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Read all about scenic train routes worldwide! The world of rail travel offers many highlights for offbeat tastes – such as the lifelong dream of the Trans-Siberian. At 9288 kilometers, the Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest rail route in the world, stretching from the Russian capital to Vladivostok.

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With Rovos Rail you travel in luxury trains through the south of Africa. In the highest class, the suite even includes a bathroom with bathtub. The “Pride of Africa” is considered the most luxurious train in the world! And with the African Explorer you can explore the African desert!

Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie on the Orient Express! Agents and nobility, smugglers and the richest of the rich used to cavort here. Today you can still enjoy the successor trains inspired by the original.

The Royal Scotsman was also created for exquisite tastes. These luxury trains travel from Edinburgh Waverley to the Scottish Highlands. A coach accompanies the train and takes passengers on daily excursions to such places as stately homes, Eilean Donan Castle, the Highland Games in Mallaig and whiskey distilleries.

With Rocky Mountaineer, choose from 45 train tours and packages with a total of 5 routes through the Rocky Mountains in Canada and to Alaska. The rail company has already won several awards.

Switzerland is a paradise for rail enthusiasts – and Swiss trains are world-famous not only for their punctuality. Swiss trains are world-famous – especially the network of the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) with the Albula Railway and Bernina Railway, which are Unesco World Heritage Sites.

Have you ever discovered the fantastic train journeys through Switzerland?

The Glacier Express is considered the “slowest express train in the world.” The electrified railroad runs with the legendary panorama cars on meter gauge. A ride on the Glacier Express is a must for rail fans; the eight-hour journey from Zermatt on the Matterhorn via Chur and Disentis to Davos and St. Moritz in Graubünden is one of the most spectacular rail experiences in the world. The Glacier Express runs on the Matterhorn-Gotthard Railway and the RhB line of the Albula Railway, which has been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008.

The Bernina Express is similarly spectacular. The journey by train runs through Switzerland from Chur, St. Moritz or Davos in the Alps to Tirano in Italy. From the glaciers in Graubünden to the palm trees, this route involves a difference in altitude of around 1800 meters. The Albula Railway and the Bernina Railway used by the Bernina Express have been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

FAQ

Use railways with saver fares for national rides as you rail Europe. Sometimes, staying in the nation can save you money if you use the same rail system.

To plan properly, you need to know when you should expect railways to show up. In many situations, you are lucky since the railways run regularly. This is especially true on train rides between major cities.

The Glacier Express and the Bernina Express in Switzerlandare two of the most scenic routes in Europe. The trains runs through the Alps.

Some of the most popular train routes are London – Paris, Paris – Amsterdam, Paris – Brussels, Barcelona – Madrid, Rome – Florence and Berlin – Munich.