Browse cruisesThe "Orient Express" Its route has changed many times, and several routes have in the past concurrently used the name. The original OE proper ran from Calais and Paris to Bucharest, passing through France, Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Romania.

Then there is the closely-associated "Simplon-Orient Express," which takes its way farther south, through Switzerland, Italy and Yugoslavia. From Nish, in Yugoslavia, there is a connexion for Athens, while the main part goes on through Bulgaria to Istambul (formerly known as Constantinople) in Turkey.

Orient Express

Finally, returning to the north, the "Ostend-Vienna Express" connects with the "Orient Express'' at the latter city, providing a through link with North Germany and Belgium.

The "Orient Express" links up with the "Simplon-Orient Express" by a connexion between Budapest and Belgrade. Such, in outline, are the ramifications of the "Orient Express" and its associated services.

Of all the International trains of Europe—and of the world for that matter—the "Orient Express" is the most international. Thirteen countries make a good total. The "Orient" is also the oldest-established of Europe's transcontinentals, for it was the first to be composed entirely of rolling-stock belonging to the International Sleeping Car Company. It began running between Paris and Vienna in 1883, barely a decade after sleeping-cars were first known in Europe. Today, the fastest way to travel by train from Paris to Istanbul is by three trains: Paris-Vienna, Vienna-Belgrade and Belgrade-Istanbul, which operate daily.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe
The legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers a travel experience like no other, in the style of a bygone era, to exciting cities including Venice, Paris, London, Budapest, Prague, Istanbul, Vienna and Rome.

British Pullman, United Kingdom
Experience the golden age of travel aboard the vintage carriages of the British Pullman. Superbly comfortable carriages make the perfect way to travel on a day excursion or short break from London and other cities to some of the UK's most spectacular destinations.

Northern Belle, United Kingdom
The Northern Belle fulfills the highest expectations of the original Pullman "Belle" trains of the 1930s, offering day, weekend and Grand Tours in immaculate carriages, with ornate interiors and superb food. Departures from towns and cities throughout the UK.

The Royal Scotsman, Scotland
Experience the majesty of the Scottish Highlands, ever-changing landscapes of sweeping glens, towering peaks and mirror-calm lochs of Scotland from aboard The Royal Scotsman on a selection of one to seven night journeys.

Eastern & Oriental Express, South East Asia
The train carries passengers in luxury between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Travel through dense rainforests and towering mountains past golden temples, rubber plantations and remote towns and villages.

Onboard Amenities
The company's family of train travel offers a diverse range of onboard amenities. Overnight passengers are automatically given their own compartments, complete with wooden marquetry and brass fittings in original 1920-30s detail. The Cabin Steward is responsible for your carriage and will be available at all times and may be called by the bell in your compartment. He will take care of your passport during the journey, change your compartment from day to night configuration and serve your breakfast, afternoon tea and other refreshments as required. The Maitre D’ will come to your compartment to take your lunch and dinner reservations.

List of Destinations & Itineraries
There are many cities on the timetable, depending on your train.

Romance, elegance and adventure: These are the virtues of your magical journey aboard this piece of history.