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What is the best way to buy train tickets. Going on a regular trip, we often prefer the plane. It is faster and more convenient than traveling by train. And yet the train is something to love. And if at the same time follow some simple rules, then train travel can be not only pleasant, but also quite affordable. So what do you need to do to spend less buying a train ticket?

We buy a ticket at the right time

The cost of a train ticket depends on seasonal and “dynamic pricing” fares, that is, on the time of purchase, on the season, day of the week, on demand for a route, on availability and competitor prices. Knowing when and how fares change can help reduce travel costs. The cheapest tickets can be bought in the autumn months and on May 9 (the fare on this day is 50% cheaper). And the most expensive - during the holidays and vacations: in the spring - from March 7 to 10, in the summer - from June 8 to 12 and from June 29 to September 2, in the winter - from December 29 to 30. The rest of the time, prices remain at about average or even below average. For luxury carriages, the cost does not change throughout the year.

You can see how the tariffs changed last year in the table:

The earlier we buy - we pay less

- The least amount will be spent by the one who buys a ticket 45 days in advance for trains following domestic routes, and 60 days in advance for trains international traffic and some domestic passenger trains(for example, Moscow - St. Petersburg, Saratov, Kazan, Voronezh and others).

- When buying a ticket in advance, you can save up to 40% of the base fare. However, in this case, discounts are provided for travel only in the SV and compartment.

- Starting this year, almost all domestic long-distance trains have been included in the list of routes on which ticket prices will gradually increase as they approach the departure date.

Perhaps this simple and understandable pricing principle “the sooner, the cheaper” will eventually apply to fares for reserved seat and shared cars (today a system of decreasing and increasing coefficients is used depending on the season).

Looking for discounted tickets

• The discount is provided for SV, luxury, compartment carriages if you buy a train ticket via the Internet or at the ticket offices of Russian Railways.
• If tickets are purchased there and back.
• On high-speed trains (Sapsan, Allegro) there is a system of additional discounts upon presentation of the Russian Railways Universal Card. There are some more tricks - buying a ticket for "Sapsan" on Sunday morning, you can spend on it half as much as if you bought it on Friday night. For Allegro, the ticket price also depends on the date of purchase.

Here you can select and buy a ticket for the desired train:

Registration award tickets members of the loyalty program for passengers on long-distance trains by accumulating a certain amount of points for the money previously spent on tickets on Russian Railways trains (both in Russia and abroad). RZD Bonus earns points for any trips since December 2013 according to the scheme: 1 point equals 3.34 rubles. High-speed trains are excluded from this program as they have their own loyalty program.

Free and discounted tickets for children on the train

The rules for the carriage of children on the train are determined by the Charter railway transport:

• One adult passenger can carry one child under 5 years old on a long-distance train free of charge without providing a separate seat. In this case, a special child ticket “without a seat” is issued for the child, taking into account the child's age on the date of the trip. If your child turns 5 on the way, you can still take advantage of this benefit.
• If one adult passenger travels with two children under the age of 5, then for one of the children you need to buy a ticket with a seat, which is subject to a discount of up to 65% of full cost ticket (it depends on the category of the train).
• Children from 5 to 10 years old can only travel with the provision of a separate seat, the cost of which is determined according to the child fare - 65% of the ticket price.
• From September 1 to May 31, children from 10 years old are provided with a 50% discount on travel on non-branded reserved seat trains. When traveling on a branded train, a different calculation applies: the discount is calculated from the tariff for a regular train, and the difference between the tariffs is paid in full.

A few important notes:

• Do not forget, setting off on a long journey, take with you the original birth certificate of a child (up to 14 years old). Children's tickets are purchased using this document, and the child is boarding the train using it.
• A child under 10 years old cannot travel alone, only accompanied by an adult. And if he is not accompanied by his parents (the rule applies on the territory of Russia), it is enough for the accompanying persons (grandmothers, teachers, coaches) that the child has a birth certificate. In this case, additional documents are not needed.

