Arguably the most pleasing of all the ways to get from A to B, train travel has long been a favourite mode of transport with Original Travel. If you agree, we will always try to weave a train trip into your itinerary, because it allows you the chance to really appreciate your destination in a way air travel just can’t, and without the faff inherent in driving yourself.
There's also an undeniable romance to this particular form of 'slow travel', although if you find yourself on board a Japanese bullet train speeding along at 200 mph the epithet 'slow' might not really apply.
In addition to simply savouring the joy of a leisurely pace (in most cases), there are the environmental benefits of train travel to shout about, too. With the increasing awareness of the impact of travel on the planet, as a society, we are becoming ever more conscious of travelling with a conscience. Enter the train. With tracks across the world connecting some seriously cool destinations via some seriously scenic routes - and all with a fraction of the carbon footprint of a flight - getting to where you're going has never been more elegant, or guilt-free.
We know the finest rail routes - many involving stupendous feats of tunnel and bridge engineering - in our favourite destinations around the world and can talk you through which elegant compartments to book on the most luxurious trains. Settle back, watch beautiful scenery drifting by, order a drink from the passing waiter and enjoy travel at its most civilised.
Itinerary Ideas
Best for: Couples and Eco Travellers
Lakeside Luxury, Cultural Cities and Coastal Charm: An Italian Train Tour
While Italy might be famous for fabulous sports cars this twelve
day tour of some of Italy's most beautiful and glamourous spots
celebrates another...
12 Days
From £3,530pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Families
Canadian Rockies Rail Journey & Alaska
North America is home to some of the most spectacular wilderness
on earth. Here, we have combined two of the best bits, including a
train trip...
14 Days
From £4,855pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Across the Japanese Alps
Explore the northern reaches of the main Japanese island of
Honshu on a trip off the well-worn Honshu path. This twelve day
itinerary takes you...
12 Days
From £4,705pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Eco Travellers
City and Sea: London to San Sebastian by Train
Slow it down as you travel by train down France to the Basque
country and the Spanish city of San Sebastian on this fabulous
five-day trip. During...
5 Days
From £1,450pp
Best for: Couples, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
London to Barcelona by Train
This five-day London to Barcelona train itinerary sees you learn
all about a city brimming with history, culture and culinary
delights. Enjoy...
5 Days
From £1,445pp
Best for: Couples and Eco Travellers
Slow Travel Italian Style: London to Puglia by Train
With a night's stay in Milan on both your outward and return
journey, and four nights in the sunny southern city of Lecce, this
seven-day London...
7 Days
From £2,255pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Eco Travellers
London to Naples, Amalfi Coast and Pompeii by Train
This eight-day eco-friendly train trip to Italy will see you
drinking aperitifs in Turin and relaxing on the authentic Amalfi
Coast. With enough...
8 Days
From £3,015pp
Best for: Couples and Eco Travellers
Seafood Safari, Scenic Journeys & Idyllic Island Living: London to Gothenburg by Train
From London to Gothenburg by train, this 10-day trip immerses
you in the wilds of West Sweden and the wild nightlife in Hamburg
en route. Spend...
10 Days
From £2,255pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Groups
Australian Nature at its Finest: Combine City, Outback and Beach by Train
Start in Melbourne and then fly into the Red Centre to really
begin this 17-day Aussie adventure. After watching the sunrise over
Uluru, take...
17 Days
From £7,000pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Luxury Couples: Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand
Immerse yourself into the culture of Asia on the streets of
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Check out bustling markets,
ancient temples...
14 Days
From £4,875pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Families
Highlights of Japan
It would be possible to spend a month and more in Japan and
barely touch the sides of this fascinating destination but alas
most of us don't...
12 Days
From £4,130pp
Best for: Families
Trotting Around Tokyo, Castles in Kyoto & Hiking in Hakone: Japan for Families
Japan is one of the most fascinating and diverse destinations on
the planet, and makes a great holiday destination for families with
children...
15 Days
From £4,145pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Gastrainomy: a European Train Tour for Foodies
This eight-day 'gastrainomy' European train tour for foodies
across France and Spain is jam-packed with culinary delights, but
also culture and...
8 Days
From £2,795pp
Best for: Couples, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Arctic Activities: London to Swedish Lapland by Train
This 14-day London to Swedish Lapland train trip takes you on an
Arctic adventure to a winter wonderland, visiting Hamburg and
Stockholm en route....
14 Days
From £4,205pp
Best for: Couples, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Exploring Pristine Nature: London to the Fjords by Train
Travel through the gorgeous countryside of Germany, Sweden and
Norway on this 12-day train trip to the iconic Norwegian Fjords.
Enjoy the perfect...
12 Days
From £3,435pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Eco Travellers
History and Hedonism: London to Andalucia by Train
This six-day trip from London to Andalucia by train sees you
sample the nightlife in Barcelona and immerse yourself in the
cultural gem that...
6 Days
From £1,510pp
Best for: Couples, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Nature, History & Culture: London to Transylvania by Train
This 11-day London to Transylvania by train itinerary sees you
visit Munich and Budapest en route to beautiful Transylvania for a
cultural and...
11 Days
From £5,805pp
Best for: Couples, Solo Travellers and Eco Travellers
Hiking, Biking, Boating & Eating: The Swiss Alps and Italian Lakes by Train
This 14-day itinerary sees you travel from London to the Alps
and Italian Lakes by train, hiking, biking, boating and eating well
along the way...
14 Days
From £4,275pp
Best for: Couples, Families and Eco Travellers
Ski, Eat, Sleep, Repeat: A London to Zermatt by Train Ski Itinerary
Enjoy a supremely scenic train ride from London to Zermatt in
Switzerland for a five-day, foodie ski break on some of Europe's
most beautiful...
5 Days
From £1,220pp
: Indicates itineraries that can be done entirely, or partially, by train.
Where to Go
Honshu
Japan may not feature high on everyone’s travel wish lists, but trust us – it should - and there's no better place to start exploring than...
Cultural Triangle
The tropical lowlands to the north of Sri Lanka contain several World Heritage-listed sites and, because they are close together, these can easily...
Machu Picchu
An UNESCO World Heritage Site and a New Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu is a must see for every avid traveller.
Cape Town
Surely the ultimate 'winter sun' city break from the UK; endless appeal, and minimal time difference.
The Canadian Rockies
Big country doesn't get much bigger than in the Canadian Rockies
What to do
Visit Machu Picchu by train
If the idea of a three day trek to reach the lost city of Machu Picchu doesn’t appeal, then why not opt for the more comfortable train journey?
Train Journey through the Canadian Rockies
Soak up Canada's soul-stirring landscape from the comforts of a luxury carriage as you embark on a memorable train journey through the Canadian...
Luxury Train Journey From Pretoria to Cape Town
Rovos Rail evokes the style and old age glamour of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – minus the murder – with subtle modern...
Luxury Train Journey from Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Rovos Rail evokes the style and old age glamour of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express – minus the murder – with subtle modern...
Sea to Sky Climb
Discover Canada’s dramatic Sea to Sky Climb scenery, expanding from Vancouver to Whistler. A unique way to experience this British Columbia...
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