Here's How Much a Ticket to Europe's Legendary Orient Express Costs

No train might be more synonymous with luxury than the Orient Express. Since its start in the late 19th century, the famous sleeper train has made its cameos from films to the glamorous lives of big-wigs and blue-bloods. Centuries later, the Orient Express’ grandeur is still running on Europe’s train tracks—and visitors can book a ride, too.

In an exclusive interview with Preview, newlywed and August 2023 cover girl  Maja Salvador revealed that this was the honeymoon trip currently on their cards. “[It’s] something new for the both of us,” she said, stating that this was one of her husband Rambo Nuñez’s dream experiences.

Hoping to tick this off on your bucket list, too? Here’s what you need to know about the contemporary Orient Express.

What Is the Orient Express?

Dubbed the “king of trains” and “the train of kings,” the Orient Express, which started in 1883, is arguably one of the most famous train rides in the world. The luxury express train’s guests ranged from royalty to Hollywood actors, who have boarded its original route between Paris and Istanbul. The train also gained its status in pop culture as the setting of Agatha Christie’s best-selling novel Murder on the Orient Express, as well as in the James Bond film To Russia with Love.

These days, several owners now operate under the Orient Express name, which includes the LVMH-owned Belmond. The brand’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers several routes in European cities like London, Paris, Verona, and Venice, with 18 authentic carriages in its luxurious sleeper train.

What Are the Accommodations on the Orient Express?

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express boasts accommodations fit for a five-star hotel. With choices of single cabins, twin cabins, cabin suites, and grand suites, each room echoes the original splendor of the 1920s style with antique features and upholstery, with a more configurable space.

The spaces can be quickly converted from sleeping quarters to day cabins by stewards during breakfast time. Guests will be treated to picturesque views of the dreamy European landscapes as the journey goes on.

Grand Suites

Cabin Suites

Twin Cabins

Single Cabins

What Are the Amenities Inside the Orient Express?

Throughout the route, guests will be treated to exquisite cuisine with specially-trained chefs on board. Visitors can expect dishes like lobsters from France’s Brittany region to lambs from Mont St. Michel on the menu.

Dishes will be served on the express train’s famous carriages, such as the 3674, Cote D’Azur, and L’Oriental. Most cars were originally built in the 1920s and 1930s, and have retained original fixtures and fittings as much as possible.

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How Much Does a Ticket to the Orient Express Cost?

The price range differs depending on the area of departure, choice of rooms, and other add-ons. To base it off of Maja and Rambo with Paris as the point of departure, ticket prices of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will start at 3745 GBP per person for a twin cabin, or approximately P263,361. Prices for the full Paris-to-Istanbul five-night experience are available upon application.

1. Paris to Venice (Traveling with Pride) - One Night - Starts at 3745 GBP (approx. P263,361)

2. Paris to Venice (Luxury Train) - One Night - Starts at 4200 GBP (approx. P295,404)

3. Paris to Verona - One Night - Starts at 4500 GBP (approx. P316,496)

4. Paris to Cannes - One Night - Starts at 4500 GBP (approx. P316,496)

5. Paris to Innsbruck - One Night - Starts at 4700 GBP (approx. P330,508)

6. Paris to Vienna - One Night - Starts at 4700 GBP (approx. P330,508)

7. Paris to Prague - One Night - Starts at 4700 GBP (approx. P330,508)

8. Paris to Vienna with Return - Four Nights - Starts at 8550 GBP (approx. P601,649)

9. Paris to Budapest with Return - Four Nights - Starts at 8550 GBP (approx. P601,649)

10. Paris to Venice with Return - Four Nights - Price upon application

11. Paris to Istanbul - Five Nights - Price upon application

For more information, visit Venice Simplon-Orient-Express’s webpage.

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