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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Paris - Venedig

Luxury sleeper train from Paris to Venice in 2 days and 1 night

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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, operated by Lernidee, is a legendary luxury train that has captivated travellers and writers since the early 20th century. This 2-day, 1-night journey departs Paris Gare de l'Est in the evening and arrives in Venice Santa Lucia the following afternoon, with a single overnight in a Historic Twin Cabin. Every meal is prepared on board by French chefs: you breakfast in your cabin, lunch and dine in one of three Art Deco dining cars, and experience live piano music and cocktails in the elegant bar. Day 2 unfolds through Alpine mountain passes on the Arlberg and Brenner routes. A personal steward attends to you around the clock. The from-price of EUR 5,500 includes cabin, all meals, and beverages. This trip suits luxury-seekers, history enthusiasts, and couples who want to experience one of the world's most storied trains in comfort.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator notes this journey is not generally suitable for persons with restricted mobility.
  • Tips and optional excursions are not included in the from-price.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Sonderzug Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

    Start in Paris

    Abfahrt am Bahnhof Gare de l'Est. Abendessen in einem der drei Restaurantwagen als 4-Gänge-Menü, während der Zug Paris in Richtung Schweiz verlässt. Abend im Barwagen mit Live-Musik des Pianisten.

  2. Day 2

    Ankunft in Venedig

    Frühstück im eigenen Abteil. Fahrt entlang der Alpen-Panoramen auf der Arlberg- und Brenner-Strecke. Mittagessen in einem der Restaurantwagen. Nachmittagstee mit kleinem Quiz zur Geschichte des Zuges mit dem Steward. Ankunft am späten Nachmittag am Bahnhof Santa Lucia in Venedig.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Depart Paris Gare de l'Est in the evening, dine on a four-course menu in one of three dining cars while the train leaves France for Switzerland, then enjoy live piano music in the Art Deco bar car.
  • Day 2Travel through Alpine panoramas on the Arlberg and Brenner routes, take afternoon tea with a history quiz about the train with your personal steward, and arrive in Venice at Santa Lucia station in the late afternoon.

Included

  • Fahrt mit dem Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Paris – Venedig inkl. einer Übernachtung im Zweibett-Abteil (Frühstück in Ihrem Abteil, Mittagsmenü im Speisewagen, Abendessen als 4-Gänge-Menü)

Not included

  • Trinkgelder
  • Wunsch-Ausflüge

Questions travellers ask

Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
Each passenger receives a personal steward available 24 hours throughout the journey. The trip is not a group tour but individualized service on the train.
What is included in the price?
The from-price of EUR 5,500 covers the cabin berth (Historic Twin Cabin; Cabin Suite and Grand Suite are also available), breakfast in your cabin, lunch and a four-course dinner in the dining cars, and all beverages and entertainment on board.
How many nights do I sleep on the train?
One night. You board in Paris on day 1 and arrive in Venice on the afternoon of day 2.
When does this train run?
Lernidee offers 40 departures in 2026 and 2027, running from July through December 2026 and March through December 2027.
What happens on day 2?
You have breakfast in your cabin, travel through Alpine scenery on the Arlberg and Brenner routes, enjoy lunch in the dining car, take afternoon tea with a history quiz about the train, and arrive in Venice in the late afternoon.

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