Omsk train station is one of the most beautiful railway stations in Russia. Омск-Пассажирский is also an important stop along the Trans-Siberian Railway. The station serves regional and long-distance trains. Omsk is a large city and is connected by train with many cities in Russia.
The first station building was opened in 1896. At the end of the 19th century, it was one of the largest on the West Siberian railway. In addition to the station, there were about 70 buildings, including the main workshops, warehouses and locomotive depot. An estate with 51 houses was built for railway workers. Shortly after many new buildings were constructed close to the station – a hospital, library, school, church and many more.
The station building was renovated in 1958-1959. In 1975–1978, the façade of the building underwent a major renovation. The reconstruction of the station took place in 2005-2006. The station area has increased by approximately 3,000 square meters. Another floor was added, the main tower appeared.
Long-distance trains passing through the station have a long stop here because of changing locomotive.
Omsk train station is located 4-5 kilometers from the city centre. The station is divided into long-distance station and suburban station (Омск-пригород). The building of the suburban station is located 50 meters from building of the long-distance station.
The bus station is located in another part of the city, about 10 kilometers from the train station.
Public transport stop is located in front of the station building. Public transport operates from 06:00 to 23:00.
There are security gates at the station – luggage control and many security staff. The station is safe.
Access to the platform via tunnel. Platforms are not covered. There are small fast-foods at the platforms.
Omsk train station – useful websites
Timetable (yandex.ru)
Public transport in Omsk
Most importan long-distance trains from Omsk:
Omsk – Moscow
Omsk – St. Petersburg
Omsk – Vladivostok
Omsk – Tomsk
Omsk – Adler
Omsk – Novosibirsk
Omsk – Irkutsk
Trains from Moscow to Vladivostok stop here.
Omsk train station – facilities:
– ticket office
– waiting room
– toilet
– shower
– smoking area
– children’s play area
– left luggage office
– newwstand
– food and drink vending machines
Address: Леконта ул., 1, Омск
Omsk – tourist attractions
Omsk is not popular among tourists. The city is known mainly for its historic churches.
– St. Nicolas Cossack Cathedral
– St. Nicolas Cossack Church
– Cathedral of the Assumption
– Life-Giving Cross Cathedral
– Omsk Academic Drama Theater
– Omsk State Museum of Fine Arts
– Municipal Museum
– Regional Museum
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