In recent years, people have paid a lot of attention to climate change, and coupled with the tourism trend that focuses on health and health in the post-epidemic era, traveling slowly through trains has instantly become the most popular way of travel nowadays. In all train trips, the popularity of sleeper trains that can spend the night on the train has increased. Private railway companies operating the “European Sleeper” have emerged, attracting romantic travelers to return to the arms of train travel. Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has also launched new high-tech trains and opened up several new railway routes for travelers to choose from. Luxury train travel has also joined the ranks of sleeper trains, with the new version of the Asian Orient Express returning to the world by the end of the year and running again in the scenic countryside of Southeast Asia. The following are six of the world's latest sleeper train railway routes. We hope to help you choose the most suitable railway journey among many train trips.
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1. European Sleeper train: Brussels, Belgium to Prague, Czech Republic
Last May, the Good Night Train of European sleeper trains finally set off with great anticipation, set off from Brussels, traveled along the way through cities such as Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam, and finally arrived in Berlin, Germany. Compared with the Austrian Nightjet, which has the same route, the service and experience of the Good Nightjet train provides a cheaper and simpler option for passengers. In addition, the Good Night train is also specially selected to travel on Mondays and Fridays, which are staggered from the Tuesday, Thursdays and Saturdays of the Night Train. As a private railway raised funds and initiated by Belgian and Dutch groups, European sleeper trains will also extend the railway route to Prague, the Czech capital by the end of March this year. The route is expected to depart from Brussels South Station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:20 pm and arrives in Prague before 11 am the next day, allowing passengers to enjoy a leisurely lunch after arriving at the destination, stroll through the streets of Prague, and stay at the hotel elegantly. The operation company is currently planning to install a dining car on the train, but until then, the European sleeper trains' diet was limited to light food options such as beverages, sandwiches, potato chips and instant noodles provided by the ride-hailing staff. However, the sleeper car fare comes with a beautiful breakfast box, which includes classic Belgian pork liver sauce, small biscuits, yogle and juice. Passengers with special dietary needs are advised to prepare their own personal meals before getting on the bus before leaving for Prague.
The European sleeper trains have a one-way seat price starting from 59 euros (about NT$1,990), sofa beds are priced at 89 euros (about NT$3,005), and private rooms are 169 euros (about NT$5,705). For more information on ticket booking and rides, please refer toEuropean sleeper train official website。
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2. Eastern and Oriental Express: Singapore to Malaysia (round and far)
After a period of suspension of operations, International Hotel Belmond is planning to restart the classic luxury sleeper trains in Southeast Asia. “Asia Orient Express” first operated 30 years ago, traveling between Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand. Now passengers can finally embark on a new route called Wild Malaysia, set off from Singapore, crossing the Malaysian jungle northward, and completing a four-day and three-night sleeper train round-trip journey. Travelers can also get off the rainforest in Negara National Park on the way to explore the hazy streets and old town of Penang Island. There are three price points on the Asian Orient Express train. All retro cars are decorated with polished cherry wood and pink silk around them. Passengers can sit in front of the carriage windows and let huge leaves slap the wings and watch the train rumble through the green rubber gardens and palm forests. Passengers are advised to change their clothes before preparing for dinner, order a cocktail, and take a walk to the last open viewing car, bathe in the warm wind, allowing the humid air from the jungle to whizz through their faces. Finally, you can choose a seat in the two dining carriages and enjoy authentic Baba Nyonya cuisine, paired with the classic bartender “Singapore Commander” to spend a luxurious night on the sleeper train.
The “Wild Malaysia” route of Asia Orient Express is currently set to operate from March 4 to October 28, 2024, during which it will depart from Singapore at 3 pm every Monday to Malaysia and return to its origin at 10:20 am on Thursday of the same week. For more information on trips and ticket booking, please refer toAsia Orient Express Official Website。.
