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120 Remarkable Train Experiences

From private luxury suites to historic steam carriages and breathtaking scenic railways. Find the route, comfort and style of travel that are right for you.

Explore 120 individually researched train guides, including 80 new additions. Our categories describe the travel experience, not a price ranking: luxury, premium, scenic and heritage trains offer different kinds of journeys. Fares depend on route, date and service level.

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Luxury · Hospitality-led suites or dining experiences.

Premium · Enhanced service or selected comfort classes.

Scenic · The landscape is the main attraction.

Heritage · Historic railways and preserved railway character.

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120 trains match your selection

Every guide links to a route and a personal planning inquiry.

An elegant dining table set with crystal glassware Luxury · Australia 10

Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions · Luxury

The Ghan

Compare The Ghan and Ghan Expedition between Adelaide and Darwin, including Gold, Gold Premium and Platinum cabins, shared facilities and off-train touring.

2026: 3 days northbound; 4-day southbound Expedition; shorter sectors varyAustralian outback expedition
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Schematic geographic route overview for Jungfrau Railway: Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher to Jungfraujoch Scenic · Europe 53

Jungfrau Railways · Scenic

Jungfrau Railway

Plan a Jungfrau Railway excursion to Jungfraujoch with clear guidance on approach routes, reservations, mountain conditions and a carefully paced Alpine visit.

Mountain excursion; allow at least half a day including approach connections and the visitScenic daytime rail travel; high alpine railway
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Schematic geographic route overview for Flåm Railway: Flåm to Kjosfossen to Myrdal Scenic · Europe 62

Flåmsbana / Vy; sold by Norway's best · Scenic

Flåm Railway

Explore Flåm Railway from fjord to mountain, with Kjosfossen scenery, Myrdal connections and useful planning advice for a return trip or wider Norway journey.

Approximately one hour each way; around two hours for a simple returnScenic daytime rail travel; fjord to mountain
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Schematic geographic route overview for Arctic Train: Narvik to Bjørnfjell Scenic · Europe 65

The Arctic Train AS · Scenic

Arctic Train

Explore Arctic Train from Narvik to Bjørnfjell, with Ofoten Line scenery, daytime journey guidance and practical tips for a memorable northern Norway outing.

Approximately 2½ hours; the operator also describes a 2–3-hour rangeScenic daytime rail travel; arctic fjords and mountains
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Schematic geographic route overview for Train des Pignes Historique: Puget-Théniers to Entrevaux to Annot Heritage · Europe 68

Groupe d'Étude pour les Chemins de fer de Provence (GECP) · Heritage

Train des Pignes Historique

Plan a Train des Pignes Historique outing in inland Provence, with heritage vehicles, village scenery and clear advice on dated routes and current line works.

Classic published return: approximately 5¼ hours including the destination intervalHeritage daytime rail travel; provence railway heritage
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Schematic geographic route overview for The Golden Chariot: Bengaluru to Mysore to Hampi to Bengaluru Luxury · India 101

IRCTC; train owned by Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation · Luxury

The Golden Chariot

Explore The Golden Chariot's South India sleeper journeys, private cabin choices and Karnataka touring, with dining context and practical planning advice.

3 nights / 4 days or 5 nights / 6 days, by itinerarySouth Indian sleeper touring with guided excursions
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Schematic geographic route overview for Aru Ressha: Hakata to Yufuin Luxury · Japan 105

JR Kyushu · Luxury

Aru Ressha

Explore Aru Ressha's daytime dining journey between Hakata and Yufuin, with table and compartment choices, menu context and practical booking guidance.

A daytime dining journey of approximately 3 hours, by departureReserved restaurant-train experience in ornate day carriages
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Schematic geographic route overview for 36+3: Oita to Beppu to Mojiko to Hakata Premium · Japan 106

JR Kyushu · Premium

36+3

Choose a 36+3 day journey around Kyushu, with Green Car seating, lunch-plan compartments, route-specific planning and important operating-date checks.

Individual daytime journeys; approximately 6 hours for the representative Sunday routeGreen Car sightseeing with optional lunch-plan compartments
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Schematic geographic route overview for Saphir Odoriko: Tokyo to Atami to Ito to Izukyu-Shimoda Premium · Japan 110

JR East, with onward operation on the Izukyu Railway · Premium

Saphir Odoriko

Explore Saphir Odoriko's Tokyo-to-Izu day journey, comparing Green, Premium Green and private compartments, with cafeteria and practical booking advice.

Approximately 2½–3 hours one way, depending on departureAll-Green-Car daytime limited express to the Izu Peninsula
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Schematic geographic route overview for Spacia X: Asakusa to Tobu-Nikko Premium · Japan 111

Tobu Railway · Premium

Spacia X

Explore Spacia X from Asakusa to Nikko or Kinugawa, comparing six daytime seating formats with cafe guidance, private-room context and booking advice.

Approximately 2 hours one way, depending on destination and serviceDesign-led daytime limited express with varied seating
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Schematic geographic route overview for Rokumon: Karuizawa to Ueda to Nagano Premium · Japan 119

Shinano Railway · Premium

Rokumon

Explore Rokumon between Karuizawa and Nagano, with timber-lined day carriages, regional meal plans, seat-only choices and practical Shinshu travel advice.

A leisurely daytime journey of approximately 2–3 hours, depending on serviceShinshu daytime sightseeing and restaurant train
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Schematic geographic route overview for Alishan Forest Railway: Chiayi to Fenqihu to Alishan Heritage · Asia 120

Alishan Forest Railway and Cultural Heritage Office · Heritage

Alishan Forest Railway

Plan Taiwan's Alishan Forest Railway from Chiayi into the mountains, with main-line and branch distinctions, seated travel advice and practical weather checks.

Approximately 5 hours uphill on the through main-line service; branch rides are shorterMountain forest railway with daytime seated travel
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