 The Trans-Siberian Railway At a length of over 9,000 kilometers and crossing seven time zones, the vast Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world. Since 1916, it has connected Moscow in the west of the country to Vladivostok in the east. There are also branch lines that can take you to several other diverse destinations such as Beijing in China, Ulan-Baltar in Mongolia and Pyongyang in North Korea. If an epic rail journey across Russia is on your bucket list, take a look at this guide for information on the different routes available, how to make a booking and what to see along the way.