Reseña del tren de alta velocidad Sapsán

El tren de alta velocidad Sapsán se encuentra entre los trenes más populares en Rusia y se ejecuta en la ruta de Moscú a San Petersburgo. Nombrado en honor a una de los pájaros más rápidos del mundo, el tren puede viajar a una velocidad de aproximadamente 250 kilómetros por hora. El tren expreso Sapsán es un tren alemán, diseñado por Siemens. Operado por los Ferrocarriles Rosos, tiene varias clases de coches, puede transportar 550 pasajeros a la vez y cuenta con modernos servicios a bordo. Para el entretenimiento, las películas se proyectan en las pantallas de los coches, los periódicos y las revistas también están disponibles; los pasajeros pueden usar WiFi gratis. Además, el personal del tren tiene carritos de comida y hay un restaurante a bordo donde se venden bebidas, aperitivos y comidas calientes.

 

Clases de trenes Sapsán

El tren tiene coches muy bien equipados, como regla hay 10 de ellos, formando un tren. Independientemente de la clase de coches, cado uno tiene grandes ventanas, áreas especiales para equipaje grande, un perchero, instalaciones sanitarias y asientos cómodos con mesas plegables. Sin embargo, el precio del billete de tren Sapsán depende de la clase de viaje seleccionada.

Hay 6 tipos de clases en los trenes Sapsán para elegir. La opción más simple y asequible es la clase Económico; la única diferencia del próximo tipo de clase, Económico Plus +, es que una comida está incluida en el precio del billete. Los asientos de la clase Comedor se colocan en el coche Restaurante y dichos asientos están dispuestos alrededor de las mesas. Los coches de la clase Business son más espaciosos y brindan asientos más grandes, mientras que los asientos del coche de la clase Premium, también llamado la clase Primera, están diseñados para proporcionar el máximo confort y tienen asientos casi horizontales y totalmente reclinables. Lo que es más, también hay una Cabina de Conferencias a bordo del tren que puede reservarse por completo para un grupo de cuatro viajeros.

 

Estaciones de tren Sapsán

El viaje en Sapsán de San Petersburgo a Moscú o viceversa suele durar aproximadamente de 3,5 a 4 horas de una estación a la otra. La estación de Sapsan en Moscú es la estación Leningradsky, a la que se puede llegar fácilmente a través de la estación del metro Komsomolskaya. La estación Moskovsky en San Petersburgo es una construcción gemela de la de Moscú. La estación de metro Ploshchad Vosstaniya es la más cercana a esta estación en San Petersburgo.

 

Rutas del tren Sapsán

La mayoría de los trenes Sapsán conectan Moscú y San Petersburgo, pero no todos los viajeros saben que hay un tren de San Petersburgo a Nizhny Novgorod por día y otro de regreso. En el camino, este tren se detiene en varias ciudades, incluyendo Tver, Vladimir y Moscú, pero a diferencia del resto de Sapsán trenes, va a la estación Kursky de Moscú. Por lo tanto, cuando compra billetes de Sapsán en línea asegúrese de verificar cuidadosamente en qué estación de Moscú sale o llega, ya que puede no ser siempre la estación Leningradsky.

 

Sapsan train schedule

Para la comodidad de los viajeros, el horario de Sapsán tiene más de 10 salidas diarias en cada ruta. Los primeros trenes salen alrededor de las 6 de la mañana y el último es a las 9 de la tarde. El tiempo de viaje medio, sorprendentemente, es menos de 4 horas. Sin embargo, no importa qué hora elijas, asegúrese de llegar con la suficiente antelación ya que debe ahorrar suficiente tiempo para pasar el procedimiento de verificación de seguridad, así como tenga en cuenta que el abordaje se cierra 20 minutos antes de la salida.

