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Which is the most luxury train ticket?

Maharajas' Express, India The Maharajas' Express holds the record for the most expensive train trips in the world. It costs $3,385 to spend a night in this traveling Presidential Suite. The Maharajas' Express is operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).



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For the most luxurious experience, be sure to book the Luxury Parlor or Luxury Dome class of service — the adults-only cars have private bars and open-air platforms.

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Trans-Siberian is the longest train trip in the world at seven days long. It travels 10,214 km across 16 major rivers, 876 stations, and 87 cities. Some long train trips – like the Canadian from Toronto to Vancouver – begin and end with overnight stays in luxurious hotels.

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The Maharajas' Express holds the record for the most expensive train trips in the world. It costs $3,385 to spend a night in this traveling Presidential Suite. The Maharajas' Express is operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

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THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Probably the most famous train in the world, and one of the best train journeys in Europe, the legendary Orient Express has now been reimagined by Belmond to emulate the Golden Age of travel.

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Cruise Train Seven Stars, Japan Often referred to as the world's most luxurious train, Japan's Cruise Train Seven Stars brings old-school luxury to a technologically advanced railway.

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Its vintage carriages are a delight and the food & on-board service are truly world class. Unlike many expensive tourist experiences, this train really does live up to its five-star and you won't be disappointed. Watch the video. What is the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express?

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Volcanic cones jut forth from the rich tapestry of cultivated fields and high-altitude grassland spread across Ecuador's 400-kilometer long Central Valley, aptly christened “The Avenue of the Volcanoes” in 1802 by the German explorer Alexander Von Humboldt.

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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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A city in China has taken a big leap into the future as it launched what is being dubbed as world's first 'smart train' that runs on virtual tracks. Unveiled in June, the futuristic train system began its test run on the busy streets of Zhuzhou in China's Hunan province last week.

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

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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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It probably comes as no surprise that in a global 2019 survey of railroad efficiency, the top two places went to Japan and Hong Kong, with scores of 6.8 and 6.5 (out of seven) respectively.

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These Luxury Trains Are Worth Booking Just for Their Dining Cars. Meals on these trains could rival any Michelin-starred restaurant. From plush accommodation to bespoke scenic routes, lavish interiors, and around-the-clock service, luxury trains make for pretty sumptuous travel.

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