There is an undeniable romance about seeing landscapes change from a train window. And of course, there are options to ensure a trip across tracks is carried out in maximum comfort and luxury.

The most exclusive – and often historied – of rail tickets, see passengers enjoying spa, bar and fine dining cars, live musical entertainment, discrete service by gloved staff, and a slower, yet always refined opportunity to observe the world outside shift and change.

Ready to hop aboard?

Here are 10 of the most opulent rail travel experiences from across the world:

  • Palace on Wheels
  • Rovos Rail Pride of Africa
  • Belmond Grand Hibernian
  • Belmond Royal Scotsman
  • Golden Eagle
  • Kyushu Seven Stars
  • Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
  • Train Suite Shiki-shima
  • Maharajas’ Express
  • Twilight Express Mizukaze

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