5 of the World’s Best Railway Journeys

Taking a train ride is a regular experience for people as they commute from one place to another with no frills to it. However, there are exceptional train rides! While it’s convenient to fly from one place to another, it’s much more fun to have a train ride.

Here are some enjoyable train rides you should experience;

The Oriental Express

If you are travelling to South East Asia, you have to make a point of taking this train that goes from Singapore to Bangkok through Malaysia. Think elegant suites and lounges, great service and amazing foods and you have an idea of what you will be experiencing. If you have lots of money, you can experience this ride in a private cabin of your choice – there are four categories to choose from. Otherwise, you will also enjoy the twin sharing cabins that are fully air conditioned with ensuite toilets and showers.

Best of all, you can enjoy every bit of the passing scenery by sitting in the elegant observation car.

Russia’s Trans – Siberian express

Whenever you are in Russia, make a point of booking a cabin on the Trans-Siberian Express for your trip from Moscow to Vladivostok. It has been described by many as a five star hotel experience on train wheels. The accommodation in this train is superb. The cabins have under floor heating, are air conditioned and have power showers. The restaurant in this train offers nothing but the best with lots caviar and fine wines at hand.

You get to stop at five cities along the way and even get to sample a great lunch at Lake Baikal – the oldest and deepest lake in the world – talk about value addition. This is a twelve-day train ride you cannot afford to ignore.

Glacier Express in Switzerland

Don’t expect this to be a fast ride because the Glacier Express is a slow train ride – but it is a slow train ride through unforgettable scenery. What better way to experience the picturesque Swiss landscape as you meander past some of the world famous ski resorts, across bridges, through tunnels all the time enjoying the view of the amazing Swiss Alps and beautiful forested mountain regions.

The Indian Pacific

This train ride is the longest train ride you will have when in Australia transporting you all the way from Sydney to Perth. It’s all about enjoying the special pleasure of life as you enjoy the passing landscape showing you the different views of Australia’s territory. You will enjoy travelling through hilly terrain, Blue Mountains ridges, beautiful eucalyptus trees and the Nullarbor plains, as some of Australia’s famous wildlife whizzes by.

Get a Gold class cabin to get the best of this experience. You can enjoy a meal at the Outback Explorer restaurant or just chill at the lounge car. It’s an unforgettable ride that will give you great memories of Australia.

The Rocky Mountaineer in Canada

This is the perfect train vacation choice that will take you through Alberta and British Columbia. You have four routes to choose from and you have a number of services to choose from with the Gold Leaf service allowing you the best experience. With this train, you don’t have to spend the night on the train as it offers only day trips. At night, you get to book into hotels along the way and there some interesting respites throughout the journey such as visiting the Banff National Park. Truly a memorable trip through Canada whichever route you choose to take.

These are some of the five best train rides to take in the world.