25 Best Train Journeys Around the World

The gold standard of luxury rail, featuring restored 1920s Art Deco carriages and a new 2026 route connecting Paris to the Amalfi Coast.

Known as the 'slowest express train in the world,' this journey connects Zermatt and St. Moritz through the heart of the Swiss Alps.

Experience the 'First Passage to the West' through the Canadian Rockies with glass-domed coaches and five-star service.

A legendary 1,851-mile transcontinental journey cutting through the fiery red center of the Australian Outback from Darwin to Adelaide.

A 'Palace on Wheels' that recreates the opulence of Indian royalty, visiting the Taj Mahal and the Pink City of Jaipur.

Launching in late 2026, this is Saudi Arabia’s first luxury train, traveling from Riyadh to the Jordanian border through desert vistas.

The 'Pride of Africa' offers wood-paneled suites and Victorian elegance on routes between Pretoria, Cape Town, and Victoria Falls.

A UNESCO World Heritage route that climbs to 2,253 meters, crossing the Landwasser Viaduct and threading through high-altitude glaciers.

Recently relaunched, this lush train winds through the jungles and rubber plantations of Malaysia and Singapore.

The ultimate way to reach Machu Picchu, featuring 1920s-style Pullman cars, live Peruvian music, and gourmet dining.

Japan's most exclusive cruise train, showcasing the artisan craftsmanship and volcanic landscapes of Kyushu island.

An intimate luxury train for just 36 guests, offering whisky tastings and castle visits throughout the Scottish Highlands.

Widely considered the most scenic Amtrak route, crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Colorado Rockies.

A 'moving five-star hotel' that has hosted royalty and presidents on its classic run between Pretoria and Cape Town.

Luxury private train travel through Central Europe and the Balkans, often featuring 'Castles of Transylvania' itineraries.

A UNESCO-listed narrow-gauge railway chugging through 103 tunnels and over 800 bridges into the Himalayan foothills.

Stretching nearly the entire length of Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, offering stunning views of the Hai Van Pass.

South America’s first luxury sleeper train, traversing one of the highest rail routes on Earth across the Altiplano.

The 'Deerstalker' route through the Highlands is revitalized for 2026 with new stops in the Midlands.

A new 2025/2026 luxury train focusing on sustainable travel through Norway’s fjords and dramatic mountain landscapes.

The Tokaido line offers a seamless, high-speed experience past Mount Fuji, representing the future of rail travel.

A palace on wheels featuring original 1920s British Royal carriages, touring the cultural heart of Andalusia.

One of the world's great day walks on wheels, crossing the South Island from Christchurch to Greymouth.

Belmond’s newest 2025/2026 addition, offering luxury regional tours through the Cotswolds and the Cornish coast.

The 2026 Grand Silk Road route from Beijing to Tashkent marks the return of this epic cross-continental voyage.