Rail transport remains the most accessible and comfortable way to travel around Russia. If you need to travel 300-400 kilometers, then the type of car does not matter much, but what if we are talking about several thousand kilometers? Which is better - coupe or luxury, and which option is best? A few simple differences will help you understand the difference between them.

Definition

Luxury carriage– this is an additional carriage that is rented in its entirety or by section for transporting passengers in conditions of increased comfort. Entrance is closed to outsiders, but the level of amenities depends on the specific option. Many “suites” are equipped not only with a toilet, but also with a shower, minibar, heated floors, and other luxury elements.

Luxury carriage

Coupe- this is a type of carriage that is more convenient than a reserved seat, but does not reach the level of service of the SV. It is designed for 36 passengers - 4 people in each box. There are 4 shelves in a separate compartment - two lower and two upper. Each box has a separate entrance, as well as storage space.

Comparison

The luxury car should be distinguished from the SV, as this is a special type of VIP stay for wealthy passengers. Its equipment, number of seats and other features depend on the specific option. Coupe is a classic type of car, which has 9 four-seater compartments, 2 toilets, and a box for 2 conductors. The total number of passengers cannot exceed 36 people. If we are talking about a luxury carriage, then, as a rule, there are no more than 8-10 passengers (if there are 4 or 5 boxes, respectively).

The interior of the coupe is designed in a minimalist style. In addition to sleeping places, it contains a table, a chandelier, 2 small reading lamps, and a mirror. If we are talking about “luxury,” then it can resemble a three-star hotel: soft sofas for relaxation, a minibar, TV, wi-fi, a private shower and other luxury elements.

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1. Number of passengers in the carriage and compartment. The compartment accommodates 36 passengers (4 in each compartment). In a luxury carriage, as a rule, there are no more than 2 people in a compartment, no more than 10 in a carriage, however, this characteristic depends on the type of luxury.
2. Places for rest. The compartment has 4 shelves, the suite has 2 sofas (however, upper shelves can also be provided).
3. Interior. In the compartment car there is minimalism, in the luxury car there is baroque, rococo, classic and luxury.
4. Access. You can go through the compartment car, access to the “luxury” is always limited.
5. Method of purchasing tickets. Coupe cars are launched regularly, luxury cars must be ordered separately.
6. Price. The price of a “luxury” is several times higher than that of a coupe.

Many travelers see romance in train travel. In addition, a ticket for railway transport much more affordable than a plane ticket. That is why fast trains Russian Railways remain one of the most popular types of passenger transport. To make your trip as comfortable as possible, you should carefully choose the type of carriage when purchasing a travel document. And here difficulties arise - not everyone knows what differences there are between a coupe and a luxury car.

Features of the luxury car

An additional carriage, which is equipped with everything necessary for maximum comfortable rest, are a luxury carriage. For maximum comfort for passengers traveling in a “luxury” suite, it is rented entirely or in separate compartments, and access to unauthorized people is prohibited. Most compartments in cars of this category are equipped with:

• dry closet;
• shower cabin;
• air conditioning;
• minibar;
• heated floor;
• TV.

Features of a compartment car

In a compartment-type carriage, 36 passengers can travel at the same time, who are located in compartments of 4 people. Each compartment has both upper and lower seats. It's much more convenient here than in reserved seat carriages, but still the level of comfort is far from the conditions in the SV cars. Although these carriages have dry toilets, air conditioning and temperature indicators.

The main differences between luxury and coupe

Luxury cars differ from compartment cars in the number of passengers they can accommodate. No more than 36 travelers can travel in a compartment, and no more than ten in a suite.

Although, the equipment of luxury cars is not always the same and may differ depending on the direction of the train. But, as a rule, 1-2 passengers can travel in a compartment; there are no more than five such compartments for the entire carriage. Equipment compartment cars always the same - 9 compartments with 4 seats.

