8 Beautiful Train Journeys You’ll Never Forget (3 of 5)

4. The Orient Express

Singapore to Bangkok, Malaysia & Thailand

The Orient Express takes you along a three-day journey from Singapore to Bangkok. You won’t have to settle for a bag of peanuts and bottled water on this 5-star luxury train! You’ll experience exquisite dining, live piano music, and even afternoon tea! You’ll get to see rice fields, a thick green jungle, quaint villages and roaring rivers all from the comforts of your train compartment. Do be aware that you are expected to wear your finest formalwear during the trip (at dinner time many men dress in tuxedos and women put on their elegant cocktail dresses), so you’ll want to leave those sandals at home.

5. The Indian Pacific

Sydney to Perth, Australia

Don’t be confused by the name. This train route has nothing to do with India. Rather, it’s the epic four day, 2,700 mile adventure that starts in Sydney, ends in Perth, and in between offers the kind of beauty that only the Australian Outback can provide. Among the highlights are the Blue Mountains, Broken Hill (the oldest mining town in the country popularly dubbed “Silver City”), and the ghost town of Cook. You can also sample some of the best culinary delights that Adelaide has to offer. The train is extremely luxurious, featuring comfortable chairs, air conditioning, a double bed, and a private bathroom.