Paris to Vienna (Roundtrip)
The Journey
Extend the celebrations on this four-night journey from Paris to Vienna and back again. Create memories that will last forever as you experience the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Depart Paris for an luxury roundtrip journey. From the moment you step off the platform, feel the atmosphere build amongst your fellow guests. Explore the carriages, admiring the vintage flourishes. Relax in your cabin, where a personal steward attends to your every need. Then head to one of the three Restaurant Cars and savour wonderful, world-class cuisine.
Estimated outbound departure: Paris, 16:30 – arrival: Vienna, 15:00 | Estimated return departure: Vienna, 15:00 – arrival: Paris, 08:30 (2024 trips)
Estimated outbound departure: Paris, 15:00 – arrival: Vienna, 13:15 | Estimated return departure: Vienna, 16:00 – arrival: Paris, 09:30 (2025 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
Complimentary Transfer
We'll collect you from your Paris accommodation and transfer you to the train station for check-in and departure
Luxurious ACCOMMODATION
Two nights aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
Two Sumptuous Four-course dinners
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
Two French Breakfasts
Served in your cabin for ultimate comfort
One Delicious Lunch
A sumptuous three-course lunch as the world passes by your window
Dedicated Steward service
To attend to your every request as you unwind in style
Day One
Adventure awaits…
Board the legendary Wagons-Lits carriages of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris. Settle into your comfortable private cabin before enjoying a sumptuous dinner in one of the magnificent dining cars.
Later, head to Bar Car ‘3674’ and listen to our resident pianist play the baby grand. Carouse with your fellow passengers over cocktails before you retire for the night.
Day Two
A Fine Way To Pass The Day
Your steward serves French breakfast in your cabin as you gaze at the beautiful scenery through your window. The Alpine peaks, undulating meadows and crystal-clear lakes continue as you relax over a leisurely three-course lunch.
This afternoon, arrive in Vienna ready for two nights under your own arrangement, exploring the city at your leisure.
Day Three
The City of Dreams
Today brings a full day of discovering Vienna. Tonight, enjoy a second night's stay at your selected hotel through your own arrangements.
Day Four
Back On Board
Return to Vienna Main Station and board the train. Settle into your cabin and admire the stunning scenery as the train travels through the Austrian and Swiss Alps. Your steward will serve tea, coffee and mouth-watering pastries in your cabin.
Mingle with fellow passengers over an aperitif in our convivial Bar Car ‘3674’ before sitting down to a lavish dinner in one of the dining cars. Return to the bar to sip a nightcap as the pianist plays.
Day Five
A Fond Farewell
French breakfast is served in your cabin shortly before the train arrives at Paris Gare de l’Est Station. Disembark for your onward travel arrangements.
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.