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Budapest to Paris

Overnight Venice Simplon-Orient-Express luxury rail journey from Budapest to Paris

Illustration of Budapest to Paris

Belmond operates this two-day, one-night journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, traveling from Budapest, which Belmond calls the Pearl of the Danube, to Paris. After boarding in Budapest, travelers have lunch in one of the dining cars, then pastries served in the cabin by a steward during the afternoon. Before dinner, a live pianist plays in the Bar Car, followed by a four-course dinner with sommelier-chosen wine in one of the train's three restaurant cars. The night is spent aboard the train as it continues toward Paris, and a French breakfast is served in the cabin the next morning before arrival at Paris Gare de l'Est. A dedicated steward attends to each cabin throughout. This suits couples and travelers seeking an indulgent, fully catered overnight rail journey between what Belmond calls two romantic cities, rather than a multi-day touring itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence pack does not list current departure dates for this journey; confirm scheduling directly with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Board for dinner and dancing

    Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train at Budapest. Enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the dining cars and relax on board as you take in the scenery. A selection of pastries is served by your steward in your cabin. Before dinner, visit the Bar Car to listen to the baby grand piano. A four-course dinner is served in one of the restaurant cars, after which you may stroll through the carriages before retiring to your cabin, transformed into a cosy bedroom.

  2. Day 2rail

    A New Day Calls...

    A leisurely continental breakfast is served in your cabin as the train continues towards Paris. The train arrives at Paris Gare de l'Est station, where you disembark for your onward travel.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departs Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, and a steward serves pastries in the cabin during the afternoon.
  • Day 1Before dinner, the Bar Car's baby grand piano plays live music, followed by a four-course dinner in one of the train's restaurant cars.
  • Day 2A continental breakfast is served in the cabin as the train completes its overnight run into Paris, arriving at Gare de l'Est.

Included

  • Luxurious accommodation: one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
  • Sumptuous four-course dinner: seasonal table d'hôte menu, including biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, plus coffee and petits fours
  • Sommelier wines: all table d'hôte meals include the sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
  • Delicious three-course lunch
  • French breakfast, served in the cabin
  • Dedicated steward service

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, this is a one-night journey entirely aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, with dining and cabin accommodation included in the fare.
Which train is used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, traveling from Budapest to Paris.
What is included?
One night aboard the train, a three-course lunch, a four-course dinner with sommelier-chosen wine in the restaurant cars, a French breakfast served in the cabin, and dedicated steward service.
Is it escorted or independent?
A dedicated steward attends to each cabin throughout the journey; there is no separate tour guide, since the entire trip takes place aboard the train.
How much does it cost?
From GBP 4,275 per person for the two-day, one-night journey.

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