How long is the Orient Express to Venice?

The Venice Simplon Orient Express takes a number of routes across Europe, and a stay on the Venice Simplon Orient Express train can last from one to several days. The traditional route between London and Venice (in either direction) takes two days, with one night on board. This is by far the most popular route.



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All of our luxury train journey UK day trips are round-trips and return the same day back to your original departure point. All of our day trips include everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable day out in luxury, the only extras not included being additional drinks you may with to order from the onboard bar.

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Drinks can be ordered in your cabin through your steward. All drinks are at an additional cost. DRESS CODE You can never be overdressed aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient- Express.

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In the entry-level Historic cabins there is no shower and the toilets are shared, with one at each end of a carriage. However, those upgrading to a Suite or Grand Suite will have their very own en-suite bathroom, complete with toilet and shower and kitted out in rich marble with a Murano glass sink.

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All food is included in the cost of a ticket on the Orient Express however drinks are an additional cost.

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A one-night trip on the “Venice Simplon-Orient-Express” starts from £2,920 ($3,292) per person.

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Each of the cabins does have a small vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilet facilities at the end of each carriage. Please do note however that there are no baths or showers aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express unless you are travelling in on of the aforementioned Grand Suites.

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What is the route of the Orient Express? The original Orient Express route travels from Paris across Europe through Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest before arriving in Istanbul.

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New for winter 2023 you can now enjoy this iconic train whilst visiting some of Europe's most romantic cities. Availability is limited and for full details enquire with us and a Planet Rail Orient Express specialist will help to create your tailor-made Orient Express adventure.

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Travel / Dream A veritable “rolling palace”, the Orient-Express showed travelers the splendor of its decor: precious wood marquetry, glass panels, fabrics, refined leather and pillows and bedding that guaranteed a good night's rest.

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Take in Europe from the romantic setting it deserves with your own private historic twin cabin. Banquette seating offers the perfect vantage point to watch the landscape by day, while convertible sleeping berths — with soft, luxurious bedding — transform the cabin into an intimate retreat by night.

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On this glamorous overnight adventure, step aboard Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in Paris, City of Light, and glide through beguiling European landscapes to reach Venice, City of Water, the following day. *On selected 2023 dates the train departs Paris at 22:00 and arrives in Venice at 19:00.

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The antique carriages, up to 100 years old, are not allowed to go through the Channel Tunnel for safety reasons. Instead the passengers are taken by coach onto a shuttle through the tunnel to Folkestone, where they board another luxury train – the Belmond British Pullman – for the journey to London.

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