Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Fares: 2026 and 2027

The table below shows one-way fares for all routes currently available on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Prices are per person based on two sharing. Fares vary by route, season and availability — as a general rule, booking earlier gives access to lower fares. The most popular route, Paris to Venice, starts from £3,885 per person in a Historic Twin Cabin. The Paris to Istanbul journey, which includes five nights of hotel accommodation, starts from £18,050 per person.

✦ Last Updated: 27th May 2026
One-way fares per person, based on twin share. 2026 prices in Pounds Sterling, 2027 prices in Euros.
Route Historic Twin Cabin Suite Grand Suite
2026 from 2027 from 2026 from 2027 from 2026 from 2027 from
Amsterdam to Venice £4,275€4,870 £10,625€11,020 £13,530€14,780
Amsterdam to Verona £4,275€4,870 £10,625€11,020 £13,530€14,780
Brussels to Venice £4,275€4,870 £10,625€11,020 £13,530€14,780
Budapest to Paris £4,275€5,370 £9,660€13,400 £13,530€17,110
Florence to Paris - €4,510 -€10,500 -€14,780
Istanbul to Paris (5 nights inc. hotels) £17,500€21,560 £38,000€45,410 £58,000€75,270
Paris to Budapest £4,275— £10,625— £13,530—
Paris to Istanbul (5 nights inc. hotels) £18,050€21,560 £39,150€45,410 £63,000€73,080
Paris to Florence £4,275— £9,660— £13,530—
Paris to Portofino (3 nights) £9,550 €14,350 £17,400 €24,400 £23,700 €32,850
Paris to Prague £4,275€4,870 £9,660€11,020 £13,530€14,070
Paris to Verona £4,275€4,510 £8,785 €10,500 £13,530€14,070
Paris to Venice £4,275€4,510 £9,660 €10,500 £13,530€14,070
Paris to Vienna £3,885€4,870 £8,785€11,020 £13,530€14,070
Prague to Paris £4,275— £8,785— £12,300—
Venice to Brussels £4,275— £10,625— £13,530—
Venice to Paris £3,885€4,510 £8,785€10,500 £12,300€14,070
Verona to Paris £4,275€4,510 £9,660€10,500 £13,530€14,070
Vienna to Paris £4,275 €5,370 £9,660 €13,400 £13,530 €17,110

Prices are per person based on two sharing. Actual prices vary by season and availability. A single supplement applies for solo occupancy of a twin cabin. If a route is not shown, please call us as we may be able to obtain a fare.

What Is Included in the Fare

  • Cabin accommodation on board throughout
  • Breakfast served in your cabin each morning
  • Table d'hote lunch in the restaurant cars
  • Table d'hote dinner in the restaurant cars
  • Afternoon tea served in your cabin
  • Personal cabin steward service throughout
  • Bathrobes and slippers in all cabin types
  • Temple Spa luxury amenities

Cabin Types and Prices

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express offers three distinct categories of accommodation, each occupying one of the original 1920s and 1930s carriages. All have been individually designed and are different from one another, which is part of what makes the train so extraordinary. No two cabins are the same.

Historic Twin Cabin

from £3,885 per person

A comfortable lounge by day, converting to upper and lower berths at night. Washbasin in the room, shared WC at the end of the carriage. Bathrobes, slippers and Temple Spa amenities included. The most authentic and intimate way to travel on the VSOE.

Suite

from £8,785 per person

All the grandeur of the train's established cabins with the addition of a private en suite bathroom with toilet, shower and washbasin. Choice of double or twin beds. A new daytime configuration for maximum comfort.

Grand Suite

from £12,300 per person

The ultimate experience on the world's most famous train. A double or twin bedroom, a generous living area with space for private dining, and a private en suite bathroom. Six Grand Suites available, introduced from 2018.

For complete details of all cabin types including photographs and specifications, see our accommodation page. For the extraordinary new L'Observatoire carriage with its panoramic observation lounge, see the L'Observatoire Suite page.

The Key Routes

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates on more than twenty routes across Europe from March to December each year. The most popular journeys are described below. See our timetables page for all departure dates.

