Countries Luxury Trains
There are generally considered to be 7 continents - luxury trains travel on 6 of them.
In which countries luxury trains have stations from where they depart or at which they arrive?
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Africa
Rovos Pride of Africa
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Blue Train - South Africa
The journey on the renowned Blue Train between Pretoria and Cape Town is trouble-free and luxurious, fitting naturally into your touring plans for South Africa.
Rovos Pride of Africa - Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Rovos Rail has a style all its own with train tours that have a blend of earthy African safari and traditional luxury - except that a divine soak in a full-sized bath in a train was always rare, even on Royal trains!
Shongololo Express
Shongololo is the Zulu word for the large brown millipede and this long train is an impressive sight as it traverses the plains of southern Africa. The ultimate in touring, the Shongololo Express offers a true safari experience, by rail.
Rovos Pride of Africa
Lobito - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 15 days
Rovos Pride of Africa
Walvis Bay - Pretoria South Africa, 9 days
Shongololo Express
Walvis Bay - Pretoria South Africa, 12 days
Blue Train
Pretoria / Cape Town, either way, 2 days - 2018; 3 days - 2019
Pretoria / Hoedspruit, either way, 19 hours / 1 night.
Rovos Pride of Africa
Pretoria / Cape Town, either way, 3 days
Pretoria / Durban, either way, 3 days.
Pretoria / Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, 3 days.
Pretoria / Walvis Bay Namibia, 9 days.
Shongololo Express
Pretoria / Cape Town, either way, 15 days.
Pretoria / Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, 12 days.
Pretoria / Walvis Bay Namibia, 12 days.
Rovos Pride of Africa
Dar es Salaam - Lobito Angloa, 15 days
Rovos Pride of Africa
Victoria Falls / Pretoria South Africa, 3 days
Shongololo Express
Victoria Falls / Pretoria South Africa, 12 days
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Asia
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Deccan Odyssey - India
What a lovely thought, a beauty salon in a train; an experience that is not quite of this world. The same could be said of some of the sites visited by the Deccan Odyssey in Maharashtra.
Eastern and Oriental Express - Singapore, Thailand
The Eastern and Oriental Express - superlative service, graciously offered, in the sumptuous surroundings of a luxury train from the same stable as the Venice Simplon-Orient Express; need I say more?
Golden Chariot - India
Some of the charm of luxury train travel is the ability to enjoy the sights, sounds and scenery of the country in comfort with attentive service; your Golden Chariot awaits to deliver on a promise of memories to cherish for life.
Golden Eagle - China, Mongolia, Russia
Seeing dachas, steppes and far-reaching views from the comfort of your private suite on the Golden Eagle is mesmerising, making it easy to imagine a distant time, horse-drawn sleighs, fur rugs and Cossack out-riders.
Imperial Russia - China
Travelling through Russia in a train that imparts some of the opulence of Imperial Russia creates a wonderful memory.
Maharajas Express - India
The Maharajas Express is the embodiment of gracious living in the form of a luxury train with a level of service that 19th century Indian royalty would recognize.
Palace on Wheels - India
The Palace on Wheels was India's first luxury train in the post-Raj era, and continues to offer fine service in the classic Indian style.
Private Rail Cars
Seven Stars in Kyushu
Tsars Gold Trans-Siberian - Russia
Featuring spacious compartments with private bathrooms, excellent service and exciting excursions, Tsar's Gold is a worthy companion to our other Trans-Siberian luxury trains.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - Turkey
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express plies an original route of the legendary train; panache, allure, continental charm, a heady mix of pre-war glamour and style deliver one of the world's top train journeys.
Golden Eagle
Imperial Russia
Tsars Gold Trans-Siberian
Deccan Odyssey
Maharashtra Splendour, 8 days
Hidden Treasures Of Gujarat, 8 days
Indian Odyssey, 8 days
Golden Chariot, 8 days
Maharajas Express
Heritage of India, 8 days
Gems of India, 4 days
Treasures of India, 4 days
Indian Panorama, 8 days
Indian Splendour, 8 days
Southern Sojourn, 8 days
Southern Jewels, 8 days
Palace on Wheels
Private Rail Cars
Golden Eagle
Seven Stars in Kyushu
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle
Imperial Russia
Private Rail Cars
Tsars Gold Trans-Siberian
Eastern and Oriental Express
Eastern and Oriental Express
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Asia Contact
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Europe
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Al Andalus - Spain
Al Andalus is a beautiful train with some carefully-restored historic carriages. Use this remarkable heritage train as your hotel while you enjoy the Spanish sights, culture and gastronomy.
Belmond British Pullman - England
Experience an exquisite luxury train with the Belmond British Pullman carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. With day return journeys to London as well as other favourite cities in Great Britain, step aboard and be taken back to the heyday of great train travel.
Belmond Grand Hibernian - Ireland and Northern Ireland
Now is Ireland’s time, a Celtic awakening in the modern era. What better way to imbibe the very essence of the Emerald Isle than by travelling on the Grand Hibernian?
Belmond Royal Scotsman - Scotland
The majesty of the Scottish Highlands is the appropriate backdrop to the journeys by the Royal Scotsman; its unique and gracious carriages would be the envy of any private train owner of 100 years ago, whether royal, aristocratic or industrialist. Now with a fabulous Spa Car for those pampering needs.
