The World by Rail

Travel the World
As It Was Meant
to Be Seen

Handpicked journeys aboard the world's most celebrated sleeper trains — curated, compared, and bookable in one place.

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6 journeys

Venice Simplon–Orient-Express

The Orient Express

London → Paris → Venice → Istanbul

The most storied train in history. Art Deco marquetry, white-gloved service, and a dining car that has hosted kings, spies, and novelists. A rolling jewel across the heart of Europe.

Europe 2–4 Nights Historic
Duration 2–4 Nights
From £2,900
Continent Europe
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IRCTC Luxury Trains

Maharajas' Express

Mumbai → Rajasthan → Delhi

India's most palatial train, decorated in silk, mirror-work and lacquered wood. Seven nights through the Rajasthani desert via Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and the Taj Mahal.

Asia 7 Nights Award-Winning
Duration 7 Nights
From $3,150
Continent Asia
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Rocky Mountaineer

Journey Through the Clouds

Vancouver → Kamloops → Banff / Jasper

Two full days of daylight mountain scenery through British Columbia and Alberta. Dome glass ceilings frame the Rockies as the train winds through river canyons and past ancient glaciers.

Americas 2 Days Scenic
Duration 2 Days
From C$1,830
Continent Americas
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Rovos Rail

Pride of Africa

Cape Town → Pretoria → Dar es Salaam

Restored Edwardian carriages carrying just 72 guests across sub-Saharan Africa. Formal dinners, a perpetually occupied observation car, and the absolute silence of the bush at night.

Africa 2–15 Nights Vintage
Duration 2–15 Nights
From $2,450
Continent Africa
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Renfe / El Transcantábrico

Transcantabrico Gran Lujo

San Sebastián → Santiago de Compostela

Eight days along Spain's Atlantic coast in an Art Nouveau rolling hotel sleeping just 28 guests. Basque cuisine, Cantabrian cliffs, Galician pilgrim roads, and some of Europe's finest seafood.

Europe 8 Days Gastronomy
Duration 8 Days
From €4,600
Continent Europe
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Journey Beyond Rail

The Ghan

Adelaide → Alice Springs → Darwin

2,979 km of ochre desert, termite cathedral mounds, and star-filled skies. Named after the Afghan cameleers who first crossed Australia's Red Centre, this is the continent's greatest train journey.

Australasia 3 Days Outback
Duration 3 Days
From A$2,149
Continent Australasia
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