Hi all, my friend and I are trying to get to Ulan-Ude from Ulan Baatar next week. We already know that the bus is cheaper and faster, but due to extenuating circumstances are hoping to go with the train. Now, a strange question:
Our Russian visas become valid on the 30th of August. Does anyone know about what time the Ulan Bator - Ulan Ude train crosses the Russian border? If we catch the train from UB on the 29th, will we reach the border later that night, and be denied entry into Russia because our visas still aren't valid? Or will we spend so much time waiting at the Mongolian border that by the time we're across, it will most likely be in the early hours of the 30th? Or is it way too sketchy to tell? ;)
Maybe it's a weird question but we're very appreciative of any help!! :)
