How much does it cost?

From €4,510 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,228 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

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.

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.

Lernidee Erlebnisreisen · Luxury train journey

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: Paris - Venedig

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

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. This trip suits luxury-seekers, history enthusiasts, and couples who want to experience one of the world's most storied trains in comfort.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen €990 since 4 Jul, to €4,510.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

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

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.
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

How much does it cost?: From €4,510 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $5,228 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
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.
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.