The 16 best train journeys in the world on this blog page! Amazing railway routes. Check the list, now!
16 The Most Beatiful Train Routes in The World
- Glacier Express
2 kilometers above sea level, Glacier Express starts in the mountainsides of the Alps and carries passengers for 129 kilometers. During the journey, the train passes through two touristic ski centers St. Moritz and Zermatt, 291 bridges, and 91 tunnels.
- Trans-Siberian
The world’s longest railway route Trans-Siberian takes passengers from Moscow to Vladivostok. If you don’t have any break, the entire journey takes about 1 week.
- The Pride of Africa
The Pride of Africa is one the world’s most luxurious trains operating between South Africa, Cape Town, Tanzania and Darussalam. It stops only where train and private planes can reach though.
- Venice Simplon-Orient Express
Operates between London, Venice and Istanbul, this train uses cars from 1930’s, which makes the journey both nostalgic and elegant. French cuisine at this train is well-served and very famous.
- Eastern & Oriental Express
This one takes you to South Asia with 2 dining cars, 1 library car, 1 entertainment car and 2 bar cars where you can watch the sky through a glass ceiling. It’s one of the most equipped trains on the list.
- Belmond Royal Scotsman
Passing through Scotland and Highlands, it is very comfortable with spacious family cars. Some of the stops are castles, golf courses and whiskey distilleries. All meals are served inside the train.
- Alaska Railway
Denali Star train operating between Anchorage and Fairbanks is more popular in summer. It stops at Denali National Park and has a glass car where you can enjoy a beautiful mountain view.
- Blue Train
Blue Train, aka 5-Star Hotel on Wheels, operates between Cape Town and Pretoria. As you relax in luxurious suites day and night, your meals will be served inside the train.
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- Belmond Hiram-Bingham Train
As you enjoy the traditional Andes cuisine and live Peruvian music in fancy cars, this train will take you to Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city.
- Palace on Wheels Luxury Train Tour Packages
Thanks to this tour package, you will have a chance to see castles and palaces in Rajasthan during a 7-day journey that starts in New Delhi.
- Danube Express
This luxurious train belongs to the Prime Minister of Hungary, János Kádár. Polished and shiny wood panels give the train a very elegant appearance. Tea and coffee are served in the morning whereas it is wine in the evening. It operates between Prague, Budapest, Krakow and Istanbul.
- Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway
Listed on the World Heritage List, “Toy Train” goes through 2 km from 100 m above sea level New Jalpaguri to Darjeeling.
- Harmony Train
Located in China and known as the world’s fastest train, it has a maximum speed of 431 km/h.
- Napa Valley Wine Train
Those who are fond of wines will love this journey that includes vineyard and winery visits. The train shows you vineyards and wineries in the Napa Valley during daytime, and offers you a winery visit and gourmet delicacies in the evening.
- Flam Train
Operates between Norwegian mountains and fiords that are 900m below, this train promises an eye-opening journey thanks to valley and waterfall sceneries.
- The Ghan
Located in Australia, and operates between Darwin and Adelaide, the Ghan started its journey in 1929. It is accepted as an Australian legend and takes 3 days to complete.
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