New rules for the carriage of passengers and baggage by rail

• The new transportation rules came into force on August 12, 2014. Some changes have been made to the conditions of baggage carriage in favor of the passenger, who is no longer obliged to go to the baggage compartment for baggage registration and use the baggage car. Simultaneously with the purchase of a ticket, you can pay for the carriage of baggage and, when boarding the train, return it to a separate compartment. It is more convenient and faster.
• Included in the new rules provisions on electronic tickets, on the order of passage electronic registration, on boarding with a boarding pass, which can also be presented on electronic media, on the procedure for refunding money when paying by payment card or by bank transfer. This is relevant and timely, since, according to Russian Railways, in 2014 every fourth train ticket is sold via the Internet, while the share e-tickets for the Sapsan train reaches 70%, for regular long-distance trains- 24% of tickets are on sale so far.

Non-refundable train tickets

Following the entry into force of amendments to the Air Code of the Russian Federation on non-refundable tariffs, in June last year, a bill was introduced to the State Duma on non-refundable tickets but only now on trains. The amendments made to the Railway Transport Charter will make it possible to choose what to buy: an expensive ticket with the right to return or a cheaper one, which cannot be returned, except for a good reason (accident, illness with supporting documents).

We book train tickets by phone

Last year, residents of the regions had the opportunity to reserve tickets for long-distance trains by phone. This can be done by calling the Unified Information and Service Center of Russian Railways at 8-800-775-00-00. Previously, only residents of Moscow and the Moscow region could use this service. Now, having told the operator your passport data and route, you can book a ticket from anywhere. And pay and receive travel tickets it is necessary within 24 hours at any ticket office of the Federal Passenger Company LLC (FPK).

Railway News

An interesting idea of ​​selling single train-plane tickets, which is used in European countries, found application in Russia. Finnair started selling combined tickets for travel from the center of St. Petersburg to the center of Helsinki on October 1, 2014. On a single train-plane ticket, you can first get to Helsinki on the Allegro train, and then continue on to European or Asian destinations on a Finnair plane. By the way, getting to Helsinki from St. Petersburg by Allegro train is very convenient. The high-speed train makes 4 daily runs on this route. Travel time - 3 hours 36 minutes, customs control takes place right on the train in the direction of travel.

Enjoy your travels!

Read how you can save money while traveling.

A train ticket, the route of which involves a long trip across Russia, can be bought 1.5 - 2 months before departure.

And if you manage to buy it on the first day of sales, you can also save a lot.

There are many more conditions and circumstances that provide the opportunity to receive a substantial discount.

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The cost of using the services of Russian Railways may vary depending on a number of reasons - seasonality, holidays, vacation, route demand.

Some of my favorites are birthday promotions... From March 1, 2018, residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg can not only get a discount on their own, but also give a discounted rate to several of their friends for a trip from one capital to another. Moreover, the offer applies to the previous date, week and following it.

"Every Tuesday"

On Tuesdays a federal passenger company can buy a reduced railway ticket for a specific date. Purchase is possible both on the spot - at the checkout, and electronically - on the website.

The technological specificity of the system's operation leads to a phased sale of tickets, so prices need to be tracked from 00:00 to 10-12:00.

The special discount cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. As with all promotional events, this type of benefit does not apply to collective applications and group purchases of train tickets.

Preferential price often applies exclusively to travel, that is, excluding linen. The ticket will indicate the price at which it was actually purchased. Services during the trip are paid at the full rate. And if the route has several special fares, then the passenger has the right to choose most attractive to him.

This promotion is in great demand among those who travel a lot and often. Given the high popularity of the event, its action has been prolonged and remains relevant in 2018.

The main condition is to keep track of time parameters, taking into account time zones.

To certain places

Passenger trains operating interregional flights often offer discounts on the top seats in reserved seats. You can save on cost from 30 to 40%.

