Europe’s Luxury Trains!
Discover the most prestigious rail journeys across Europe with unforgettable luxury train experiences.
Let’s explore Europe’s top-rated luxury trains. And remember, Brooke In The Air Travel can help get you there.
These trains are highly rated for their overall experience, quality, service, attentiveness, and exceptional cuisine. Here are seven of the top luxury trains across Western, Central, and Eastern Europe.
Venice-Simplon Orient Express
The Venice-Simplon Orient Express takes the number one spot, offering iconic trans-European journeys between select cities, including routes such as London to Istanbul and London to Berlin.
Fares are premium, as this experience is designed as a five-star leisure journey rather than standard rail travel. As of July 2024, The New York Times reported that the five-night Paris–Istanbul journey costs approximately £35,000 for a solo traveler in the smallest cabin.
Cost: Around $38,000 USD per trip
Britannic Explorer
Belmond’s Britannic Explorer is a private luxury sleeper train offering curated tours through the British countryside. Launched in the United Kingdom in July 2025, it is based on the former Belmond Grand Hibernian, which operated in Ireland between 2016 and 2019.
Cost: Typically ranges from $3,000–$7,000 USD per ticket, depending on the route
Royal Scotsman
Also operated by Belmond, the Royal Scotsman delivers an unforgettable journey through the Scottish Highlands, typically spanning three to four days. Once a year, it offers an extended seven-night journey around Great Britain.
Cost: Around $13,500 USD per ticket
La Dolce Vita Orient Express
A new five-star luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express travels across Italy—from the southern coastline to the Tuscan countryside. As a newer offering, reviews are still emerging.
Cost: Approximately $23,200 USD per ticket
Golden Eagle Danube Express
The Golden Eagle Danube Express is a private train operating across Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a true “hotel on wheels” experience, with multiple cabin classes—Superior Deluxe, Deluxe, and Heritage—alongside restaurant and lounge cars.
Since its launch in 2008, routes have included journeys from Budapest to Istanbul via Romania and Bulgaria, with return trips through Serbia. Additional itineraries include Austria, Slovakia, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany. The train typically operates from April to October.
Cost: $8,000–$17,000 USD, depending on the route
Al Andalus
Al Andalus is a private Spanish luxury train offering a refined “hotel on wheels” experience. Guests enjoy Michelin-star-level dining and curated tours through the Andalusian countryside.
Cost: Custom pricing; typically ranges from $4,000–$13,000 USD per ticket
El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo
El Transcantábrico Gran Lujo is a premier luxury train offering breathtaking views of Northern Spain. It combines high-end comfort with scenic travel, making it one of the region’s most sought-after rail experiences.
Cost: Approximately $2,000–$5,000 USD per ticket
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