Paris to Venice
The classic overnight run from the City of Light to the City of Water, with Swiss mountain views over breakfast and a gentle glide across the lagoon.
- ParisDay 1
- VeniceDay 2
Overview
Board in Paris in the late afternoon, dress for dinner in the restored dining cars and spend the evening in the piano bar. Wake to the mountains and lakes of Switzerland, linger over lunch, and arrive in Venice across the lagoon late the following afternoon.
- Board in Paris in the late afternoon
- Four-course dinner in the restored dining cars
- Cocktails and live piano in Bar Car 3674
- French breakfast in your cabin with Swiss Alpine views
- Three-course lunch and an afternoon French goûter
- Arrival across the Venetian Lagoon into Santa Lucia station
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Step aboard in Paris and settle into your private cabin, all marquetry, rich fabrics and soft lamplight. Change for dinner in one of the elegant dining cars, where seasonal dishes are paired with fine wines. Afterwards, Bar Car 3674 hums with cocktails, conversation and the resident pianist.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2Switzerland → Venice
Your steward brings a French breakfast to the cabin as Switzerland's high peaks and glacial lakes slide past. Drop into the Bar Car or browse the boutique, then enjoy a leisurely three-course lunch. A French goûter is served as Venice draws near, and the train crosses the lagoon into Santa Lucia station.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Afternoon goûter
- Night 1On board
The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.
Historic Cabin
- Banquette seating by day, upper and lower berths by night
- Washbasin cabinet and curated amenities
- Shared restrooms at the end of each sleeping car
- Original carriages, each with its own story
Suite
- Private marble en-suite bathroom with mosaic floor
- Bed converts to a lounge by day
- Themed on forests, mountains, countryside and lakes
- Art Deco-inspired fabrics and marquetry
Grand Suite
- Separate living area and sleeping area
- Marbled en-suite bathroom and luxury bathrobes
- Free-flowing champagne
- Named after cities such as Venice, Vienna, Prague and Istanbul
L'Observatoire
- Conceived with the artist JR
- Library-tearoom, lounge and bedroom
- Personalised service, from breakfast in bed to vinyl evenings
- Private transfers on some packages
Historic Cabins share restrooms at the end of each carriage; Suites, Grand Suites and L'Observatoire have private bathrooms.
- One night aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express in your chosen cabin
- Four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, a three-course lunch and a French breakfast
- Dedicated personal steward service around the clock
- Complimentary transfers from your Paris accommodation to the train and from the station to your Venice accommodation
- Deposit
- 15% of the total at booking
- Final payment
- 61 days before departure
Dates and prices
Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.
Suite - Twin
Suite - Double
Grand Suite
Historic Cabin
L'Observatoire
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Questions about this journey
How long is the Paris to Venice journey?
It is a one-night journey. You board in Paris in the late afternoon and arrive in Venice late the following afternoon, so you have a full evening and most of the next day on board.
Which meals are served on board?
Dinner is a four-course affair with sommelier-selected wines. The next morning a French breakfast is served in your cabin, followed by a three-course lunch and a French goûter before arrival.
What scenery will I see?
After a night crossing France, breakfast comes with views of Switzerland's soaring mountains and glacial lakes. The finale is the train's crossing of the Venetian Lagoon into Santa Lucia station.
Are transfers included?
Yes. Complimentary transfers are included from your Paris accommodation to the train, and from the station to your accommodation in Venice.
Where do I arrive in Venice?
The train arrives at Venice Santa Lucia station on the Grand Canal, after crossing the lagoon. From there a transfer takes you to your Venice accommodation.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Venice?
Fares vary with the cabin category you choose, from a Historic Cabin to a Grand Suite. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.



