Train vs train
Local train vs Royal Scotsman
Local train appears in 20 packaged vacations from $1,428; Royal Scotsman in 43 from $1,067. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Local train | Royal Scotsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Cruise train (train is the hotel) |
| Trips that ride it | 20 | 43 |
| Operators selling it | 5 | 9 |
| Trip durations | 7 to 20 days | 3 to 10 days |
| Cheapest trip | $1,428 | $1,067 |
| Median trip price | $4,005 | $12,153 |
| Core countries | Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary |
Local train: the trips
- Balkans Rail Adventure16d · $4,153
- Venice to Rome by Rail7d · $2,624
- Venice to Rome by Rail + Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast14d · $5,341
- Classic Austrian Alps9d · $2,536
- Classic Glacier Express9d · $4,005
- Classic Glacier Express: Brig to Chur9d · $3,605
Royal Scotsman: the trips
- Clans, Castles and Isles6d · $24,173
- Grand Taste of The Highlands, Northbound6d · $24,573
- Grand Western Scenic Wonders, Westbound8d · $27,445
- Grand Western Scenic Wonders, Northbound8d · $33,321
- Heritage Home & Gardens5d
- Scotch Malt Whisky Tour5d · $16,293