Paris to Budapest
An afternoon departure from Paris, a night of fine dining and piano, then Alpine peaks and Hungarian countryside on the way to Budapest.
- ParisDay 1
- BudapestDay 2
Overview
Board in Paris in the afternoon for dinner in a restored dining car and an evening around the baby grand in the Bar Car. The next day brings breakfast in your cabin, Alpine peaks and lakes over lunch, and pastries as the Hungarian plains lead you into Budapest in the evening.
- Afternoon boarding in Paris
- Dinner prepared on board with the freshest ingredients
- Baby grand piano in Bar Car 3674
- French breakfast in your cabin
- Alpine peaks and lakes over a three-course lunch
- Evening arrival in Budapest
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Board in Paris and settle into your private cabin. Make your way to a restored dining car for a dinner prepared by the onboard chefs from the freshest ingredients. Afterwards, mingle in Bar Car 3674 as the pianist plays the baby grand, then return to find your cabin made up as a cosy bedroom.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2Alps → Budapest
Your steward serves a French breakfast in your cabin as the scenery unfolds. Alpine peaks, meadows and clear lakes accompany a leisurely three-course lunch, and the boutique is open in the afternoon. Pastries, tea and coffee are served as the Hungarian countryside glides by before arrival in Budapest.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Afternoon pastries
- 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 Budapest?
You leave Paris in the afternoon and reach Budapest in the evening of the following day. The second day is spent almost entirely on board, with breakfast, lunch and afternoon pastries.
What scenery will I see?
After the night crossing, the second day brings Alpine peaks, rolling meadows and clear lakes, then the Hungarian countryside before Budapest. Pastries, tea and coffee are served as the Hungarian countryside glides by.
What is the evening like on board?
Dinner is served in a restored dining car, after which guests gather in Bar Car 3674 while the pianist plays the baby grand. When you return, your cabin will have been made up as a cosy bedroom.
Which meals are included?
A four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, a French breakfast in your cabin, a three-course lunch and afternoon pastries. Dinner is prepared on board by skilled chefs using the freshest ingredients.
Is a transfer included?
A complimentary transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train is included. In Budapest you arrive in the evening, ready to explore the city.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Budapest?
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.
