The Simplon Orient Express ran until 1962 where it was replaced by a slower service called the 'Direct Orient Express'.
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Orient Express La Dolce Vita will start operating in 2024 with 6 itineraries. Guests will travel in luxury on leisurely-paced tours throughout Italy, across 14 regions and for 1, 2 or more nights onboard. Each itinerary is enriched with off-board explorations of hidden gems of Italy.
Belmond British PullmanThe Venice Smplon-Orient-Express's sister train, known in its day as a Palace on Wheels, makes shorter journeys to glamorous locations around the UK for relaxing days out steeped in luxury.
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.
Tirano to St MoritzAmong the most famous train routes in the world, the Bernina Express is the highest train in Europe and one of those railway experiences you should try and do at least once in your lifetime.
High-speed trains always require reservations. Trenitalia, Italy's state-run rail network, operates most of the high-speed trains. Others are run by a private company, Italo. The two options are competitively priced and reasonably similar, though they sometimes serve different train stations.