Imagine this: a train journey lasting a whopping eight days, covering over 10,000 kilometers, is back on track! Yes, you read that right! The world’s longest direct railway line, connecting the capitals of North Korea and Russia — Pyongyang and Moscow — is back in action after a five-year pause.
Everything came to a halt in February 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, including this unique rail route. But now, as of June 17, the train departed from Pyongyang and took eight days to reach Moscow’s Yaroslavsky station. Trains will run twice a month, with tickets going on sale about 60 days before departure.
This route, stretching over 10,000 kilometers, isn’t just a number — it’s a symbol of connection between two countries and a reminder of how small the world has become, yet how long and complicated travel can still be. Imagine spending eight days on a train! It’s like an epic adventure, but with all the comforts of rail travel.
While many travelers today opt for planes for speed, this line shows there’s another way to travel — slower, but with style and a story to tell for a lifetime. Are you ready to spend eight days watching the landscapes from Pyongyang to Moscow? Or is that just too much?
Either way, this news proves the world is slowly returning to normal, and railways are gaining importance again. If you’ve got thoughts on this longest railway line, or know someone who’d love to take this journey, feel free to drop a comment. Maybe you’ll be the next epic traveler on this legendary route!
