brush and protector
• Toothpaste
• Quick-drying towel
• dry shampoo
• Lipstick
• Wipes
• Antibacterial gel

FIRST AID KIT

• slices
• Bandage
• tweezers
• safety-pin
• Throat remedy
• Antidiarrheal drug
• Painkiller
• Antipyretic
• Vitamins and drugs supporting immunity

ACCESSORIES

• Power bank
• Charger
• Sunglasses
• Spare laces
• Cup
• Mess tin (for cooking on a bottle / live fire)
• Cutlery
• A flashlight
• Book / eBook
• Polish-Russian phrasebook
• Backpack cover

HIKING

• Tent
• Kari-mat
• lead
• Whistle
• Trekking shoes
• Pocket knife
• Rope (string)
• Torch
• Insecticide

FOR PHOTOGRAPHER

• The camera
• Spare battery
• Memory card

TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY - GUIDE

Trans-Siberian Railway in numbers

A 20 day trip includes several cities. These are Warsaw -> Moscow -> Irkutsk -> Olchon -> Irkutsk -> Moscow -> Warsaw. The price of a Platzkarta ticket starts from 550 zlotys, and the Coupe - from 850 zlotys. The timetable operates according to Moscow time, and life on the train - according to local time.

Hygiene

• Most trains do not have a shower. It doesn't seem to bother anyone.
• However, not everyone accepts such conditions. We advise that you can take a quick shower in the toilet.
• The water on the train is constantly topped up, so you can take a quick "shower" with a mess tin. Attention! We advise, however, to do it discreetly. The guides (ladies operating the wagon), if they notice it, immediately hand the mop to your hand.

Safety

The Trans-Siberian Railway is very safe. Passengers watch over each other, and the whole train is always supervised by two guides, who know all passengers by heart and do not let anyone enter the wagon.

Backpack or suitcase organization

Overnight on the train offers small amount personal space. The suitcase will function as our wardrobe for several days. It's important that it is well organized. We have some good tips on how to avoid mess in this article: 10 ways to pack your suitcase

Temporary home

Complaining will not make the train go faster. The sooner we accept the fact that this is our new home and we have roommates in it, the sooner we'll start to make new, interesting acquaintances.

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