Russian train tickets can now be booked online
With the advancement in printing technology, not only computers print the Russian train tickets, but also, bookings made online. This process is known as the computer reservation system. All you have to do is visit any Russian train ticket website or Russia’s official travel website, click the link to online reservation, enter the mandatory details and take a printout of the ticket after getting confirmation of your ticket. It will be completed. You do not have to wait in a long queue for hours to book a ticket or enquire regarding availability of reservation. Online reservations keeps all the information’s of the tourist. This method was primarily adopted for air ticket booking, but later, its use was adopted for train tickets also.
A paper ticket is necessary at the station. Boarding with just a written copy of your train ticket reservation is not allowed in Russian trains. You have to arrive at your station of departure to the same counter where you normally book tickets, at least half-an-hour prior to the departure time. At no extra fee, the ticket counter person will issue you a paper ticket. The check in counters will automatically record the desired information. Purchasing railway tickets at the Russia’s official website is a little cheaper than at stations as there will be no handling fee. You can have the seat of your choice. However, only some major credit cards are accepted to purchase railway tickets online. Tickets to Ukraine and Belarus cannot be purchased online since tickets to international trains cannot be booked online.Some accepted websites accept all credit cards after a validation method and they do charge a service of 250 RUB (max.) for each ticket.
For online Russian train ticket booking, some important things to remember are
o In Russia you cannot reserve a railway ticket 45 days prior to the day to departure. You have to reserve before 45 days.
o You cannot purchase online Russian train tickets in English, directly from Russian railways. Other websites provide such facility.
o You can purchase a ticket online with any major credit card irrespective of the country you reside in.
o You can get tickets through e-mail.
o Obtaining tickets online can cost you a little more as compared to purchasing tickets at railway stations, as the online systems charge a handling fee.
To book Russia Train Tickets,for Train Russia visit russiantrains.com