Danube Express - France, Italy, Hungary
The Danube Express combines luxury rail travel with fascinating off-train excursions. The journeys take in wonderful cities and leave one with vivid memories.
El Expreso de la Robla - Spain
El Expreso de la Robla is a special little train that meanders through the picturesque countryside and coast, stopping for guided tours of the surrounds and overnight; great value tours in a train which also has private bathrooms for all compartments.
El Transcantabrico Clasico - Spain
El Transcantábrico Clasico saloons are delights of railway heritage, some of them being original 1923 Pullman cars. All of the carriages have been specifically renovated and decorated for these luxury trains.
El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo - Spain
El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo traverses the Atlantic-facing part of Spain known as España Verde, Green Spain, and its hinterland; passengers dine on regional specialities and visit the best local monuments and countryside. Every suite has a private bathroom, some of the best on any European train, and a private lounge area.
Golden Eagle - Russia
Seeing dachas, steppes and far-reaching views from the comfort of your private suite on the Golden Eagle is mesmerising, making it easy to imagine a distant time, horse-drawn sleighs, fur rugs and Cossack out-riders.
Imperial Russia - Russia
Travelling through Russia in a train that imparts some of the opulence of Imperial Russia creates a wonderful memory.
Majestic Train de Luxe - Austria
The Austro-Hungarian Empire has vanished into the mists of time, leaving only fading memories, ornate architecture - and this lovingly re-created Imperial Train, The Majestic Train de Luxe
Northern Belle - England, Scotland, Wales
The Northern Belle roams the English, Scottish and Welsh countryside, with all the fine dining and superb service one would expect from a train which shared the same 'stable' as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Private Rail Cars
Tsars Gold Trans-Siberian - Russia
Featuring spacious compartments with private bathrooms, excellent service and exciting excursions, Tsar's Gold is a worthy companion to our other Trans-Siberian luxury trains.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express - Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express plies an original route of the legendary train; panache, allure, continental charm, a heady mix of pre-war glamour and style deliver one of the world's top train journeys.
Majestic Train de Luxe
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Belmond British Pullman
Northern Belle
Private Rail Cars
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Danube Express
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Danube Express
Private Rail Cars
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Belmond Grand Hibernian
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Belmond Grand Hibernian
Golden Eagle
Imperial Russia
Private Rail Cars
Tsars Gold
Belmond Royal Scotsman
Northern Belle
Al Andalus
El Expreso de la Robla
El Transcantabrico Clasico
El Transcantabrico Gran Lujo
Northern Belle
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North America
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Rocky Mountaineer - Canada
Rocky Mountaineer is a luxury train with fine dining, allowing perfect views, with enthralling excursions and relaxing nights' sleep in hotels along the way all combine to create a memorable Rockies journey.
Royal Canadian Pacific (private charter ONLY) - Canada
The Royal Canadian Pacific is only available for private hire (from CAN $64,000 per day). Contact Train Chartering. Queen Elizabeth II travelled in one of the Royal Canadian Pacific cars while still a princess, shortly after her marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh. This train is as regal as they come, and the dedicated service provided by the professional staff is entirely appropriate.
Private Rail Cars
Rocky Mountaineer
Royal Canadian Pacific (private charter ONLY)
Private Rail Cars
North America Contact
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Oceania
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Ghan - Australia
What a way to travel across Australia, from the fertile country around Adelaide to the rusty hues of the Red Centre and then to the tropical splendour of the Top End. The Ghan is named after the Afghan cameleers who once traversed this route.
Indian Pacific - Australia
From the shores of the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, the Indian Pacific's rails bind southern Australia.
Overlander (with Ghan or Indian Pacific booking only)
A day train conveniently linking Adelaide and Melbourne. Adelaide is the junction for both Ghan and Indian Pacific trains.
Ghan
Adelaide - Darwin, either way, 3 days
Indian Pacific
Perth - Adelaide - Sydney. either way, 3/4 days
Overlander (with Ghan or Indian Pacific booking only)
Adelaide - Melbourne, either way, 10.5 hours
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South America
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Tren Crucero - Ecuador
Ecuador is a fascinating country. Crossing the Andes on Tren Crucero is a memorable adventure, immersed in the High Andean way of life and traversing the valley of volcanoes; an amazing experience, the highlight of a South American tour.
Belmond Andean Explorer - Peru
South America's only luxury sleeper train, the Belmond Andean Explorer operates along one of the world’s highest rail routes in the Peruvian Andes - some of the most breath-taking scenery in the world.
Belmond Hiram Bingham - Peru
Having travelled from far away, don't you owe it to yourselves and your shared memories to travel in the Belmond Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu, roof of the world, in Belmond style?
Inca Rail Machu Picchu Train - Peru
The Inca Princess private car is attached to the train and gives one an exclusive carriage within which to travel to Machu Picchu. The Machu Picchu Train runs daily and encapsulates the authentic Peruvian atmosphere.
Tren Crucero
Belmond Andean Explorer
Belmond Hiram Bingham
Inca Rail - Machu Picchu Train
South America Contact
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