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Vienna to Paris (Budapest Route)

Overnight Venice Simplon-Orient-Express journey from Vienna to Paris

Vienna to Paris (Budapest Route), a rail journey with Belmond

Belmond operates the Vienna to Paris (Budapest route), a two-day, one-night journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Guests board at Vienna station and settle into the private cabin as a steward serves indulgent pastries, followed that evening by a four-course dinner prepared by French chefs and time in Bar Car '3674' with the resident pianist. The cabin is transformed into a cosy bedroom overnight, and the next morning a continental breakfast is brought to the cabin by the steward before arrival at the destination. Despite its name, the evidence for this route lists only Austria and France, with no Budapest stop confirmed in the itinerary. This suits travelers drawn to the ritual of an overnight luxury train, including French chef-prepared dining and a sociable Bar Car scene, rather than sightseeing stops along the way.

What to know before you look closer

  • The route is named for Budapest, but the evidence lists only Austria and France as countries served and does not include a stop or itinerary day in Budapest.
  • The evidence pack lists no current scheduled departures for this route; confirm dates and availability directly with Belmond.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Aboard the train

    Board for dinner and dancing

    Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Vienna station. Settle into the cabin and soak up the vistas; a steward serves indulgent pastries. Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner prepared by the French chefs, then linger in Bar Car '3674' listening to the resident pianist and chatting with fellow passengers before retiring to the cabin, now transformed into a cosy bedroom.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2

    A New Day Calls...

    Continental breakfast is brought to the cabin by the steward at a time to suit, while travelling towards the destination. Browse the onboard boutique for gifts and mementos before disembarking.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express at Vienna station and settle into the cabin as a steward serves indulgent pastries.
  • Day 1A four-course dinner prepared by French chefs is served, followed by an evening in Bar Car '3674' with the resident pianist.
  • Day 1The cabin is transformed into a cosy bedroom overnight.
  • Day 2A continental breakfast is brought to the cabin by the steward before the train reaches its destination.

Included

  • Luxurious accommodation: one night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
  • A sumptuous four-course dinner (seasonal table d'hote menu including biscuits, cheeseboard, chutney, coffee and petit fours)
  • Sommelier's selection of wines with all table d'hote meals
  • French breakfast served in the cabin
  • Dedicated steward service

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the entire two-day, one-night journey is aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
Which train is used?
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
What is included?
One night aboard the train in a private cabin, a four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, French breakfast served in the cabin, and dedicated steward service.
Does the route stop in Budapest?
The evidence names this the 'Budapest route' but lists no Budapest stop; only Austria and France appear as countries served.
How much does it cost?
From GBP 4,275 per person (about USD 5,709).

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