This approach is not ubiquitous - it covers specific flights with specific dates. The bonus is also formed based on the workload of the train.

May holidays

During the whole month, a favorable price will operate on the most popular directions, in particular - Moscow - Petersburg, Moscow - Kazan. The amount of the discount is determined by a specific date, what it will be for each date, you can see on the official website of the company in the section "Promotions and offers".

Victory Day is the most important holiday for every citizen of the Russian Federation, especially for those who were personally touched by the worst event in the history of mankind. On the eve of this great day, many of the surviving participants in that fateful event strive to see their battle brothers, visit places of former glory and attend the main parade of the country. During the pre-holiday and holidays, Russian Railways, by virtue of its capabilities, tries to congratulate veterans.

At the same time, additional trains were launched on the most popular destinations... For example, the route Moscow - St. Petersburg has expanded due to the "Sapsans".

Last year at the May holidays also acted 2 types of discounts- 15% and 30% on the Lastochka branded train from St. Petersburg to Petrozavodsk and back.

WWII veterans and invalids in 2018, from 03 to 12 May, they can visit any corner of their native country for free.

May holidays make significant adjustments to the schedule railway stations... Long weekends "push" many to travel to relatives and walk around new cities. Consequently, tickets are sold at great speed and well in advance.

The main regulations which must be used when buying train tickets:

1. A ticket bought in advance leads to significant savings. For many direct trains, dynamic pricing is in effect, that is, the price increases depending on how many tickets were sold earlier. This means that the latter can cost 1.5-3 times more than the former.
2. A decision made in advance allows you to choose a more convenient location.
3. If the previous rule could not be applied, then you need to check the availability 1-2 days before departure.
4. Traveling with transfers also saves you a lot.

Planned trip in advance

Tariff plan "Plan ahead"- one more profitable proposition from Russian Railways.

Periods from mid-April to late May and early September to late November include tickets for long journeys with a substantial discount- 40% (if the ticket was purchased 41-45 days in advance) and 20% (if 31-40 days are left before departure).

Russian Railways can also use surcharges - 5% if there is half a month left before the trip, or 10%, if not more than 10 days.

"Sapsan"

Each birthday boy can get a 50% discount on the Sapsan train. The hero of the occasion also has the opportunity to provide 3 friends discount tickets to Moscow or St. Petersburg. A prerequisite is one-time. The offer is valid not only on the day of the celebration, but also 1 week before and after. The discount applies to Economy and Business Class.

Regular passengers simply need card "Two capitals", which also provides a substantial discount - 50%. The privilege applies to the ticket of the owner himself and 3 of his relatives or friends, although you can use it at certain hours and days. The price of the card is 3,000 rubles, and the validity period is 6 months. The card is issued by: Russian Railways, FPC and agents.

Traveling by train more often than once every six months allows you to register on the site and issue Russian Railways bonus card... The meaning is similar to aviation companies- purchasing a ticket, accruing points, spending bonuses on new trips. A significant disadvantage is the limited categories of tickets covered by the card - compartment and SV. And only the person who designed it can use it.

To certain places and trains

Federal passenger company trains operating within the state offer discounts from 20% to 40% for the top seats located in a reserved seat carriage. Does not apply to organized passenger groups and a number of ambulances branded trains Moscow-Nazran and Moscow-Nalchik.

According to the special tariff "Travel on vacation" a child from 10 to 17 years old is provided with a 50% discount on the compartment carriages of FPK trains moving within the country. The action is valid from March 23 to April 2. Children, organized children's groups can use it. Does not apply to beneficiaries and issuers travel documents for military and transport requirements. This bonus cannot be combined with any other discount or special rate.

You can issue a ticket only if you have an identity document, and when boarding, the age of the passenger is controlled.

School students

As for schoolchildren, Russian Railways also has interesting promotional offers for them. They will spread over the period summer holidays and give the right to pay the cost of the ticket in half of its full price... This benefit applies to travel in general and reserved seat cars and in electric trains of the 2nd and 3rd class. The only condition when you have to pay in full is high-speed trains.

