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

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

Join us on board for a unforgettable adventure to Vienna, brimming with grand museums and dazzling architecture. Life on board this journey from Paris to Vienna is an indulgent affair. Dress to impress and head to one of the hand-restored 1920s restaurant cars for a sophisticated dinner. Mingle with like-minded travellers as a live pianist sets the scene in the Bar Car. And cosy up in your private cabin as the world passes you by. This is a thrilling train journey through Europe like no other. Estimated departure: Paris, 17:00 – arrival: Vienna, 15:00 December journeys, estimated departure time: 11:30 estimated arrival time: 09:30 Our train is subject to national and international railway…

The journey, in facts

OperatorBelmond Trains
VesselVenice Simplon-Orient-Express
Length2 days
RegionEUROPE
CountriesFrance
Departures1 listed · 2026-12-17 to 2026-12-17

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 2Vienna

Every departure

1 departure of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
DepartsReturnsDaysShipOffer
2026-12-172026-12-182Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressYes

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 BRUNCH A sumptuous brunch served 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…

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