Best Train Trips In The World For Couples Who Love to be On-the-Go!

Now this might not really be on your bucket list, but it is something we highly recommend, especially if you are someone who loves to travel or taking romantic trips with your better half. Here are some adventurous and super luxurious train journies from around the world which are to be experienced to believe them! We have compiled a list of some of the best train trips in the world for couples who love to be on-the-go! 

Psst, it has an Indian one in there too!

Seven Stars in Kyushu, Japan 

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This awesome Japanese locomotive train trip is one of the most luxurious train trips you will ever take! Complete with beds, bathroom sinks, woodwork and porcelain dinner plates that have been handmade by Japanese artisans, the Seven Stars in Kyushu Japan is the epitome of luxury in train travel! Their 4-day, 3 night trips take you around the island of Kyushu and stop at some of the amazing shrines, onsens and porcelain studios in the Kyushu region. 

Belmond Andean Explorer, South America 

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If weaving through the Peruvian Andes at 14,000 feet is enough to set your heart aflutter, then book your couple tickets for the Belmond Andean Explorer train trip in South America! The one and two night journeys on this train will take you between Arequipa and Cusco. Each of their thirty-five train cabins have been outfitted with alpaca wool blankets and handwoven fabrics to give you an uber luxe and authentic train experience. Don’t forget to indulge in some lip-smackingly delicious food and bubbly champagne while touring the Andes on this train trip! 

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Europe

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If you have always dreamt of traveling on the Orient Express, then book your couple tickets for this train journey ASAP! The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is one of  the most famous and well-known luxury train trips in the world. The train’s impeccable onboard service can give even the best hotels in the world a run for their money! By day you can drink in the beauty of the French countryside and the Swiss Mountains, and by night you can deck up in formal clothes to enjoy some champagne and delicious food at their Champagne Bar. 

Belmond Hiram Bingham, South America 

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Fancy visiting one of the seven wonders of the world with your husband? If yes, then the best way to explore Machu Picchu in South America is through the Belmond Hiram Bingham train trip! The round-trip train journey connects Poroy to the Lost City and Sacred Valley of Machu Picchu. With its gleaming polished wood, brass surfaces, lavish meals and stunning accommodations, this is one train trip that you and your husband will never forget! 

The Ghan, Australia 

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The Ghan runs through the very heart of Australia! The three-day all-inclusive journey aboard the train takes you from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north. Be it the Macdonnell Ranges, the Simpsons Gap or the opal town of Coober Pedy, you will witness different and diverse landscapes throughout this train journey! 

Eastern and Oriental Express, Belmond Train, Southeast Asia   

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Interested in exploring Singapore and Bangkok with your husband? If yes, then check out the Easten and Oriental Express. Inspired from the glamorous era of the 1920s, this train trip is bound to take you back in time!  

Rovos Rail, Africa

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Africa is a great place for some romance mixed with adventure, and the best way to explore Africa is through their thirty-years old Rovos Rail train trip. You can opt for their classic three-night Cape Town trip or go for the newer ‘Trail of Two Oceans’ trip which takes about fifteen days. During this train journey you will explore places such as Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Lobito, Angola. The best part of the journey? Its ultra luxe grand compartments that have full size, freestanding clawfoot tubs.  

Al Andalus, Spain

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Planning a Spanish honeymoon with your husband? Then go for the Al Andalus train trip that is often referred to as the Spanish Palace on Wheels. This five-star luxury sleeper train is an elegant and truly awesome way to explore some of the most famous attractions in Spanish cities such as Granada and Seville. 

British Pullman, A Belmond Train, England

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Indulge in a taste of British Royalty as you board the British Pullman that takes you through the gorgeous British countryside and famous cities such as Cambridge, York and Canterbury. Dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, the restored carriages have Art Deco touches, polished interiors and classically prepared multi-course meals. Fun fact: This is the same tram line that has served British Royalty and government officials.  

Golden Eagle Danube Express, Europe

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Golden Eagle has been in the luxury train industry for more than thirty years and their newest ‘Castles of Transylvania’ route will be perfect for you and your husband! As you travel from Istanbul to Budapest, you will get the best of both worlds-a combination of some of the best cities in Europe and the most dramatic natural landscapes that you will ever experience in your life! 

Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, England

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The best way to plan a Scottish honeymoon is by booking your couple tickets for the Royal Scotsman train journey. Starting from Edinburgh and with only 40 guests onboard, this train journey lets you explore the Scottish Highlands in all their glory! The train also has a dedicated spa carriage, where the specialists are trained to synchronize their motions with the natural lilts and tilts of the train-a relaxing massage onboard a super luxurious train? Count us in! 

The Maharaja’s Express, India

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Surprised right? Yup, India also has a super luxurious train journey that can match the luxury provided by some of the best hotels in India! As you step aboard the Maharaja’s Express, you will be greeted with marigold garlands and a sprinkling of rose petals, before being whisked away by your private butler to your train compartment. The junior suites aboard the train are super luxurious and spacious; they have full-sized closets, comfortable beds, private bathrooms and even satellite TV. 

If you are looking for a unique experience for your honeymoon, then book yourself on one of these awesome train trips from around the world today! 

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