There are significant differences in the interiors of these categories. There is nothing superfluous in the compartment - only shelves for resting, mirrors, a radio, a table and lamps. The luxury cars have more luxurious furnishings - soft spacious sofas, a TV, decorative elements, a private bathroom, and wireless Internet, individually controlled air conditioning. In such comfortable conditions you can spend a longer time than in ordinary reserved seats, but only wealthy travelers can afford it.

Naturally, depending on the proposed travel conditions, ticket prices also vary. The more richly furnished the carriage, the higher the cost of travel in it. This also affects the number of passengers. By the way, buying a ticket for a luxury car is not as easy as buying a ticket for a compartment. Tickets for compartment seats are on free sale, since carriages of this type run constantly, and travel document for a luxury car you must order in advance, because cars of this category are additional and are attached to the train only if necessary.

From a safety point of view, the luxury car wins. Passengers from the rest of the train cannot pass through it, although this is possible in compartment-type carriages.

A very convenient, but not very fast transport for moving from one city to another is the train. On the one hand, as a rule, Train Station is located within the city, it is easy to get to by any transport, and the cost of tickets is much cheaper than by plane or bus.

But traveling by train will take much longer than by air. And if you have a long journey ahead, more than 12 hours, and sometimes 2-3 days, you should definitely take care of your comfort: this way the time will fly by faster, and the trip will not seem too exhausting.

Car types

Today our railways, the review does not take into account trains from other countries; they provide several types of cars. We list them in order of increasing comfort:

• seat carriage;
• reserved seat;
• coupe;
• SV-car;
• luxury carriage.

However, the most popular tickets on OnlineTickets are for the following carriages: reserved seat, due to their low cost, coupe and SV, due to their increased comfort.

What is a compartment car

A compartment carriage is a second class carriage with 9 or 10 separate compartments. Each compartment is isolated with a sliding door. Inside there are: 4 sleeping places, a table, two luggage racks, and in new trains there is air conditioning and a radio.

SV-car

According to the transcript, the SV-car is a sleeping car increased comfort, which contains 9 double compartments. Coupes usually have 1 or 3 berths. Unlike the compartment car, there are soft, more comfortable sleeping shelves, a transformable table, an armchair, a built-in wardrobe, in addition to the main lampshades on the ceiling, there are also small reading lamps.

IN branded trains There is also a TV and accessories for washing. In the NE car there is always a button to call the conductor. The interior furnishings of the SV carriage are more expensive, and are a bit reminiscent of home furnishings.

By the way, the inventor of the SV-car is the American engineer George Pullman, who in 1867 first introduced seats for passengers with the ability to transform into recumbent seats. Before this, passengers in carriages sat on hard seats, which was very uncomfortable.

Luxury carriage

You should also not confuse a luxury car with a compartment or SV car. A luxury carriage is a completely separate carriage, which is rented to transport a certain group of passengers with increased comfort conditions.

The entrance to this carriage is closed to outsiders. The luxury car is equipped with a shower, a good toilet, a minibar, a bedroom and other luxury elements. This carriage can be called a carriage for VIPs: stars, politicians.

A separate carriage is a dining car, where you can have a delicious meal, drink coffee, tea, conduct business negotiations if you are traveling with a partner, or invite your companion in the compartment for a glass of wine.

17/05/2015 — We regularly tell you about discounts, promotions and the most attractive prices for trains Moscow - St. Petersburg. Perhaps it's time to write a few words about the most expensive options. Moreover, we receive many questions on this topic. Our readers ask in bewilderment: “WHAT on the Moscow-St. Petersburg train could cost THAT kind of money?”

