If you’re a \u00a0train lover\u00a0, we have an exciting plan for your summer travels. While it may seem late, it’s essential to prepare your journey meticulously and, most importantly, to secure the necessary permits. Yes, you will need them.<\/p>\n
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The permits alone could cost you about \u00a01,200 euros\u00a0 and require around three weeks of processing time. This journey will cover the railway line linking various train networks across Europe and significant parts of Asia, making it the \u00a0longest train trip in the world\u00a0. Starting in \u00a0Laos\u00a0 (Portugal) and finishing in \u00a0Singapore\u00a0, this epic adventure remains a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.<\/p>\n
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For approximately \u00a01,200 euros\u00a0 and a commitment of \u00a021 days\u00a0, you can embark on this extraordinary journey, accounting for a few stops along the way for rest and visa applications. This estimation dates back to 2021, the year when the \u00a0newly opened railway section\u00a0 between \u00a0Kunming\u00a0 (China) and \u00a0Voti\u00e1n\u00a0 (Laos) was completed, thus adding sufficient distance for the line to terminate in \u00a0Singapore\u00a0. The total length of the journey is an astonishing \u00a018,755 kilometers\u00a0.<\/p>\n
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Remember that at that time, Russia had not yet decided to invade Ukraine, complicating travel logistics. The planned route involves entering Russia before traveling through Germany, Poland, and Belarus, ensuring secure communication. However, it\u2019s crucial to acknowledge that anyone attempting this monumental trip must navigate through a country currently in conflict.<\/p>\n
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<img alt=\"Train liberalization in Spain has been a success for travelers. The problem is that companies are losing money.\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/2bf11d\/guitarra-dani-renfe\/375_142.jpeg\"\/><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nA comprehensive route map can be found on SUBDDIT R\/MAPPORN<\/a>. The adventure begins in \u00a0Laos\u00a0 (Portugal) at the southern tip of Europe, leading to another stunning destination, the \u00a0best beaches in Singapore\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
According to Reddit users, the proposed route bypasses \u00a0Madrid\u00a0 in favor of crossing through all of \u00a0Castilla y Le\u00f3n\u00a0. From there, the journey continues to the \u00a0Basque Country\u00a0 and through \u00a0France\u00a0, particularly \u00a0Perpignan\u00a0. Once in France, key European capitals are included: \u00a0Paris\u00a0, \u00a0Berlin\u00a0, \u00a0Warsaw\u00a0, \u00a0Minsk\u00a0, and onto \u00a0Moscow\u00a0 in Russia.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n\n <img alt=\"Renfe has done everything possible to torpedo the competition in merchandise. We do not say it: the supreme says\" width=\"375\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/i.blogs.es\/edc668\/renfe_251.021\/375_142.jpeg\"\/><\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nAfter reaching \u00a0Moscow\u00a0, the longest segment of the journey lies within Russia. From Moscow, travelers will venture northward, partly following the \u00a0Trans-Siberian Railway\u00a0, traversing the vast Russian plains, before veering off towards \u00a0Mongolia\u00a0.<\/p>\n
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Entering Mongolia opens up a ride on the famous \u00a0Trans-Mongolian Railway\u00a0, which connects \u00a0Moscow\u00a0 to \u00a0Beijing\u00a0. Here, travelers will exit \u00a0China\u00a0 only when heading south. This captivating journey will take you through \u00a0Laos\u00a0 (phonetically this time), \u00a0Thailand\u00a0, and \u00a0Malaysia\u00a0.<\/p>\n
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The influence of \u00a0China\u00a0 remains evident even after you’ve crossed its borders, given that this train route was primarily constructed by \u00a0China\u00a0. It’s significant that this line serves as \u00a0Laos’s\u00a0 first railway that does not terminate at the coast, linking \u00a0Bangkok\u00a0 to \u00a0Beijing\u00a0.<\/p>\n
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Having conquered nearly \u00a019,000 kilometers\u00a0, it’s finally time to enjoy your destination. Relax and unwind, and perhaps channel your inner \u00a0Willy Fog\u00a0. If the estimates prove accurate, there is still a world of adventure ahead of you, with \u00a059 days\u00a0 left to recreate the incredible journey of \u00a0Jules Verne’s\u00a0 famous character.<\/p>\n
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Photo | Giulia de Santis<\/a> and OpenrailwayMap<\/a><\/p>\nIn Xataka, Renfe has recently published its first punctuality report\u2014a reminder that travel, while adventurous, can have its share of unpredictability.<\/p>\n