To take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the promotion, you should select the "Full" tariff plan when issuing a ticket, then indicate the age of the student, and a 50% discount will be automatically displayed.

As for the compartment cars, they are also subject to partial travel compensation for children 10-17 years old from May 25 to June 1, 2018, as well as from August 25 to September 1, respectively.

From the beginning of 2018 until June 15 every student who has reached the age of 10 is obligatorily provided with reduced fare.

To do this, you must comply with the following conditions: a child from 10 to 14 years old must have a certificate from school, and after 14 years old - also a paper confirming the right to this benefit.

At the state level, a restriction has been introduced in the summer period of time, since many graduates try to mislead the employees of Russian Railways and pose as schoolchildren - high school students.

Students

As for the students of Russia, the list of transport actions for them is not so diverse - this is explained by the complexity of the economic situation in the country and the limited financing of railway transportation at the federal level.

In 2018, you can get a discount only when buying a ticket for suburban train or long-distance passenger... As a rule, this is solved regionally, where traffic routes are selected locally, depending on the congestion of the train.

The starting factors can be not very convenient, for example, the night time of departure or arrival at the destination.

There is also a positive point. Nobody canceled the use of the train with a 50% discount - these conditions are still valid in 2018. The subscription is valid for 12 months with a student card.

For pensioners

Certain regions of the Russian Federation provide people with free travel to commuter trains... It happens that preferential travel is limited in time: end of April - end of October.

A discount ticket can only be purchased with a pension certificate.

• disabled veteran of the Great Patriotic War;
• a participant in hostilities and has the status of a veteran;
• servicemen who underwent training in the country's higher military educational institutions during the war years;
• persons who have state awards for military actions;
• "Blockades";
• concentration camp prisoners;
• pensioners who are disabled of the 1st group;
• victims of radiation exposure from the Chernobyl accident.

You can get a free ticket upon presentation of a document proving a person's right to this type of benefit and a special coupon... It is issued by social insurance services.

In addition, Russian Railways grants pensioners and citizens equated with them the right to partial compensation for the cost of travel on long-distance trains on the following grounds twice during 2018:

• cavaliers of all degrees of glory;
• Heroes of the Soviet Union and Socialist Labor;
• holders of the Order of Labor Glory;
• members of the Federation Council and pensioners - State Duma deputies.

About the provision of benefits for travel on Russian Railways trains for schoolchildren and students is described in the following video:

In most cases, reserved seat tickets are cheaper than air travel, and travel with an overnight train ride is convenient for budget family trips. Moreover, you can even save on compartment tickets. PROturizm will tell you how to do this in its review.

Russian Railways has a tariff system: ticket prices change depending on the season, the time before departure, the day of the week, and even the demand for the route.

1. Seasonal discounts on railway tickets

It is worth paying close attention to seasonal prices, it so happens that the discount on reserved seats can reach 50%. There is also a discount system for compartment tickets. Discounts-markups fluctuate within + 15%. Naturally, in the summer and on holidays, the fares go up.

2. Tickets are cheaper at the beginning of sales

If, while searching for tickets, you see a DC mark next to the route on the Internet, this is the “Dynamic Pricing” fare icon. The most low price on a railway ticket will be at the time of the opening of sales, and then it will increase. The discount can be up to 40% of the fare, but this applies, as a rule, to tickets in compartment and CB.

Timing of buying cheap train tickets

Here we come to an interesting question. International and some high-speed trains you can buy tickets from Moscow 60 days in advance. For other directions, the sale opens 45 days in advance, that is, 1.5 months for the trip. Here are the ideal times for buying cheap train tickets.

3. Discounts on railway tickets for children

Accompanied by one adult, a child under 5 years old can receive a free ticket without providing him with a seat. If you are traveling alone with two children, then for the second child a discount on the ticket (with the provision of a seat) will be up to 65%. For children from 5 to 10 years old, the discount will also be 65%. With the exception of the summer period, for children over 10 years old, you will pay half of the ticket price in reserved seat carriages of non-branded trains. For branded trains, the difference between fares will be added to the calculation.

