Embrace slow and sustainable travel with these luxury sleeper trains worldwide
The fact that everything has to be fast, fast, fast is clearly visible when traveling by train. Where first hot was to take longer and slower trains, in the last twenty years it was mainly budget companies that used the means of transport as a fast way to get from A to B.
A shame, because a train ride can be so romantic and fairytale-like. (Okay, maybe not if you're on an NS route, but that's not what we mean either). And in comes the pandemic that put an end to the view that the mode of transport only had to be fast. We embrace slow and sustainable travel. Hello sleeper train! And these are the most beautiful sleeper trains Worldwide.
More often by train? We say do it! And be sure to read the category by train.
At the border triangle of France, Germany and Switzerland lies Basel. This beautiful city is just across the Swiss border and is easy to reach. Although it takes about eight hours by car, the night train is not only faster but also more practical. In the evening you board the train from Amsterdam and in the morning you get off in Basel, destination reached. For your stay you can choose between a 2-, 4- or 6-person compartment. Basel is a beautiful city with a lot of history and friendly people. Good to know: with the Basel card you have no public transport costs and can therefore travel through the city free of charge (score!). With the Baselcard you benefit from even more BenefitsFor example, you get a 50% discount on museums.
Not a house on wheels, but a hotel on wheels. That's the idea of it the French start-up Midnight Trains. A mobile private single, double or quadruple room with really good food. Not a standard room, but a bit of luxury with, for example, superior bedding and an extensive film programme. And what we support even more is the underlying story. Flying through Europe is inefficient (think of the stress at the airport, for example). Because who thought that a one-hour flight actually only takes an hour, with everything that comes with it... And the train is of course much more sustainable.
The first line will be launched from Paris in 2024. Ultimately, ten European destinations will be connected and you can step aboard for a touch of luxury while sleeping.
Looking for the Big Five by train, something we don't see every day. Hence us Rovos Rail the most luxurious train in the southern hemisphere. A oldskool steam train from the outside, but inside you feel like you are in luxury.
Various train journeys, starting from two days to two weeks. You will have to save up for those two weeks, but one can dream.
You will receive friendly service, top cuisine and a selection of South Africa's best wines. With this train you can take a tour through the desert and the coast of Namibia, a few days to the Victoria Falls or on safari through South Africa.
Welcome back, La Dolce Vita! 2023 is the year of the golden old one Orient Express La Dolce Vita. About 140 years ago, the first luxury Orient Express trains ran throughout Europe. The legend has been reborn in beautiful Italy. This looks more like a moving boutique hotel than a train; with colorful carpets, large windows and plenty of art.
In one of the six trains, each with different cabins, suites and an 'Honour' Suite, you get a real five-star dining experience and of course good Italian wines. Where the journey goes? To 14 regions and 131 cities in Italy and neighboring countries.
A luxurious ride through India: with the Maharajas Express you travel like a king through India. Of course, you will also travel past palaces and temples in the fairytale landscape.
The train ride can accommodate a maximum of 88 guests, divided into 4 different types of compartments: 20 Deluxe compartments, 18 Junior Suites, 4 Suites and 1 Presidential Suite. And the choice is huge, because the train runs on four different routes in India.
We are not sure whether it is really the most luxurious train in the world, but the luxury of this train is that you can board it in Amsterdam. The European Sleeper will connect countries and cities in Europe from 2023, with the first night train running from Brussels to Amsterdam to Berlin and then to Prague.
In combination with Sunweb Group, European Sleeper will also drive to winter sports and sun destinations.
