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Paris to Budapest, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train

Belmond Trains · Venice Simplon-Orient-Express · 2 days

Paris to Budapest, Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train

Embark on a unique rail adventure. Step aboard and embrace the magic of vintage travel as you journey from Paris to Budapest. Depart Paris for an overnight journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Take time to enjoy the comfort of your cabin, daydreaming as the beautiful scenery passes by. As the evening begins, don your best outfit and make your way to the Restaurant Car for a delicious dinner with your fellow guests. Estimated departure: Paris, 15:00 – arrival: Budapest, 19:00 Our train is subject to national and international railway constraints and timings are purely indicative. Please check your final itinerary for confirmed timings.

The journey, in facts

OperatorBelmond Trains
VesselVenice Simplon-Orient-Express
Length2 days
RegionEUROPE
CountriesFrance
DeparturesValid for Departures: 09 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2027

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Paris
Day 2Budapest

Every departure

This journey runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures: 09 Sep 2026 - 22 Oct 2027. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFER We'll collect you from your Paris accommodation and transfer you to the train station for check-in and departure
  • LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATION One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train
  • A SUMPTUOUS FOUR-COURSE DINNER Feast on our seasonal table d'hôte menu, which includes biscuits, cheeseboard and chutney, as well as coffee and petit fours
  • SOMMELIER WINES All table d'hôte meals include our sommelier's selection of wines when served in the restaurant cars
  • A DELICIOUS THREE-COURSE LUNCH A sumptuous three-course lunch as the world passes by your window
  • FRENCH BREAKFAST Served in your cabin for ultimate comfort
  • DEDICATED STEWARD SERVICE To attend to your every request as you unwind in style

Current offers

  • Waived Solo Supplement on The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express — through 2026-12-27 · Guests travelling on their own are invited to experience the timeless elegance of a Historic Twin in July and August 2026 - now with no single supplement fee. Details Call our reservations team and quote 'VSTWSOLE' to book this offer. Terms & Conditions: Valid for all one-night journeys in July and August 2026. Book by 30 June. Cabin availability for this offer is limited per departure.
  • Extend your adventure in London with the Britannic Explorer and The Cadogan — through 2026-12-31 · Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a complimentary stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel. Enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during your stay at The Cadogan. Valid for all new Britannic Explorer bookings in 2026.
  • Combine Belmond's The Cadogan & The Britannic Explorer — through 2026-12-31 · Includes: One journey on the Britannic Explorer One night at The Cadogan hotel Transfer between the hotel and the station for departure or vice versa Dinner with wine for two at The Cadogan How to book: Call the Britannic Explorer reservations team and quote 'BEXCAD' Terms and conditions:Valid for all Britannic Explorer journeys Combine your Britannic Explorer train journey with a stay at Belmond's celebrated London hotel and enjoy a complimentary private transfer between the hotel and station for departure, or vice versa. Additionally, savour a complimentary dinner with wine for two during…

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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