One of the iconic railways on the world, the Trans-Siberian began construction 1891 and finished in 1916. (Bill Bachmann/LPI) (Credit: Bill Bachmann/LPI)

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Traveling the Trans-Siberian

The Trans-Siberian is an epic and iconic trip across Russia's landscape. Our itinerary gives an armchair peek.

By Lonely Planet
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11 May 2011

View image of The Trans-Siberian (Credit: Bill Bachmann/LPI)

View image of Vladivostok to Novosibirsk (Credit: Martin Moos/LPI)

View image of Streaming traffic, Khabarovsk (Credit: Martin Moos/LPI)

View image of Ulan-Ude station (Credit: Martin Moos/LPI)

View image of Olkhon Island (Credit: Peter Solness/LPI)

View image of Irkutsk Railway Station (Credit: Simon Richmond/LPI)

View image of Bridge over Yenisey River (Credit: Simon Richmond/LPI)

View image of Church of the Blood, Yekaterinburg (Credit: Jane Sweeney/LPI)

View image of Church of St John the Baptist (Credit: Simon Richmond/LPI)