Budapest to Paris
The Journey
Depart from the beautiful Pearl of the Danube in the morning for a luxurious overnight journey to Paris.
Anticipate true indulgence as you travel between these two romantic cities. Relax to the sound of a live pianist in the Bar Car, before sampling spectacular cuisine in one of the three restaurant cars. Then retreat to your vintage cabin, where a personal steward attends to your every request.
Estimated departure: Budapest, 11:00 – arrival: Paris, 08:30 (2023 trips)
Estimated departure: Budapest, 10:00 – arrival: Paris, 08:30 (2024 trips)
Our train is subject to national and international railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.
Life aboard our iconic train
Chapter One: All Aboard
Your voyage begins on the platform of a famed European city, where historic carriages await your arrival. Meet the conductor, check your bags with our porters, and feel the excitement build. Then step aboard a world of timeless glamour. We depart shortly.
Includes
Luxurious ACCOMMODATION
One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
Sumptuous Four-course dinner
Feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu, which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, as well as coffee and petit fours
SOMMELIER WINES
All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
Delicious three-course lunch
A laid-back yet lavish meal as the world passes by your window
French Breakfast
Served in your cabin for ultimate comfort
Dedicated Steward service
To attend to your every request as you unwind in style
Day One
Board for dinner and dancing
Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train at Budapest. Enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the beautiful dining cars and relax on board as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. A selection of pastries are served by your steward in the comfort of your cabin.
Before dinner visit the Bar Car to listen to the sounds of the baby grand piano. A delicious four-course dinner is served in one of the beautifully restored restaurant cars.
After dinner you may want to stroll through the carriages to admire the details, before you retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day Two
A New Day Calls...
This morning there’s no need to rush. Instead, pause and reflect on your adventure over a leisurely continental breakfast in your cabin. As the train pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est Station, prepare to head off on your onward travels, head full of extraordinary memories.
Common Questions From Our Passengers
What do I wear on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train?
You can never be overdressed on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train! For dinner, we ask for formal evening attire and many guests like to don black tie and wear their most glamorous finery for the occasion. Smart daywear is appropriate during the day. At lunch, for example, a jacket/tie or equivalent is suitable. Jeans are not acceptable at any time.
Can the Venice Simplon-Orient Express accommodate special dietary preferences?
We will do our best to cater for special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, vegan etc, provided a detailed request has been made at the time of booking. If a special request has not been made, the chefs will endeavour to prepare a dish with the ingredients available on board. We do, however, regret that we are unable to provide meals requiring strict religious observance in the preparation.
Are children permitted on board?
Children are welcome to join us on board, and infants under the age of two at the time of departure travel free. Parents must provide their own food and a bassinet for sleeping. Given the space constraints of a Twin Cabin, we always recommend booking an interconnecting cabin or Grand Suite for our guests' comfort. The ambiance aboard the train is geared towards our adult passengers. For this reason, it is at the Train Manager’s discretion that children may accompany their parents in the bar and restaurant cars.