Vienna to Paris via Budapest
Leave the musical city in the afternoon for pastries, a four-course dinner by French chefs and piano in the Bar Car, arriving in Paris next morning.
- ViennaDay 1
- ParisDay 2
Overview
Board in Vienna in the afternoon and watch the views from your cabin as your steward serves pastries. Dinner is four courses prepared by French chefs, the pianist holds court in Bar Car 3674 afterwards, and breakfast arrives at a time to suit before the train reaches Paris in the morning.
- Afternoon boarding in Vienna
- Pastries served in your cabin
- Four-course dinner by the train's French chefs
- Resident pianist in Bar Car 3674
- Continental breakfast at a time to suit
- Morning arrival in Paris
Day by day
Day 1Vienna → overnight on boardOn board
Board at Vienna station and settle into your cabin, taking in the views as your steward serves indulgent pastries. Later, sit down to a four-course dinner prepared by the train's French chefs. Linger in Bar Car 3674 with the resident pianist before retiring to your cabin, now a cosy bedroom.
Meals: Afternoon pastries · Dinner
Day 2Paris
Your steward brings a continental breakfast at a time that suits you as the train heads west. Browse the boutique for gifts and mementos before stepping off in Paris.
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
Join the waitlist
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 Vienna?
It leaves Vienna in the afternoon and arrives in Paris the following morning. Pastries are served in your cabin soon after boarding.
What is served on board?
Pastries in your cabin on boarding, a four-course dinner with sommelier-selected wines, and a continental breakfast before arrival. Breakfast is brought to your cabin at a time that suits you.
Who cooks on board?
Dinner is prepared on board by the train's expert French chefs. Dishes are made with the best regional ingredients.
Is there entertainment in the evening?
Yes. After dinner, Bar Car 3674 has a resident pianist and is the social heart of the train.
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 in Vienna. Once aboard, your steward looks after you until Paris.
How do I check dates and fares for Vienna 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.
