What is the most expensive train ticket in the world?

The cost of a night on the Maharajas' Express is $3,385. The Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express is one of the most luxurious ways to experience the famous Trans-Siberian Railway. This train takes guests on a journey through the heart of Russia, visiting cities such as Moscow, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, and Vladivostok.



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Including overnight stops. Overall, the amount of money you'd need to spend on train tickets alone amounts to roughly US$1,350. Yes, yes, it might still sound like a lot of money for us weaker-currency folks in Southeast Asia *haiya* – but of course, if you're from Singapore, this probably doesn't sound like much.

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In France and Belgium, for the same domestic or European journey, train travel is on average 2.6 times more expensive than air travel. In the 16 countries studied, rail was on average 2 times more expensive.

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Latvia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia are the cheapest countries for single travel when tickets are purchased on the day of travel. It's possible to buy tickets for less than €5 in these countries. For example, it costs just €4.10 to travel from Riga to Krustpils.

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According to a study by the Los Angeles Times, the most current projected fare for the train, $86 a ride, would still be one of the most inexpensive high-speed rail trips on a per-mile basis. When funding for the project was first approved, however, tickets were projected to be closer to the $50 range.

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1. Switzerland. Tucked inside the small but incredibly beautiful country of Switzerland is one of the most efficient and scenic rail networks in the world.

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Train travel in Europe is generally far more comfortable than flying. At the end of the day, traveling Europe by train is immensely more comfortable than flying.

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According to new research from environmental campaigners Greenpeace, flying in Europe can be up to 30 times cheaper than taking the train.

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LOS ANGELES — Perched above Hill Street, overlooking Grand Central Market, is the world's shortest railway. You can't miss the bright orange facade of Angels Flight.

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The Angels Flight, a Los Angeles landmark near Bunker Hill, is the shortest railway in the world—and it costs just 50 cents per ride. The world's shortest railway opened in 1901 and again in 2010. It travels a mere 298 feet—about two blocks.

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The Federal Railroad Administration does not currently set any limits on train lengths – and also doesn't regularly track train lengths or their associated risks. That has allowed freight railroad companies to occasionally operate trains up to 8 kilometres (5 miles) long.

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Instead, what makes the Shinkansen (and any Ltd. Express train) more expensive then regular trains is a hefty standard surcharge: the supplementary special-express ticket, which covers the premium experience of traveling on the nice fast trains. And yes, you have to pay it even if you have to stand.

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Japan: L0 Series Maglev (374 mph) Although not yet in regular service, this Japanese train, which is currently being developed and tested by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), holds the land speed record for rail vehicles, clocking in at 374 mph.

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Price. Believe it or not, flying can often be cheaper than the shinkansen! If you're heading to a far-off city like Sapporo or Fukuoka, you may be able to snag cheap tickets from one of the Tokyo airports. Even Nagoya and Osaka airports sometimes offer discount tickets to various regional airports.

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is reputed as the oldest luxury train in the world.

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The research said many countries charge railways value-added taxes (VAT), energy taxes and high tolls while exempting plane tickets from VAT and not taxing kerosene fuel.

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