Paris to Venice

The classic route. The train departs Paris in the late afternoon and arrives in Venice the following morning, crossing the Alps overnight through Switzerland and northern Italy. Approximately 17 hours.

from £4,275 pp (Historic Twin)

Venice to Paris

The return journey, departing Venice in the morning and arriving in Paris the following morning. The same spectacular Alpine crossing seen from the other direction, with dinner as the train crosses Switzerland.

from £3,885 pp (Historic Twin)

Paris to Istanbul

The original 1883 route, recreated twice a year. Six days from Paris through Verona, Venice, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia and on to Istanbul, with hotel nights en route. One of the great travel experiences in the world.

from £18,050 pp (inc. 5 nights hotels)

Paris to Budapest

A longer journey taking the train through Innsbruck and Vienna before arriving in Budapest. An excellent way to combine the Orient Express experience with a visit to one of Europe's most dramatic capital cities.

from £4,275 pp (Historic Twin)

Paris to Prague

A journey through France and into central Europe, arriving in the beautifully preserved medieval capital of the Czech Republic. Prague is one of the most architecturally remarkable cities in Europe.

from £4,275 pp (Historic Twin)

Paris to Vienna

The city of Mozart, Klimt and the Ringstrasse reached overnight from Paris. Vienna is one of the great imperial capitals of Europe and an excellent combination with a VSOE journey.

from £3,885 pp (Historic Twin)

How to Book

Call Luxury Trains on 0333 405 0192 and our experienced team will help you choose the right route, the right cabin type and the right date for your journey. We have access to full availability on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and can advise on which departures have best availability at any given time.

We can also arrange complete holiday packages incorporating the VSOE together with flights, luxury hotel accommodation and private transfers in Paris, Venice, Vienna, Prague or Budapest. Please note that we do not arrange packages to Istanbul, but we are happy to book the train itself and advise on hotels independently.

As a general rule, fares are lower when booked earlier and rise as availability decreases. The Paris to Istanbul journey in particular sells out many months in advance and should always be booked as early as possible.

Why Book with Luxury Trains

Frequently Asked Questions

Fares start from £3,885 per person for a Historic Twin Cabin on the Paris to Venice or Venice to Paris route in 2026. Suite fares start from £8,785 per person and Grand Suite fares from £12,300 per person. All fares include all meals on board. The most expensive single-journey option is the Grand Suite on the Paris to Istanbul route, which starts from £63,000 per person including five nights of hotel accommodation. Fares vary by route, date and availability.
All fares include cabin accommodation on board, breakfast served in your cabin by your steward, table d'hote lunch and dinner in the restaurant cars, afternoon tea, and the services of a personal cabin steward throughout the journey. Bathrobes, slippers and Temple Spa amenities are provided in all cabin types.
Four main factors influence the price: the route (longer routes and more popular cities cost more), the date (peak season departures in summer and autumn are more expensive), the cabin type (Historic Twin, Suite or Grand Suite), and availability (like airline pricing, fares rise as seats are booked). Booking early almost always gives access to the lowest available fare.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departs from Paris. The iconic dark blue continental carriages wait at the Gare de l'Est. If you are travelling from the UK, the most straightforward approach is to take Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris and join the VSOE there. We can arrange the Eurostar connection as part of your overall booking.
Suites and Grand Suites have private en suite bathrooms with toilet, shower and washbasin. Historic Twin Cabins have a washbasin inside the room but share toilets at the end of each carriage. There are no laundry facilities on board.
For dinner, the minimum requirement for gentlemen is a lounge suit and tie. Many guests choose black tie, which is actively encouraged. Ladies should wear smart evening attire. Daytime dress is smart casual throughout. Jeans, shorts, T-shirts and trainers are not acceptable on board at any time.
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express operates from mid-March to December each year. See our timetables page for all departure dates in 2026 and 2027.
Children can be accommodated on board. There are no dedicated children's facilities and the atmosphere is primarily designed for adult guests. The train manager has discretion over whether children may accompany parents in the bar and restaurant cars.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

About the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is composed of original 1920s and 1930s Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits carriages, each painstakingly restored to its original elegance. The Art Deco interiors include marquetry panels, Lalique glass and bespoke silverware that have been repaired and restored using period techniques. Each carriage is individually decorated and no two cabins are the same.

From the moment you board at the Gare de l'Est in Paris, a personal steward attends to your cabin and your every need. Breakfast and afternoon tea come to your compartment. Lunch and dinner are served in one of the three restaurant cars by Italian waiters. The Bar Car, the social heart of the train, is famous for its cocktails and the atmosphere that has drawn royalty, celebrities and writers to it since the 1920s. In the evening, dressing for dinner is very much part of the experience, and the combination of exceptional food, extraordinary surroundings and the company of fellow travellers from around the world makes for an evening that is very difficult to forget.

The train operates from mid-March to December. Fares include all meals. The carriages are original and some limitations of the 1920s design remain, most notably that the Historic Twin Cabins share facilities rather than having private bathrooms. This is part of the authentic character of the train and adds to rather than detracts from the experience for most guests.

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