JSC Russian Railways determines tariffs for passenger transportation on long-distance trains, seasonal adjustment is carried out once a year, so the fare cannot be lower than the established one. However, if you make a purchase in advance or for specific dates, you can save a lot.
Instructions
Step 1
Purchase tickets at train station ticket offices, not intermediaries. Specialized firms that provide services for booking and delivering train tickets to an office or home add from 100 rubles to 20% of the price to the cost of travel documents.
Step 2
Take advantage of the opportunity to save up to 50% of the cost of your long-distance train ticket during certain times of the year. For example, in the period from February 1 to March 6, JSC Russian Railways provides a 20% discount on the ticket price. And the cheapest travel documents are issued for trains departing on May 8 and 9, their cost is half of the standard fare. This is convenient if you do not need to get to another region of the Russian Federation at a strictly agreed time. At the same time, it is worth remembering that there are periods when raising coefficients are in effect. Thus, for trains departing on April 28 and 29, as well as on December 28 and 29, the ticket price increases by 20%.
Step 3
Plan your trip in advance. OJSC Federal Passenger Company (subsidiary of OJSC Russian Railways) provides a 50% discount when purchasing tickets for long-distance trains 31-45 days before departure. In addition, when purchasing travel documents less than 10 days before the departure date, 10% will be added to the ticket price.
Step 4
Do not forget to provide documents confirming the right to receive benefits when purchasing tickets. To receive a 50% discount, a student must provide a student certificate, a student - a corresponding ticket, the rule applies to common and reserved seat cars. A child under 5 years old who does not occupy a separate seat travels free of charge in any carriage; parents must present a birth certificate. In addition, full-time students can purchase tickets with a 50% discount for the top seats of compartment cars.
