Russia is a huge country that hasgreat opportunities for recreation. If you want to have a great time on vacation, then it's worth thinking about the Black Sea, because this option will be more affordable and easier to travel abroad. Among popular places for recreation one of the leading positions is occupied by the area of the city of Sochi.
Adler is one of the best resorts in Russia.It is part of the city of Sochi, which gives access to all the sights, the number of which has grown significantly after the Olympics. The area has all the possibilities for entertainment and excellent recreation: parks, dolphinariums, water parks, recreation areas, bars, cafes, restaurants and many other places. Moreover, we must not forget about the excellent sea and sun. Whether you are traveling with or without children, Adler is a great place for any type of holiday.
That is why more and more people every year choose Adler for their holidays. Moscow is the most convenient city for departure by plane or train.
One of the most popular routes in the summertime is Moscow-Adler, the length of 1648 km. The train is the easiest and cheapest way to get to the resort city. Several trains run along this route, which are added in the season, because in summer there is a large flow of people. These trains are not new, but Russian Railways monitors their condition, constantly updates and repairs them if necessary. In winter, trains leave only from the Kazan station, in the summer they are added routes from Paveletsky and Kursk. The train travel time is from 24 to 41 hours, depending on the number and duration of stops.
Also Muscovites can choose for themselves trains,which are sent from other cities, visiting the capital by passing through. For example, you can get to Adler by train from St. Petersburg, Murmansk or other cities. The final point, too, will not necessarily be Adler himself, the train can only make a stop in the city and go on. Such a wide choice allows you to choose the most convenient option not only by date and time, but also by cost. The same goes for trains on the return route Adler-Moscow.
According to the rules of the Railways tickets can be purchased for 45days before departure. Please note that if you go to a resort, you should buy a ticket not only in one direction, but also in the direction of Adler-Moscow, too, in advance, otherwise you just can not go back to the season.
It is important to know that the train from Moscow to Adlerallows you to reach not only Adler and Sochi, but also many of the nearby Black Sea resorts. If you need to get to some other place of rest, you can take the train to Adler, and then by bus or by taxi, get to your destination.
One of the most interesting ways to travel toroute Adler-Moscow is without a doubt a new two-story train number 104 with a beautiful name "Muscovy". He departs from the Kazan station in Moscow.
The two-story Moscow-Adler train was launched 1November 2013 and became the first and so far the only two-tiered train in Russia, making a serious competition for air travel. It has a number of advantages not only in external and internal design, but also in other aspects.
One of the main features of the train is in itThere are no reserved seats, there are only coupe and CB. Coursing on the route Moscow-Adler train has even separate televisions and showers for seats of high comfort.
In ordinary coupe cars of a two-story trainThere are mini-kitchens with microwave ovens and washbasins. In each compartment there are 3 dry closets, which will avoid inconvenience. It is also very convenient that the developers added to the train sockets for electrical appliances.
In places where there is a signal, the train operatesfree Wi-Fi, though, passengers note a bad speed. Also, passengers claim that the train even despite the two floors high ceilings, almost like in the usual composition. Unlike other Russian models in the new even there are 2 places for disabled people.
Moreover, the train "Muscovy" gets fasterto the destination by reducing the number of stops. So, the travel time along the Adler-Moscow route will be 24 hours. Also, by increasing the number of seats for passengers, it was possible to reduce the cost of tickets compared to conventional trains by about 30%. But if you consider that there are no reserved seats, then it is not the cheapest. The train is designed according to a new technology, which excludes rolling and knocking of the wheels while the train is moving.
Below you can find the train timetable for the route Moscow-Adler. The schedule is indicated only for direct routes.
Every day on the route Moscow-Adler go 2trains: №104 and №102. Note that train number 104 is sent at different times depending on the date. Train number 202 rides on odd days. For the other trains # 471 and # 034, it is necessary to specify the date of departure separately, since they travel only on certain days.
| Train number | Departure time and station | Arrival in Adler | Travel time |
| 104B | 10:10 Kazan | 10:40, 10:38, 10:34 | 1d 1h |
| 102M | 1:30 pm Kazan | 14:26 | 1d 1h |
| 034C | 21:52 Kazan | 08:57 | 1d 12h |
| 202M | 23:50 Kazan | 09:40 | 1d 10h |
| 471M | 15:54 Paveletsky | 04:44 | 1d 12h 50m |
The cost of tickets varies very much depending on the season, conditions and type of train.
Minimum ticket price in a reserved carstarts at about 2900 rubles. The ticket to the coupe will be cheaper in a two-story train No. 104 - about 3600 rubles. According to RZD, in the near future they are not going to change the cost for this train. The price of the place in the SW car is about 12,000 rubles.
People going to the resort, always thinking aboutdifferent options for moving. So, in addition to the train, vacationers often choose traveling by car, bus or plane. Each of these options has both advantages and disadvantages. For example, by car or bus it is inconvenient to go a long time in one position, and a flight by plane will be quite expensive. That's why most people choose the train for their travels as the best option.
Remember that if you decide to go on the route Moscow-Adler, than to get tired by car, it is better to choose a trip by train.
