Longest Train Routes Distance Comparison (KM)
Compare the 10 longest train routes by rail distance, from Moscow-Pyongyang at 10,214 km to Jingguang HSR at 2,298. Lengths in km and miles with sources.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow to Pyongyang direct car 7 days 20 hours. Rides Trans-Siberian rails. | 10,214 kilometers | Russia to North Korea, weekly through car | Guinness longest train journey: Moscow-Pyongyang 10,214 km |
| Trans-Siberian Railway Longest single rail system. Eight time zones. | 9,289 kilometers | Moscow to Vladivostok, Rossiya train | TrainRouter atlas: Trans-Siberian 9,289 km |
| Zhemchuzhina Kavkaza Seven day circle trip. | 4,500 kilometers | Moscow loop, luxury cruise train | World Train Map: Zhemchuzhina Kavkaza 4,500 km |
| The Canadian Four days across Canada. | 4,466 kilometers | Toronto to Vancouver, VIA Rail | World Train Map: The Canadian 4,466 km |
| Indian Pacific 65 hours coast to coast. | 4,352 kilometers | Sydney to Perth, Journey Beyond | World Train Map: Indian Pacific 4,352 km |
| Vivek Express Longest classic express in India. | 4,154 kilometers | Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari, India | World Train Map: Vivek Express 4,154 km |
| Le Grand Tour Newest row here. Six day circle. | 4,000 kilometers | Paris loop, luxury, entered 2025 | World Train Map: Le Grand Tour 4,000 km |
| California Zephyr Most scenic US ride. | 3,924 kilometers | Chicago to Emeryville, Amtrak | World Train Map: California Zephyr 3,924 km |
| Baikal-Amur Mainline Northern twin of Trans-Siberian. | 3,800 kilometers | Tayshet to Komsomolsk, Russia | World Train Map RZD: Baikal-Amur 3,800 km |
| Jingguang High-Speed Longest high speed ride here. | 2,298 kilometers | Beijing to Guangzhou, China HSR | TrainRouter: Jingguang HSR 2,298 km |
About this converter
Moscow to Pyongyang direct car runs 10,214 km, about 925 clear of the Trans-Siberian at 9,289. The Pyongyang car rides Trans-Siberian rails weekly, so both top rows share track. Zhemchuzhina loop at 4,500, the Canadian at 4,466, Indian Pacific at 4,352 and Vivek at 4,154 follow. Le Grand Tour Paris loop at 4,000 entered in 2025. California Zephyr at 3,924, Baikal-Amur at 3,800 and Jingguang high speed at 2,298 close the table. Lengths count scheduled route rails, not straight line gaps.
How to use it
Pick two routes and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try Moscow-Pyongyang against the Canadian to see more than double. The bars below scale to Moscow-Pyongyang so Jingguang looks short. Switch the unit to miles for US figures. Ratios are exact divisions of the route lengths.
Through car vs full train splits the top. Moscow-Pyongyang 10,214 is a weekly through car on Trans-Siberian plus Korean rails per Guinness at 7 days 20 hours. Trans-Siberian 9,289 is the longest single system per Britannica at 9,288. Le Grand Tour 4,000 is new for 2025 in night train revival. Figures follow TrainRouter and World Train Map atlas over 1,000 km floor.
FAQ
What is the longest train journey?
Moscow to Pyongyang direct car at 10,214 km. It runs weekly in 7 days 20 hours.
How long is the Trans-Siberian?
9,289 km Moscow to Vladivostok. Eight time zones in about seven days.
What is the longest high speed ride?
Jingguang at 2,298 km Beijing to Guangzhou here. Shanghai-Kunming at 2,252 follows.
Is Le Grand Tour new?
Yes. The Paris loop at 4,000 km entered service in 2025.
Sources
- Guinness World Records: longest train journey without changing trains Moscow-Pyongyang 10,214 km 7 days 20 hours 25 minutes
- TrainRouter and World Train Map atlas over 1,000 km (Trans-Siberian 9,289; Zhemchuzhina 4,500; Canadian 4,466; Indian Pacific 4,352; Vivek 4,154; Le Grand Tour 4,000; Zephyr 3,924; Baikal-Amur 3,800; Jingguang 2,298 km)
- Britannica Trans-Siberian Railroad: 9,288 km Moscow to Vladivostok
Last verified: 2026-10-09 · 10 entries
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