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Legendary Luxury Trains

From the storied Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to the royal Maharajas' Express, each train in our collection is a moving monument to a golden age of travel — restored, reimagined, and ready to carry you across continents in extraordinary style.

Al Andalus 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.

from €6,600 per person Discover →
Andean Explorer South America · Peru

Andean Explorer

The Belmond Andean Explorer travels one of the world's highest rail routes, winding through the Peruvian Andes between the ancient Inca capital of Cusco, the shimmering shores of Lake Titicaca, and the UNESCO-listed White City of Arequipa. Impeccable service, gourmet Andean cuisine, and an open-air observation deck make every mile a highlight.

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Blue Train South Africa · Africa

Blue Train

The Blue Train has been synonymous with luxury and hospitality since 1946, tracing spectacular routes across the South African sub-continent. Private suites, silver-service dining and a dedicated butler make every mile an experience in itself.

from R40,685 per person (low season, double) Discover →
Britannic Explorer 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.

from £6,300 per person Discover →
British Pullman 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.

from £435 per person Discover →
Costa Verde Express 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.

from €5,000 per person Discover →
Danube Express Golden Eagle 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.

from £9,800 per person Discover →
Deccan Odyssey Asia · India

Deccan Odyssey

The Deccan Odyssey carries just 80 guests across India's most celebrated destinations in air-conditioned splendour, with a crew of over 30 attending to every comfort. Plush interiors that evoke a bygone maharaja era are paired with modern amenities — spa, lounge cars, and gourmet dining — for a truly immersive sub-continental adventure.

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Dream of the Desert Middle East · Saudi Arabia

Dream of the Desert

Dream of the Desert is Saudi Arabia's inaugural ultra-luxury train, operated by Saudi Arabia Railways in partnership with Italian hospitality group Arsenale. Launching from Riyadh in Q3 2026, it offers 34 private suites across 14 carriages, immersing guests in desert landscapes, UNESCO-listed heritage sites, and curated Saudi cultural experiences.

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Eastern & Oriental Express Asia · Singapore · Malaysia

Eastern & Oriental Express

The Eastern & Oriental Express glides through the jungles and paddy fields of Singapore and Malaysia in timeless Belmond style. Elegant private cabins, Michelin-starred cuisine, a Dior Spa, and curated shore excursions make every departure a journey of a lifetime.

from $4,650 per person Discover →
El Expreso de la Robla 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.

from €1,150 per person Discover →
El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo 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.

from €9,900 per person Discover →
Hiram Bingham South America · Peru

Hiram Bingham

The Hiram Bingham is Belmond's legendary luxury train connecting Cusco to Machu Picchu, carrying fewer than 85 guests through breathtaking Andean scenery. Blue-and-gold Pullman carriages, gourmet dining, live Peruvian music and guided citadel tours create an unforgettable day journey.

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Indian Pacific Australia

Indian Pacific

The Indian Pacific spans the full width of Australia, connecting Sydney and Perth across 4,352 kilometres of extraordinary outback landscape. Elegant Platinum suites and Gold Service cabins, all-inclusive dining, and immersive off-train experiences make this one of the world's great train journeys.

from AUD 2,590 per person Discover →
Maharajas' Express Asia · India

Maharajas' Express

The Maharajas' Express recreates the splendour of India's royal era, whisking up to 88 guests through Rajasthan's palaces, tiger reserves and Mughal monuments in lavishly appointed suites. Four distinct itineraries fan out across the subcontinent, each delivering all-inclusive fine dining, guided excursions and 24-hour valet service.

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Orient Express La Dolce Vita 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.

from €3,500 per person Discover →
Palace on Wheels Asia · India

Palace on Wheels

Launched in 1982, the Palace on Wheels is India's pioneering luxury train — a joint venture between RTDC and Indian Railways that whisks guests through eight regal destinations in 7 nights and 8 days. Named No. 1 in Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, it remains the benchmark for royal rail travel on the subcontinent.

from USD 864 per person, per night (Deluxe, double occupancy, lean season — GST Discover →
Pride of Africa — Rovos Rail Africa · South Africa · Botswana · Zimbabwe · Zambia · Tanzania · Namibia · Angola · Swaziland

Pride of Africa — Rovos Rail

Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa combines the golden age of rail travel with lavish Edwardian elegance, carrying guests across the magnificent landscapes of southern and eastern Africa. From the Great Karoo to the Namib Desert, from Victoria Falls to the shores of the Indian Ocean, every journey is an unhurried adventure in supreme comfort.

from R40,800 per person Discover →
Royal Scotsman, a Belmond Train 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.

from £5,850 per person Discover →
Seven Stars in Kyushu Asia · Japan

Seven Stars in Kyushu

Seven Stars in Kyushu carries just 20 passengers through Japan's most storied island, pairing nights aboard a meticulously crafted train with ryokan stays, sacred shrines, and volcanic landscapes. Direct bookings are available — no lottery required.

from £14,990 per cabin Discover →
SJourney Vietnam Luxury Express Asia · Vietnam

SJourney Vietnam Luxury Express

The SJourney Vietnam Luxury Express traces the full length of Vietnam over eight days and seven nights, linking Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City through ancient citadels, limestone caves and coastal villages. Indochine-style private cabins, a single-sitting restaurant car and curated off-train excursions make this the country's most refined rail journey.

from US$9,890 per person Discover →
The Ghan Australia · Oceania

The Ghan

One of the world's great rail journeys, The Ghan crosses Australia's vast interior between Adelaide and Darwin, traversing ochre deserts, ancient gorges, and tropical savannah over two or four unforgettable days.

from AUD 2,590 per person Discover →
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express 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.

from £3,785 per person sharing Discover →