Best Luxury Train Rides In The World 

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20 March 2025

Trains are the most preferred transport for those who want to travel on a budget


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So, if you happen to love the journey as much as the destination, here are the top 8 luxury train rides in the world 


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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is the epitome of luxury on rails and offers an exquisite experience on every journey, whether between London and Venice or Paris and Istanbul


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Rovos Rail offers safari-infused adventures through South Africa's breathtaking landscapes


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The Deccan Odyssey is a luxury train in India that offers six different routes, from the hidden splendour of Gujarat to the natural magic of Maharashtra

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Famed as one of the world's greatest train experiences, the Rocky Mountaineer train journey provides stunning views of glacier lakes and snowcapped mountains 


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Palace on Wheels offers travellers an unforgettable experience, taking them to stunning heritage sites and picturesque sceneries of India


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The Ghan is one of the longest train journeys in the world, taking passengers on a transcontinental adventure through Australia's vast outback


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Explore Scotland's lochs, castles, and countryside on the slow-moving and luxurious Royal Scotsman train


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The Eastern & Oriental Express is a luxury cruise train that carries passengers between Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand


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