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I'll ride the vespa untill Moscow than i woult take the Transiberian Train untill Vladivostock
  1. Does anyone know how can i put the Vespa(motorbike) on a train to Vladivostock??And the costs?
  2. Does the Transiberian train carry motorbikes?Or at least can i take the same train where the Vespa is?(I would take just one train, so that i don't have to change it during the trip Moscow-Vladivostock)
  3. Where should i do the train tikets for me and the bike? Is better going to the station or to an travel agency in Moscow?
  4. Is Russia and the transiberian safe for a young guy by his own?(I mean; there have been eppisode of violence or theft?)
Vespa by train: Yes - no problems.
It will ride in baggage wagon in same train as you. it will cost around 100euro for transportation. You should bring the scooter empty of gas to the railroad station 2 hours before departure and place it un baggage wagon. Closer to departure I cah give you all details and maybe assist in Moscow (if be there this time).

Train tickets can be bought online 45days before departure.
Russia is a safe country - I'm 38 and still alive
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Vespa by train: Yes - no problems.
It will ride in baggage wagon in same train as you. it will cost around 100euro for transportation. You should bring the scooter empty of gas to the railroad station 2 hours before departure and place it un baggage wagon. Closer to departure I cah give you all details and maybe assist in Moscow (if be there this time).

Train tickets can be bought online 45days before departure.
Russia is a safe country - I'm 38 and still alive
Yeh please if u can write here more detail about putting the vespa on a train, for example where do i buy the ticket for the motorcycle?
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Yeh please if u can write here more detail about putting the vespa on a train, for example where do i buy the ticket for the motorcycle?
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first of all - buy a ticket for yourself.
second - place wespa to a baggage wagon in same train 1-2 hours before train departure (it can be done for a penny if you have the ticket for yourself).
after pacing vespa to a baggage wagon take your seat and hybernate for 7 days.

this is in few words. More details about prices, places, details - closer to the departure. Contact me 2-4 weeks before your start and I'll find all info for you.

online tickets: Авиабилеты на сайте Билет-он-Лайн. Стоимость авиабилетов в Европу. Низкие цены на авиабилеты по Ð*оссии. Быстрая доставка авиабилетов. АвÐ

now a place in 4-bed coupe msk-to-vladivostok costs 17311,20Rur=400Euro (7 meals included)

but ticket can be bought only 45 days before departure, not earlier
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Cesare,

for your info: it is not as easy as you think buying a bike in Japan! Just read this here:

Buying Motorcycle in Japan - japan-guide.com forum

Maybe some more useful information for you on this site:

Tokyo Motorcycle Life

So, I guess you will be better off bringing your own bike. Also keep in mind that renting a bike in Japan is darned expensive! I've heard of 6.000 to 10.000 Yen a day!!

Hope this will help you
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