Vienna to Paris (Budapest Route)
The Journey
Set off on a glamorous journey from Vienna to Paris. Depart from the musical city and enjoy a night of peerless luxury before arriving at your destination the next morning.
Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, moments to remember cascade one after another. Watch the ever-changing scenery from the comfort of your cabin, trade stories with travellers in the Champagne Bar, and dine on world-class cuisine prepared with the best regional ingredients.
Estimated departure: Vienna, 15:30 – arrival: Paris, 08:30 (2024 trips)
Estimated departure: Vienna, 16:00 – arrival: Paris, 09:30 (2025 trips)
December journeys, estimated departure time: 14:00 estimated arrival time: 12:00
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
A 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
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 Vienna station. Settle into your cabin and soak up the vistas through your window. Your steward will serve a selection of indulgent pastries in your cabin.
Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner, prepared by our skilled French chefs. Later, you may wish to linger in Bar Car '3674', listening to the resident pianist play the baby grand and chatting to fellow passengers before you retire for the night. When you are ready, retire to your cabin, which has now been transformed into a cosy bedroom.
Day Two
A New Day Calls...
Continental breakfast is brought to you by your steward at a time to suit you as you travel towards your destination. Take the opportunity to browse our onboard boutique for elegant gifts and exclusive mementos before disembarking.
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.