Paris to Vienna via Budapest
An early-evening start from Paris, dinner in a hand-restored restaurant car, and a lazy brunch among Alpine scenery before Vienna.
- ParisDay 1
- ViennaDay 2
Overview
Board in Paris with a glass of champagne and sit down to a four-course dinner prepared on board. The pianist plays on in the Bar Car, and next morning a tray of pastries, juice and coffee arrives at your cabin before a leisurely brunch among Alpine peaks and lakes on the way to Vienna.
- Champagne on boarding in Paris
- Four-course dinner in a hand-restored restaurant car
- Cocktails with the resident pianist
- Pastries, fresh juice and coffee in your cabin
- Leisurely brunch with Alpine views
- Afternoon arrival in Vienna
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Board in Paris and settle into your private cabin with a glass of champagne. A four-course dinner, prepared on board, is served in one of the vintage restaurant cars. Later, enjoy a cocktail in the Bar Car as the pianist plays into the night, then retire to your cabin, now a cosy boudoir.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2Alps → Vienna
Your steward brings a tray of pastries, fresh juice and coffee to start the day. Alpine peaks, meadows and clear lakes pass by as you enjoy a leisurely brunch, and there is time to browse the boutique before arriving in Vienna.
Meals: Breakfast · Brunch
- 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 transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train
- 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.
Historic Cabin
Suite - Double
Suite - Twin
Grand Suite
L'Observatoire
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Questions about this journey
When do I arrive in Vienna?
You board in Paris in the early evening and reach Vienna in the afternoon of the next day. The evening is spent over a four-course dinner and in the Bar Car.
Is lunch served on the second day?
On this journey the second day brings a light breakfast tray in your cabin followed by a leisurely brunch, rather than a separate lunch. The brunch is served as Alpine peaks and lakes pass by.
What is the evening like?
After champagne in your cabin and a four-course dinner, the Bar Car stays lively with cocktails while the resident pianist plays into the night. Your cabin is made up as a cosy boudoir for the night.
What scenery will I see?
The second day is spent among Alpine peaks, meadows and crystal-clear lakes on the way to Vienna. There is also time to browse the boutique before arrival.
Is a transfer included?
A complimentary transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train is included. On boarding, a glass of champagne awaits in your cabin.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Vienna?
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.