"Sapsan" Moscow - St. Petersburg. Maximum ticket price 48 thousand rubles. The figure amazes many, but in fact, this is the cost for 4 seats at once. The fact is that Sapsan has a so-called compartment - a meeting room, which can be in demand by businessmen who do not want to waste a minute of time. This compartment has 4 comfortable armchairs, a table, two screens and a minibar. The price also includes meals, Internet access and a couple of newspapers, proudly called “fresh press”. You can buy a meeting compartment alone (paying the notorious 48 thousand), but if you travel with four, the price per person will be 12 thousand rubles, which is comparable to the usual business class of the same Sapsan. You can view the schedule of high-speed trains "Sapsan" Moscow - St. Petersburg (select the "Only Sapsan" tab). There you can also buy a ticket for Sapsan Moscow - St. Petersburg online.

Compartment-meeting room in "Sapsan" Moscow - St. Petersburg.

Train No. 004 Moscow - St. Petersburg, "Express". The cost of a ticket to the “Lux” carriage is 13-14 thousand rubles. Again, the price is for a whole compartment, which means 6.5 - 7 thousand per person. The train has 2 such carriages, one of them has 6 luxury compartments, the second has 4 and a meeting room. Each compartment has a sofa (which converts into a lower berth) and a shelf above. Of course, each compartment also has its own toilet and shower. For the added convenience of luxury passengers, the floors are heated. Speaking of air conditioning, air conditioning is also present in every compartment. As for the services, the ticket price includes hot meals, towels, robes, slippers, Internet and the latest newspapers. Free taxi service is the icing on the cake. The schedule of night trains Moscow - St. Petersburg, including train No. 004, can be viewed (select the “Night only” tab). There you can also buy a ticket for the Moscow - St. Petersburg train online.

Coupe in the "Lux" carriage of train No. 4 Moscow - St. Petersburg "Express"

Train No. 054 Moscow - St. Petersburg, "Grand Express". The cost of a ticket to the “Lux” carriage is about 29 thousand rubles. This, as in the previous case, is the cost per coupe. If you travel together, it costs 14.5 thousand per person. Train No. 54 Moscow - St. Petersburg is served by the private company Grand Express, although it, of course, travels on the same Russian Railways rails as other trains. There are several “Lux” cars of different prices with sonorous names “Grand Imperial”, “Grand de Luxe”, etc. The comfort conditions here are approximately the same - your own shower, air conditioning, 2 screens, etc. Hot meals, freshly squeezed juices, WiFi - the Grand Express staff will do everything for your comfort. The schedule of night trains Moscow - St. Petersburg, including train No. 054, can be viewed (select the “Night only” tab). There you can also buy a ticket for the Moscow - St. Petersburg train online.

Coupe in the "Lux" carriage of train No. 54 Moscow - St. Petersburg "Grand Express"

Train No. 002 Moscow - St. Petersburg, "Red Arrow". The cost of a ticket to the “Lux” carriage is about 21 thousand rubles. This is for a compartment, and thus the cost per person will be 10.5 thousand rubles. As in previous trains, it offers highest quality services. Personal toilet/shower, internet, meals (various options are available that can be ordered on the Russian Railways website) and many other pleasant little things. The schedule of night trains Moscow - St. Petersburg, including train No. 002, can be viewed (select the “Night only” tab). There you can also buy a ticket for the Moscow - St. Petersburg train online.

Compartment in the “Lux” carriage of train No. 1 Moscow - St. Petersburg “Red Arrow”

We briefly talked about the most expensive options for traveling by train from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Whether the above is worth the money is up to the passengers to decide. It should be noted that tickets for luxury cars are purchased, you can easily verify this by going to the Russian Railways website. So there is demand?

However, the vast majority of our visitors are not interested in luxury prices, but, on the contrary, in the most affordable prices, promotions and discounts on Moscow-St. Petersburg trains. Read about all this in our blog! We always try to be the first to inform you about opportunities to save on tickets. Have a nice trip!

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Luxury carriage

For VIP passengers who have high demands on comfort, we offer to rent a luxury carriage as part of a Russian Railways train. Carefully thought out interior details and level of service create a feeling of home and comfort, so necessary for relaxation on the road or productive work.

A luxury carriage will allow you to spend your time with maximum comfort if you are traveling to Honeymoon or tourist trip with a big company.