Moscow on scheduled block trains
Moscow is the largest rail freight destination from China and the anchor of the northern corridor. Trains run west through Alashankou (Dostyk) or Khorgos (Altynkol) in Kazakhstan, or north through Manzhouli (Zabaikalsk) and Erenhot (Naushki) — we allocate space on the gateway with the best current transit and availability. FCL transit is about 15 days from Xi'an, Zhengzhou and Hefei, and about 20–25 days from Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou, Jinan, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang and the Yangtze Delta.
LCL consolidation to Moscow runs twice per week from our self-owned CFS at Xi'an International Port — 12–16 days station to station, from a single pallet (1 CBM).
Moscow-region terminals we deliver to
Terminal choice drives last-mile cost: two containers on the same train can land hours apart from the consignee. We advise the terminal that minimizes your onward trucking.
| Terminal | Station code (Эксп.) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Selyatino | 181102 | South-west Moscow — the most used arrival terminal |
| Vorsino | 183502 | South of Moscow, Kaluga side — large distribution warehouses |
| Elektrougli | 230600 | East of Moscow |
| Bely Rast | 238601 | North-east of Moscow |
| Khovrino | 060001 | North-west Moscow, inside the city — fast city delivery |
Departure stations and transit times to Moscow
| Departure station | Border gateway | Transit (station to station) |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an | Alashankou / Khorgos | About 15 days |
| Zhengzhou | Alashankou / Khorgos | About 15 days (Elektrougli terminal) |
| Hefei | Alashankou | About 15 days |
| Chengdu | Khorgos | About 20 days |
| Chongqing | Khorgos | About 20 days |
| Wuhan | Alashankou | About 20 days (Elektrougli terminal) |
| Changsha | Tongjiang | About 20 days (Bely Rast terminal) |
| Guangzhou | Erenhot / Manzhouli | About 20 days |
| Jinan | Khorgos / Erenhot | About 20 days |
| Tianjin | Erenhot / Manzhouli | About 20 days |
| Gaoyi (Shijiazhuang) | Erenhot / Manzhouli | About 20 days |
| Xi'an | Manzhouli | About 25 days |
| Changsha / Nanjing / Suzhou / Shanghai | Manzhouli | About 25 days |
Transit times are typical station-to-station figures for scheduled trains and vary with border congestion. We confirm the exact schedule and cut-off of the next departure when you book. Beyond Moscow, the same network reaches Yekaterinburg (780302) and Novosibirsk (850204 / 851508).
Service scope
- FCL 20ft / 40ft / 40HQ block train space from all departure stations above.
- LCL groupage from our self-owned CFS at Xi'an International Port, two departures weekly to Moscow.
- Origin customs declaration (0110) with in-house brokers, transit documents through Kazakhstan or Mongolia.
- Destination clearance, DAP or DDP delivery from any Moscow terminal, nationwide Russia trucking.
- Stuffing supervision, loading photo reports and railway tracking until arrival.
Sanctions and commodity compliance matter on this lane. Share your cargo list early — our documentation team pre-checks acceptance rules before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does rail freight from China to Moscow take?
About 15 days station to station from Xi'an, Zhengzhou or Hefei via Alashankou or Khorgos; about 20 days from Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Changsha, Guangzhou, Jinan, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang; and about 25 days on the Manzhouli routing. LCL from Xi'an runs 12–16 days with two departures per week.
Which Moscow terminal will my container arrive at?
We deliver to Selyatino (181102), Vorsino (183502), Elektrougli (230600), Bely Rast (238601) and Khovrino (060001). We recommend the terminal that minimizes your last-mile trucking cost and confirm it at booking.
Do you ship LCL to Moscow?
Yes. WideSafe consolidates LCL at its self-owned CFS warehouse at Xi'an International Port with two departures per week, from a single pallet (1 CBM) to partial loads, with origin export declaration included.
Can you deliver beyond Moscow?
Yes. The same network reaches Yekaterinburg (station code 780302) and Novosibirsk (850204 / 851508), plus nationwide trucking from any Moscow terminal on DAP or DDP terms.
Is rail freight to Moscow cheaper than air freight?
Yes — rail typically costs a fraction of air freight on this lane while taking about two weeks, which is why machinery, automotive parts, building materials and e-commerce restocking move by block train.