Note: For a child under 14, an original birth certificate is required. Children under 10 years old can only travel if accompanied by an adult. Special permissions not required for accompanying persons.

4. Other discounts on train tickets

Discounts on tickets for compartment (and higher class) carriages are valid for purchases via the Internet and for the purchase of round-trip tickets. For business people will be interested in loyalty programs or discounts on high-speed trains on Sunday morning.

By train "Allegro" from St. Petersburg you can get to Helsinki, and from there by plane go to Europe or Asia. These train-to-plane combo tickets are offered by Finnair.

For reserved seat tickets (except for the summer season) there are discounts on the upper shelves, there are also discounts for seats near the toilet - 15 and 30%. Discounts are not cumulative and do not apply to groups and tickets for children.

Note: for discounts for a group ticket of 10 people or more, please contact the Russian Railways ticket offices. The discount applies to travelers over 10 years old and is 10-20%. Valid only for coupe and SV class carriages on the routes of the "FPK" carrier.

5. Discounts on international railway tickets

Russian Railways has a special pricing for tickets for branded high-speed trains in all carriages (including "sit-down" ones) and for seats on other trains in compartments and carriages of a higher class. Thus, Russian Railways urge to plan a trip in advance - this is the name of the "Plan in advance" tariff. The fare is similar to Dynamic Pricing, but is mainly used on trains abroad. Discounts on tickets - up to 40%.

Special discounts have been developed for trains on European routes from St. Petersburg and Moscow to Vienna and Prague, as well as from Moscow to Paris and Nice. 50% - for children under 12 years old. 20% - for mini-groups (2-5 people). 35% - for newlyweds and birthday people. Some discounts are available only directly at the ticket offices of Russian Railways.

6. Little secrets of cheap train tickets

Tickets for weekdays will be cheaper than tickets for Friday or weekends.

Sometimes discounts only apply to full route trains. You have the right to enter and exit within the route at any station. That is, having saved on a full ticket, you can board the train later than the starting station and get off earlier than the destination.

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About Russian Railways

Night train, clatter of wheels, tea from a samovar ... Which of us does not have such childhood memories? There is hardly an adult in Russia who has never traveled to friends, relatives, or to rest by train in his life. Train travel is more than just little trip... It is always an adventure that other passengers and a guide share with us, and which remains in our memory for a long time.

We can travel in Russia and abroad by train thanks to Russian Railways- Russian Railways. This state-owned rail carrier serves about a billion passengers a year. At the same time, new customers travel with Russian Railways every year, not least due to the high level of service and a convenient website through which tickets for domestic Russian routes can be bought.

Russian Railways in figures and facts

• Russian Railways was founded in 2003.
• More than 800,000 people work for Russian Railways.
• The operational length of Russian Railways' railways is more than 85,000 kilometers.
• Russian Railways has over 10 branches and many subsidiaries.
• Russian Railways trains include high speed trains Peregrine Falcon, Swallow and Allegro.
• One of the most unusual routes Russian Railways is short retro train ride... Such an adventure will not leave anyone indifferent!

Why Russian Railways?

• The train is one of the most safe species transport. Do you know people who suffer from train phobia?
• Russian Railways trains are punctual. If you do not like and cannot be late, then Russian Railways trains are the ideal transport for you. And high-speed trains - even more so.
• Tickets for Russian Railways trains can be bought online.
• On the Russian Railways website there is a convenient search system that allows you to find out the train schedule and ticket prices.
• Russian Railways trains are distinguished by a high level of comfort and cleanliness.
• Russian Railways carries out passenger transportation not only on the territory of Russia, but also connects Russia with many other countries. For example, you can travel by Russian train to most of the CIS republics, as well as to Finland, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Austria, France, China, Mongolia and many other countries.
• Russian Railways includes more than 90 branded trains with an increased level of comfort.
• There are special baggage cars on Russian Railways trains, in which you can carry up to 3 pieces of baggage.
• Russian Railways provides services for organizing recreation: from short trips before cruises.
• Russian Railways provides its customers with discounts and bonuses.

