Overnight train

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Restored 1920s carriages between Paris and Venice, with special routes across Europe each year.

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is Belmond's best-known train, with restored Art Deco carriages from the 1920s. The classic overnight route links Paris and Venice, running from March to December. Dinner in the restaurant cars is a formal affair, and the bar car fills with piano music in the evening. Guests from London usually connect to Paris by Eurostar.

Each year also brings special journeys, such as Paris to Vienna and Prague, and the annual Paris to Istanbul trip. A Paris to Amalfi Coast route via Pompeii returns in June 2027. From May 2027, some Paris to Venice journeys also call at Monte Carlo.

Where it goes

  • Paris to Venice
  • Paris to Vienna and Prague
  • Paris to Istanbul, once a year
  • Paris to the Amalfi Coast via Pompeii
  • Paris to Venice via Monte Carlo, from May 2027

Benefits

Booked through the Belmond Bellini Club, journeys can include a complimentary upgrade based on availability at check-in, VIP welcome treats with local flavours, and a welcome letter from the General Manager. When the best available fare is booked, guests can also receive a flexible onboard credit of US$100 per person per journey (US$45 per person on day trips).

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