The world's most breathtaking train journeys

The world's most breathtaking train journeys - Do you know the best way to travel through the most beautiful natural sights in the world? By train! There are several famous railways which take you through incredible landscapes. From the Orient Express to the Glacier Express, check out the trains which will help you discover some of the world's most breathtaking places.

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Rocky Mountaineer, Canada - The Rocky Mountaineer is a reknowned railway company which offers several package holidays through British Columbia, Alberta and the American state of Washington.

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Rocky Mountaineer, Canada - One of their best packages is a fantastic two day trip from Banff to Vancouver, during which you can marvel at the incredible landscapes of the Canadian Rockies.

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The Royal Scotsman, Scotland - The Royal Scotsman is a luxury train which offers elegance and comfort to passengers exploring the highlands of Scotland.

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The Royal Scotsman, Scotland - The train takes just 36 passengers and offers routes with thematic days which include whisky tastings, golf, visits to country mansions and even the opportunity to wear a kilt for the whole trip.

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The Royal Maharajas Express‎, India - The Royal Maharajas Express is a luxury tourist train which belongs to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. It has five main routes which cover 12 destinations across Northeast and Central India.

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The Royal Maharajas Express‎, India - The journey from Delhi to Bombay lasts about a week and offers the incredible chance to discover several corners of India.

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, US - This magical steam train travels through the mountains between Durango and Silverton for almost one km.

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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, US - On this rail journey you can see some of the most spectacular views of Colorado.

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Grand Canyon Railway, US - The Grand Canyon Railway is a rail network which operates in Arizona, the Grand Canyon National Park, Williams and South Rim.

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Grand Canyon Railway, US - The journey passes through magnificent landscapes which can be enjoyed from the vintage style train carriages.

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TranzAlpine, New Zealand - The TranzAlpine is widely considered to be one of the best train journeys in the world for seeing spectacular scenery.

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TranzAlpine, New Zealand - From Christchurch to Greymouth, the train tracks cross South Island in four and a half hours through some of the most wonderful mountain scenery.

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The Ghan, Australia - 'Ghan' is an abbreviation of the train's previous name, the ‘Afghan Express’, which paid tribute to the Afghans who arrived in Australia on camel-back at the end of the 19th century.

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The Ghan, Australia - This train travels from Adelaide to Darwin on a three-day-journey which allows passengers to discover the desert of central Australia.

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Orient Express - The Orient Express is one of the best known train journeys in the world. In 2009 all routes were stopped in order to modernize the trains used. But the story doesn't end there...

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Orient Express - The Belmont hotel chain bought the routes and trains are in operation again, running along some of the old journeys, such as from Paris to Istanbul.

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California Zephyr, US - The Zephyr runs over almost 4,000 kilometers, and is Amtrak's second longest route.

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California Zephyr, US - This is one of the best routes for discovering the central western region of the US, and it passes through Chicago, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and Nevada, among other places.

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Denali Star, US - This seasonal train is only operational between May and September. The semi-luxury line is run by Alaska Railroad.

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Denali Star, US - The Denali Star is famous for its breathtaking scenery and the view it gives passengers of the Denali National Park. The unique journey takes you between Anchorage and Fairbanks in Alaska.

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Talyllyn Railway, Wales - The Talyllyn Railway was the first straight railway in Great-Britain to transport passengers by steam train.

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Talyllyn Railway, Wales - It currently runs a route of about 11 km from Tywyn to Natn Gwernol, near Abergynolwn. It is the shortest and slowest train journey featured on the list, but offers spectacular natural views.

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Belmond Hiram Bingham, Peru - The Belmond Hiram Bingham is a luxury train which travels through the valley of the river Urubamba.

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Belmond Hiram Bingham, Peru - The railway links two of the most famous destinations in Peru, Cuzco and Machu Picchu. The journey takes a whole day.

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Belmond Hiram Bingham, Peru - Comfort is no problem if you catch a ride on this train!

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Napa Valley Wine Train, US - This train travels from Napa to St. Helena in California.

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Napa Valley Wine Train, US - Aside from the serene landscapes and spectacular views, the journey is also famous for the regional wines you can try while on board.

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Glacier Express, Switzerland - This tourist train operates between St.Moritz and Zermatt. It is considered the slowest train in the world for its journey which lasts eight hours. (CC BY 2.0: Flickr)

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Glacier Express, Switzerland - Taking a trip on the Glacier Express affords passengers devastatingly beautiful views of the Swiss Alps. (CC BY 2.0: Flickr)

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India - Also known as the DHR, this train became a UNESCO site in 1999.

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India - The train takes eight hours to travel from New Jalpaiguri up to Darjeeling, where you can marvel at the snow-topped Himalayas.

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El Chepe, Mexico - El Chepe takes passengers through the mountainous interior of Mexico to the Pacific coast.

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El Chepe, Mexico - Along the way you'll find extensive plains, waterfalls, and gorges. It's a once in a lifetime trip!

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Golden Eagle, Tran-Siberian Express - The Golden Eagle is the longest railway journey in the world. It covers about 9,600 km from Moscow to Vladivostok. (CC BY 2.0: Flickr)

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Golden Eagle, Tran-Siberian Express - It is the most expensive train in Russia, with an estimated price of 170 dollars per ticket. You'll travel in luxury through eight different time zones over two continents!

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The Flåm Railway, Norway - This train journey has already been named one of the most beautiful in the world.

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The Flåm Railway, Norway - It is the third most visited attraction in Norway. The journey takes you through beautiful scenery in the west of the country.

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Golden Chariot, India - The Golden Chariot is a prize-winning luxury Indian train which links several touristic points of interest between Bangalore and Goa.

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Golden Chariot, India - The train has space for 88 passengers and has two restaurants on board.

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Eastern & Oriental Express, Southeast Asia - Traveling on this express service gives you the chance to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Laos.

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Eastern & Oriental Express, Southeast Asia - The railway passes through some of the world's most exotic landscapes and has super luxurious cabins for passengers to enjoy. The price? Over 2,000 dollars per person.

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