Budapest to Paris
A morning departure from the Pearl of the Danube, a day of lunch, pastries and piano, and a leisurely breakfast before Paris Gare de l'Est.
- BudapestDay 1
- ParisDay 2
Overview
Leave Budapest in the morning and enjoy lunch in a restored dining car as the views unfold. Pastries arrive in your cabin, live piano fills the Bar Car before a four-course dinner, and after a quiet continental breakfast the train draws into Paris Gare de l'Est the next morning.
- Morning departure from Budapest
- Lunch in a restored dining car
- Pastries served in your cabin
- Live piano in the Bar Car
- Four-course dinner in one of three restaurant cars
- Morning arrival at Paris Gare de l'Est
Day by day
Day 1Budapest → overnight on boardOn board
Board in Budapest and enjoy a sumptuous lunch in a restored dining car as the scenery unfolds. Your steward later brings pastries to your cabin before you head to the Bar Car for live piano. After a four-course dinner, wander the carriages and retire to your cabin, now a cosy bedroom.
Meals: Lunch · Afternoon pastries · Dinner
Day 2Paris
There is no rush this morning: enjoy a leisurely continental breakfast in your cabin and reflect on the journey. The train then pulls into Paris Gare de l'Est for your onward travels.
Meals: Breakfast
- 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
- 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
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This departure is currently sold out. Leave your details and we will contact you the moment a cabin becomes available.
Questions about this journey
When does the train leave Budapest?
It is a morning departure, giving you a full day of lunch, scenery and dinner on board. You arrive in Paris the following morning.
Where does the journey end?
The train arrives at Paris Gare de l'Est. You arrive in the morning, after a leisurely continental breakfast in your cabin.
How is breakfast served?
A leisurely continental breakfast is brought to your cabin on the morning of arrival. There is no need to rush, so it is a lovely moment to reflect on the journey.
Which meals are included?
Lunch, afternoon pastries and a four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines on the first day, then breakfast the next morning. Dinner is served in one of the three restored restaurant cars.
Is a transfer included?
The operator's inclusions list a complimentary transfer from your accommodation to the train; our reservations team will confirm the arrangements for Budapest. Once aboard, your steward looks after you until Paris.
How do I check dates and fares for Budapest to Paris?
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.
