Présentation du train à grande vitesse Sapsan

Le train à grande vitesse Sapsan est l’un des trains les plus populaires de Russie, reliant Moscou à Saint-Pétersbourg. Nommé en l'honneur d'un des oiseaux les plus rapides du monde, il peut voyager à une vitesse d'environ 250 kilomètres par heure. Le train express Sapsan est un train allemand conçu par Siemens. Géré par les chemins de fer russes Russian Railways, il compte plusieurs classes de voitures, pouvant transporter 550 passagers à la fois et dispose d'équipements modernes à bord. Pour le divertissement, des films sont projetés sur les écrans de la voiture, des journaux et des magazines sont également disponibles, de plus les passagers sont libres d'utiliser le WiFi gratuit Sapsan. Additionnellement, le personnel des trains dispose de chariots de nourriture et il existe même une voiture-restaurant avec un bistrot où sont vendus des boissons, des collations et des plats chauds.

 

Classes à bord du train Sapsan

Le train dispose de voitures très bien équipées. En règle générale, 10 d'entre eux forment une rame. Quelle que soit la classe de train, chacune a de grandes fenêtres, des zones spéciales pour les grands bagages, un porte-manteau, des toilettes et des sièges confortables avec des tables pliables. Il existe 6 types de classes sur les trains Sapsan au choix. L'option la plus simple et la plus abordable est la classe économique; la seule différence entre elle et le prochain type de classe disponible, la classe économique Plus + est le repas compris dans le prix du billet. Les sièges de la classe restaurant sont placés dans la voiture-restaurant et sont disposés autour de tables. Les voitures de la classe affaires sont plus spacieuses et offrent des sièges plus grands, tandis que les sièges de la voiture de classe premium Sapsan, également appelée première classe, sont conçus pour offrir un maximum de confort et sont entièrement réglables et inclinables presque à l’horizontale. De plus, il y a aussi une cabine de conférence à bord du train qui peut être entièrement réservée pour un groupe de quatre voyageurs.

 

Gares de trains Sapsan

Le trajet en Sapsan de Saint-Pétersbourg à Moscou ou inversement prend généralement entre 3 heures et demi et 4 heures d'une une station à l’autre. La gare Sapsan de Moscou est la gare de Leningradsky et la gare de Moscou de Saint-Pétersbourg qui est un bâtiment jumeau de celui de Moscou.

 

Horaires des trains Sapsan

Pour le confort des voyageurs, le planning Sapsan propose plus de 10 départs quotidiens par trajet. Les premiers trains partent vers 6 heures du matin et le dernier est à 21 heures. Assurez-vous d'arriver bien à l'avance car vous devez gagner suffisamment de temps pour passer la procédure de contrôle de sécurité et gardez à l'esprit que l'embarquement ferme 20 minutes avant le départ.

 

Travel Classes Onboard SAPSAN Train

    • Sapsan Conference Cabin
    • Sapsan Conference Cabin
    • Sapsan Conference Cabin
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    Conférence cabine

    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

    Siège de Classe Economique +

    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

    Classe Affaires

    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

    Voiture-restaurant

    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
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    Classe 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

    Classe Economique +

    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