How to buy train tickets in Thailand from Russia in 2026?

You can buy train tickets in Thailand from Russia in 2026 only with a foreign card; no Russian cards, including working UnionPay, are accepted. As an option, you can issue a virtual Mastercard or Visa card through one of the reliable services, but it's definitely not worth issuing such a card just for buying tickets, as its issuance is very expensive and there are high fees for top-ups and transactions, making your ticket 'golden' in the end. If you get a foreign card for other purposes or already have one, you can buy tickets online through trusted aggregators, such as 12go.asia. This is the most effective way. You can also buy on the official website of Thai railways https://www.dticket.railway.co.th/, but it often works slowly and with errors. Almost all foreign websites from Russia are currently blocked or slowed down by Roskomnadzor, so nothing will open via links, and you'll have to use bypass tools.

On 12go.asia, you can book tickets even more than a month before the trip, which is convenient for planning. You can also pay on 12go via PayPal if you have an account saved. After payment, an electronic voucher will be sent to your email, which you'll need to show when boarding.

An alternative option is to buy tickets on-site, at the ticket office at any railway station in Thailand or at local travel agencies.

You can learn more in our reliable and honest guide in the article Trains in Thailand - everything travelers need to know.

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