Travel Classes Onboard SAPSAN Train

    • Sapsan Conference Cabin
    • Sapsan Conference Cabin
    • Sapsan Conference Cabin
    • Sapsan Train

    Cabina para conferencias

    The most unique and private travel option on Sapsan bullet trains. This class offers to travel in a lockable cabin which is booked entirely (for 1 to 4 passengers max). The wide leather seats are set 2 by 2 opposite each other around the table, are adjustable, have armrests, footrests, lights for reading. The cabin is equipped with a multifunctional multimedia system and TV, WiFi, electric plugs, air-conditioning, there’s also a small sofa and a minibar. One hot meal is included in the ticket price, it is also possible to buy snacks and beverages in the Restaurant Car or from food trolleys. Moreover, the ticket provides access to the Business Lounge on the rail stations and includes a travel kit with a pillow and blanket. What is more, a transfer upon arrival is also included in the price.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Sapsan Economy + Class
    • Sapsan Economy + Class
    • Food on Sapsan Train
    • Sapsan Train

    Asiento de clase económica +

    There is 1 car of this type in a Sapsan trainset, it can carry 51 passengers. It is equipped with seats with 2 by 2 arrangement with folding tables (some of the seats are set 2 by 2 around 4 tables). The seats are adjustable, have armrests, footrests, lights for reading, and one electricity plug per two seats. There are several TVs, coat and luggage racks, overhead shelves for smaller bags, air-conditioning, as well as 1 bathroom per car. Seats for passengers with special needs as well as those who are traveling with kids or pets are also available. One meal is included in the ticket price (as a rule, a sandwich with coffee or tea), it is also possible to buy snacks and beverages in the Restaurant Car or from food trolleys.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Business class seats on high-speed Sapsan
    • Meal included in ticket price of business class on high-speed train Sapsan
    • Sapsan Train

    Clase Business

    Generally, there is 1 car of this type in a Sapsan trainset, it can carry 52 passengers. It is equipped with seats with 2 by 2 arrangement with folding tables and extra legroom (some of the seats are set around tables). The wide leather seats are adjustable, have armrests, footrests, lights for reading, media modules, and one electricity plug per two seats. There is free WiFi in the car, 4 TVs, coat and luggage racks, overhead shelves for smaller bags, air-conditioning, 1 bathroom per car, different newspapers for passengers. One hot meal is included in the ticket price, it is also possible to buy snacks and beverages in the Restaurant Car or from food trolleys. Moreover, the ticket provides access to the Business Lounges at the rail stations.

    • Sapsan Restaurant Car
    • Sapsan Restaurant Car
    • Food on Sapsan Train
    • Sapsan Train

    Vagón restaurante

    There is 1 car of this type in a Sapsan trainset, it can carry 40 passengers. It is equipped with seats set 2 by 2 opposite each other around tables. The seats are adjustable, have armrests, footrests, lights for reading. The car has air-conditioning, as well as 1 bathroom per car. The ticket price already includes a pre-deposit (generally, about 2000 Russian Rubles ~ 30 USD) which you may spend during your trip in this very car, ordering food and drinks.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Premium class seat on Sapsan train
    • Sapsan Premium class
    • Seats location in Premium class on Sapsan train
    • Sapsan Train

    Clase Premium

    This high-comfort car class is the best one on offer on Sapsan bullet trains. There is 1 car of this type in a trainset, designed for as little as 19 passengers. The extra spacious seats in this coach are arranged 1 by 2 and provide utmost comfort. The wide leather seats are adjustable, very flexible, have extra legroom, as well as armrests, footrests, folding tables, lights for reading, individual TV sets, and power sockets. There is free WiFi in the car, coat and luggage racks, overhead shelves for smaller bags, air-conditioning, as well as 1 bathroom per car. One hot meal is included in the ticket price, it is also possible to buy snacks and beverages in the Restaurant Car or from food trolleys. Moreover, the ticket provides access to the Business Lounge on the rail stations and includes a travel kit with a pillow and blanket.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required

    • Sapsan Economy Class
    • Sapsan Economy Class
    • Sapsan Train

    Clase Económica +

    This class type on board the modern Russian high-speed Sapsan train is the simplest of the available options. As a rule, there are 6 cars of this type in a trainset, each coach can carry 64 passengers and is equipped with seats (2 by 2 arrangement with folding tables; 16 of the seats are set 2 by 2 around 4 tables). The seats are adjustable, have armrests, footrests, and lights for reading. There are several electricity plugs, 4 TVs, coat and luggage racks, overhead shelves for smaller bags, as well as 1 bathroom per car. The train is equipped for passengers with special needs as well as those who are traveling with pets. No meals are included in the ticket price, nevertheless, it is possible to buy snacks and beverages in the Restaurant Car or from food trolleys.
    The carrier declares that it conducts a thorough sanitation, cleaning and disinfection of all common areas on its trains, including surfaces, seats, handles, windows, tables, luggage compartments, bathrooms and operator cabins.
    Mask is required