Asia bus & rail

Train & bus travel is a great way to see Asia on the cheap. Whether it's China on the Trans-Siberian Railway or Dragon Bus, or Japan & South Korea with a Japan or Korea rail pass, simply book your seat and make tracks.

A Japan rail pass is a great way to travel independently around this country of contradictions there are a range of pass types and regions to choose from to suit your travel plans. Vodkatrain is the original train journey across Siberia and Mongolia, also check out their branch new journey from Russia through Kazakstan & Uzbekistan or even travel the length of Vietnam by rail. Dragon bus is a truly unique bus experience for anyone who would like see China is the most affordable and fun way. It is truly the best way to see China and it also offers hop-on-hop-off bus passes if you'd like to explore China on your own. Just like travelling in Japan, Korea also has the equivalent of the former and it's called the Korea rail pass (also known as Korail). Travel with the Korail and who knows you might meet your "oppa" on the train!

Japan rail pass

Independent travel options

Japan - where futuristic bullet trains speed between super-cities and graceful palaces and mysterious shrines. Rail passes are the easy way to get around and explore this unique country.
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Korea rail pass

Korail

Korea National Rail is offering an unbelievably low price Korail Pass that can be used for all Korean Rail lines for a limited time. It offers travellers a fabulous way to explore this fascinating country and an opportunity to really experience the local culture.
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Trans Siberian - Mongolian railway

Vodkatrain

Amazing train journeys across Asia - Vodkatrain takes the traditional ideas of group travel and gives them a hearty kick up the backside! Travel overland between Beijing and St Petersburg, or from Moscow through Kazakstan & Uzbekistan or even ride the Reunification Express of Vietnam.
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Dragon Bus

Travel China by bus

Travel with Dragon Bus for a truly unique bus experience and the best way to see China. Dragon Bus packages have been designed so you can choose to start and finish where and when you want! This allows you to change your plans, extend your stay in one of the starting and finishing cities or take side trips along the way.
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