Every European Train We Offer
From Alpine passes and the Italian coast to the Scottish Highlands and the palaces of Andalusia, these are the 10 European luxury trains in the Palace Trains collection. Choose a train to see its routes, cabins, itineraries and departure dates.
The Grand Continental Journeys
Legendary trains that cross borders: over the Alps, along the Italian coast and deep into Central Europe and the Balkans.
Europe · Central Europe · Eastern Europe · Balkans Danube Express Golden Eagle
The Danube Express carries just 50 passengers through the heart of Central and Eastern Europe, combining elegant cabin accommodation, freshly prepared regional cuisine, and expert-guided excursions into some of the continent's most storied cities and landscapes.
Italy · Europe Orient Express La Dolce Vita
Orient Express La Dolce Vita revives the golden age of Italian travel, threading through 14 regions aboard 12 elegantly designed carriages. Leisurely-paced itineraries reveal UNESCO heritage sites, Tuscan vineyards, Sicilian coastlines and the secrets of Rome — all from the comfort of a boutique train for just 62 guests.
France · Italy · Austria · Germany · Belgium · England · Hungary · Romania · Turkey · Europe Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Step aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and enter a living legend — a lovingly restored Art Deco masterpiece gliding between Europe's greatest cities. From Paris to Venice, Budapest to Istanbul, each journey is a celebration of the golden age of rail travel.
Great Britain
The Scottish Highlands, the English countryside and Wales, from a single day aboard a vintage Pullman to multi-night touring trains.
England · Wales · United Kingdom · Europe Britannic Explorer
The Britannic Explorer is Belmond's luxurious new train, carrying just 36 guests through the landscapes of England and Wales. Private suites with marble bathrooms, two elegant dining cars, and curated shore excursions make each three- or six-night journey a singular experience.
England · United Kingdom · Europe British Pullman
The British Pullman by Belmond is England's premier luxury day train, departing London Victoria for fine-dining excursions to historic country houses, racecourses, wineries and coastal cities. Sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, its lovingly restored 1920s carriages set the stage for exceptional cuisine, champagne and unforgettable events.
Scotland · United Kingdom · Europe Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train
The Belmond Royal Scotsman carries no more than 40 guests through some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth — soaring glens, mirror-calm lochs and rugged Atlantic shores. With richly panelled dining cars, a Bamford spa, an open Observation Deck and expertly crafted itineraries ranging from two to seven nights, it is the definitive way to discover Scotland in supreme comfort.
Spain
The palaces of Andalusia and the green north coast of Spain, aboard the country's classic luxury trains.
Europe · Spain Al Andalus
Board the Al Andalus and travel through the sun-soaked cities of southern and central Spain aboard original 1929 Wagon-Lits carriages, lovingly restored to their golden-age grandeur. Seven days of UNESCO heritage, Andalusian gastronomy and effortless elegance await.
Europe · Spain Costa Verde Express
The Costa Verde Express glides between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela through the verdant, less-visited north of Spain, combining 1920s Pullman heritage with gourmet dining, guided excursions, and private suite comfort.
Europe · Spain El Expreso de la Robla
El Expreso de la Robla winds through the spectacular scenery of northern Spain aboard an air-conditioned vintage train, combining guided excursions to historic towns with regional lunches and a peaceful overnight stay at each station.
Spain · Europe El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo
El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo glides through the Atlantic-facing landscapes of Northern Spain, passing Basque cities, Asturian mountains and Galician pilgrimage routes aboard a lovingly restored five-star train hotel. Private suites with hydro-sauna bathrooms, heritage Pullman saloons and superlative regional cuisine make this one of Europe's most distinctive rail journeys.
Europe's Luxury Trains at a Glance
| Train | Countries | Journeys | Next Departure | Fares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Andalus | Spain | 2 | Mon, 29 Mar 2027 | from €7,700 per person |
| Britannic Explorer | England, Wales | 5 | Fri, 30 Oct 2026 | from £6,300 per person |
| British Pullman | England | 18 | Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | from £435 per person |
| Costa Verde Express | Spain | 2 | Wed, 12 May 2027 | from €5,000 per person |
| Danube Express Golden Eagle | Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey | 12 | Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | from €9,900 per person, twin share |
| El Expreso de la Robla | Spain | 2 | Fri, 4 Jun 2027 | from €1,300 per person |
| El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo | Spain | 2 | Sat, 27 Mar 2027 | from €9,900 per person |
| Orient Express La Dolce Vita | Italy | 26 | Fri, 30 Oct 2026 | from €1,200 per person |
| Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train | Scotland | 15 | Mon, 26 Oct 2026 | from £5,850 per person |
| Venice Simplon-Orient-Express | Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Turkey | 5 | Thu, 29 Oct 2026 | from £3,785 per personsharing |
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