Paris to Vienna via Prague
An afternoon departure from Paris, dinner and the baby grand in the Bar Car, then pastries and an Alpine brunch before Vienna.
- ParisDay 1
- ViennaDay 2
Overview
Board in Paris in the afternoon and watch the scenery from your cabin before dressing for dinner in a dining car. The resident pianist plays the baby grand in the Bar Car afterwards; next morning brings pastries in your cabin and a leisurely brunch among Alpine scenery before Vienna around lunchtime.
- Afternoon boarding in Paris
- An afternoon of scenery from your cabin
- Dinner in a vintage dining car
- Baby grand piano in Bar Car 3674
- Pastries, juice and coffee in your cabin
- Brunch with Alpine views before Vienna
Day by day
Day 1Paris → overnight on boardOn board
Board the vintage carriages in Paris and spend the afternoon watching the scenery from your private cabin. Later, dress for dinner in one of the dining cars. Linger afterwards in Bar Car 3674, where the resident pianist plays the baby grand, before you retire for the night.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2Alps → Vienna
Your steward brings pastries, fresh juice and coffee to start the day. Alpine peaks, meadows and clear lakes slide 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
How is this different from the Paris to Vienna via Budapest departure?
Both run overnight from Paris to Vienna with the same dining and cabins. This one is the Prague-routed departure, leaving Paris earlier in the afternoon and reaching Vienna around lunchtime.
When do I arrive in Vienna?
You board in Paris in the afternoon and arrive in Vienna in the early afternoon of the next day. The first afternoon is a relaxed one, watching the scenery from your cabin.
Is lunch served on the second day?
The second day brings a breakfast tray in your cabin and then a leisurely brunch, rather than a separate lunch. The brunch comes with views of Alpine peaks, meadows and clear lakes.
What is the evening like?
Dinner in a vintage dining car, followed by drinks in Bar Car 3674 while the resident pianist plays the baby grand. Then you retire to your cabin for the night.
Is a transfer included?
A complimentary transfer from your Paris accommodation to the train is included. In Vienna you arrive in time for an afternoon in the city.
How do I check dates and fares for Paris to Vienna via Prague?
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.
