Belmond · Luxury overnight train journey

Paris to Venice (Classic route)

Overnight luxury train from Paris to Venice on the Orient-Express

Paris to Venice (Classic route), a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond operates this two-day, one-night journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, running from Paris to Venice. After boarding in Paris and settling into a private 1920s-styled cabin, travelers dress for a formal evening of dinner service, with Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu paired with sommelier-selected wines in one of the restaurant cars, followed by cocktails and a resident pianist in Bar Car '3674'. The train travels overnight, and the next day unfolds slowly: a French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route in daylight, with mountains and glacial lakes visible from the window, followed by a three-course lunch and time to browse the onboard boutique before arrival at Santa Lucia Station in Venice. Dedicated steward service runs throughout. This suits travelers who want a single, self-contained luxury experience rather than a multi-stop touring itinerary, with formal dining and a slower pace built into the schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Timings are estimated: the operator notes that the departure (about 16:00 from Paris) and arrival (about 17:30 the next day in Venice) are indicative only and subject to national and international railway constraints.
  • The evidence pack does not list current departure dates for this route; confirm availability directly with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Private cabin, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Day One: Adventure awaits...

    Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris and settle into a private cabin, admiring the marquetry, upholstery and lamp shades. Dress for dinner (dress code: fabulous / formal evening attire) and take a seat in one of the dining cars for Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu and sommelier-selected wines. Later, enjoy cocktails and a resident pianist in Bar Car '3674'.

  2. Day 2rail

    Day Two: A Fine Way To Pass The Day

    A French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route, past soaring mountains and glacial lakes. A leisurely three-course lunch follows, with time to browse the onboard boutique. A French gouter is served before the train crosses the Venetian Lagoon and arrives at Santa Lucia Station, Venice.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris and settle into a private cabin, then dine on Chef Jean Imbert's seasonal menu with sommelier-selected wines in one of the dining cars.
  • Day 1Cocktails and a resident pianist in the historic Bar Car '3674' after dinner.
  • Day 2A French breakfast is served in the cabin as the train crosses Switzerland's Gotthard route, passing mountains and glacial lakes.
  • Day 2The train crosses the Venetian Lagoon before arriving at Santa Lucia Station in Venice.

Included

  • Complimentary Transfers: collection from Paris accommodation to the train station for check-in and departure; transfer from Venice station to accommodation in the city
  • Luxurious accommodation: one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
  • A sumptuous four-course dinner: seasonal table d'hôte menu including biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, coffee and petit fours
  • Sommelier wines with all table d'hôte meals served in the restaurant cars
  • French breakfast served in the cabin
  • A delicious three-course lunch in one of the restaurant cars
  • Dedicated Steward service

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The entire journey is spent aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, in a private cabin, with meals and steward service included.
Which train is used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, traveling overnight from Paris to Venice.
What is included in the fare?
Complimentary transfers between Paris accommodation and the train station, one night in a private cabin aboard the train, a four-course dinner with sommelier wines, French breakfast served in the cabin, a three-course lunch, and dedicated steward service.
Is it escorted?
Dedicated steward service runs throughout the journey; this is a single overnight train ride rather than a multi-day escorted tour.

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