To Lake Baikal in Siberia by Train

Today we embark on a fascinating trip from Irkutsk to Lake Baikal in Siberia by train.
This stunning scenic journey is a 12 hour day trip which includes a touristic train ride, and a ferry crossing of the lake and then a bus ride back to Irkutsk, a must-do excursion if you're ever in this part of the world!
To book train tickets or for information on my bespoke travel planning service please visit: www.discoverbyrail.com
So as always, join AndyB and "come along for the ride!"
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Who am I?
My name is Andy and I am passionate and knowledgeable about trains. I have travelled by rail in 74 countries, and visited 76 others during my 30 years working in the travel industry.
What I do?
I create great rail experiences. I use my knowledge to help create your dream trip. As a result, all of my advice is intended with your best interests in mind. You can give me the outline of a trip you would like to do and I can advise on the best way to use the train to create a great trip. Or, give me some dates and which countries you wish to visit and I can create and curate the trip. I am also able to assist in booking train tickets and securing reservations.
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[@tizianapapa7295]

Che bel documentario sul lago Baikal, grazie

[@louiserobertson9914]

What a beautiful old station

[@DiscoverByRail]

There are lots of stunning stations in Russia - inside this one they have not done such a great job compared to others.

[@wendeline4234]

Thank you so much, Andy!!

[@DiscoverByRail]

My pleasure!

[@catrionahenderson4996]

Jeezo Andy are you serious….. what an absolute tease- love it can only hope it happens soon - fingers crossed 🤞

[@DiscoverByRail]

You need to persuade hubby that a TransSiberian would be good and then fly down to Hong Kong...

[@user-vg3wh9uv6r]

super sir your explain good luck sir

[@DiscoverByRail]

Baikal is amazing

[@billmitchell2076]

Another excellent video Andy.

[@DiscoverByRail]

Thanks Bill - the next few should be good as well!

[@jeremyradcliffe9175]

Saved this to watch tomorrow - looks great!

[@DiscoverByRail]

I welcome your feedback!

[@DiscoverByRail]

Jeremy you have been picked as the recipient of the Rail Map of Europe - send me an email [e-mail] with your address

[@1511pety]

Love this video😀

[@DiscoverByRail]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reaperx2657]

Really enjoyable video!

[@DiscoverByRail]

Have you travelled in Russia?

[@CB-OnTheGo]

I am going to watch again in full when I get back from the pub as the WiFi isn't great. But, certainly an impressive looking station and journey. (And, if a map were to fall through my letterbox; it will get pride of place next to the UK version and my departure board🤞)

[@DiscoverByRail]

If it were "to fall through your letterbox" - excellent!

[@kevindennehy7105]

Great video Andy. I was there in 1996 working, but never did that tour. The scale of the lake is incredible. Thanks for uploading it.

[@DiscoverByRail]

You are very welcome

[@demil3618]

Excellent. One day I‘d also like to stand with my feet in the water of Lake Baikal! But how come there was no snow? My impression has always been that in January temperatures are well below freezing there.

[@DiscoverByRail]

I was there in June 2021

[@leeharkis]

Hi Andy, thanks for the videos and updates. Living vicariously through your efforts in these times of difficult travelling 😀 @harkis

[@DiscoverByRail]

Glad you are enjoying them - have some great stuff coming up as well!