Our opinion on Russian Railways

Do you love to truly feel and enjoy the road? Our advice: travel with Russian Railways! @rzd_official- comfort, coziness and a lot of impressions.

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Discounts and bonuses at Russian Railways

In order not to pay too much money for tickets, you should take a closer look and find out about all the ways that will allow you to get a discount. So, how can you save money on traveling with Russian Railways?

1. Take advantage of the "Plan ahead" rate... When buying tickets for the top seats in compartment coaches at least 45 days before departure, you will receive a 20% discount. The tariff is not limited only to this: you can find out about all the details on the official website of Russian Railways.
2. On the round trip tickets to Korea and Mongolia get a 20% discount.
3. Travel abroad with a group: when traveling to Finland with a group of 6 people or more, adults receive a 20% discount, and when traveling to Poland, China, Korea and Mongolia - 30%.
4. On some trains on your birthday you can buy a ticket at the Festive rate, which gives you a 35% discount. The discount also applies to trips +/− 7 days before the birthday. Give yourself a gift - go on a trip!

We hope you enjoy traveling with Russian Railways, especially at a discount. But if you prefer to book tickets through an agency, rather than directly, then we advise you to familiarize yourself with the offers of Svyaznoy Travel or Ozon.Travel. If you've already stocked up on your tickets but haven't booked your hotel yet, be sure to check the available hotels on Booking.com. Well, if for some reason you do not want to go anywhere by train, but dream of flying by plane, then you need to use the search engine for cheap tickets Skyscanner. All these and many other companies are present in the site's database, and the best of the best will appear on the pages of Black Friday 2018 and Cyber ​​Monday 2018. Follow our promo codes! By the way, for those who want to be the first to know about all the promotions and discounts related to the world of travel, we advise you to subscribe to us on Facebook or VKontakte.

For modern Russia the railway complex is gaining in importance. It is he who is the very connecting element in the integral economic system, which ensures not only the stable functioning of modern industry, but also contributes to the transportation of necessary goods throughout the country, even to the most remote regions. Exactly Railway today it is the most convenient and affordable mode of transport for the residents of the country. Russian Railways is the basis passenger transportation in Russian society.

As an open joint stock company, Russian Railways is one of the three leading international railway companies. This is facilitated by such factors as significant volumes of freight and passenger traffic, as well as high ratings in the field of finance. All specific data can be found by visiting the official website of Russian Railways.

In addition, it is important to note the highly qualified staff of specialists who carry out their activities within the company. Over the years of its activity, Russian Railways has accumulated significant experience in cooperation in the international arena.

Today, Russian Railways is striving to scale up its business, while enhancing production efficiency and economic performance. Also of considerable importance in the form of a strategic goal for the company are the safety of the transportation carried out and the integration process into the Euro-Asian transport system. All the features of the activities of Russian Railways are described in detail on Russian Railways.

Russian Railways bonuses

All participants in the loyalty system will receive points for their trips. The RZD bonus applies to the purchase of premium tickets in SV and compartment cars, as well as in "soft" cars. In order to participate in the accumulation of points, you must visit the Russian Railways website, register and receive a personal card confirming participation in this program.

Russian Railways promotions, discounts

More recently, a special program has been developed, which implies a so-called welcome bonus of 500 points for self-registration. To do this, you need to visit the official website of Russian Railways, and confirm your participation. In addition, a year ago, a campaign was established - the Russian Railways lottery, which is a charitable project that provides assistance to children who need it. So, 10% of all tickets sold are redirected to a charitable foundation. The Russian Railways lottery is an opportunity to help children. Contribute!