World’s Longest Train Journeys

Trains are probably the greatest inventions of all time by mankind. Whether you want to travel to some faraway land or just want to enjoy luxury on wheels, trains are always there for you. No matter how young or old you are, you always have some fond memories associated with train travel. If you are not in a jiffy and wish to travel to your destination and get a taste of each region you pass through, then train journeys especially some of the longest train journeys in the world are definitely your cup of tea.

Many trains in the world have a long journey time that not only extends to hours, but even to days and on a few occasions, even a week! Aboard these train journeys, you get to experience the different regions and climates that a train passes through, you get to live so many stories through the conversations with your co-passengers, and at times you may even get a chance to travel in the luxury as some of these trains are more opulent and magnificent than any luxurious hotel room you can find.

So, curious to know about the longest train journeys in the world? And how long they actually are? Read on to find out!

1. Trans-Siberian: Moscow to Vladivostok (Russia)

Trans-Siberian Railway
Image Credit: **Maxim Petrichuk**

We firmly believe that all Russia tour packages must include a ride aboard the Trans-Siberian route. Why? Covering over 10,000 km in a little over a week, the Trans-Siberian takes the top spot as one of the world’s longest train journeys. Connecting Moscow and Vladivostok, train travelling across the Trans-Siberian route crosses over 16 major rivers, around 500 bridges, 90 cities, 876 stations, 3 countries, 2 continents and multiple time zones! You will be blessed with the vivid landscape of Russia, China, and Mongolia while on this route and also experience the mystic view of the Ural Mountains and Lake Baikal. So, are you ready to apply for your Russia visa?

Route: Moscow – St. Petersburg – Perm – Yekaterinburg, Omsk – Novosibirsk – Krasnoyarsk – Irkutsk – Ulan De – Naushki (Russian Border) – Suhe Bator (Mongolian Border) – Ulan Bator – Dzamin Uud (Mongolian Border) – Erlian (Chinese Border) – Zabaikalsk (Russian Border) – Manzhouli (Chinese Border) – Harbin – Beijing – Khabarovsk – Vladivostok.
Distance Covered: 10,214 km
Travel Time: 7 days, 20 hours, and 25 minutes

2. The Canadian: Toronto to Vancouver (Canada)

Rocky Mountaineer train traveling through the Rocky Mountains with luxury dining on board.
Image Credit: **Ric Jacyno**

Why do you need a Canada visa? To ride one of the longest train journeys in North America – The Canadian that runs between Vancouver and Toronto. This 4,500 km journey takes a little over 3 days to complete. The trains on this transcontinental journey take you through one of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet where you can watch endless fields of prairies, the Grand Rockies and the beautiful West Coast. This train journey through the historic route is all you will need to undertake to get a glimpse of the true beauty of Canada while enjoying your Canada tour package.

Route: Toronto – Sudbury – Sioux Lookout – Winnipeg – Saskatoon – Edmonton – Kamloops – Jasper – Vancouver
Distance Covered: 4,446 km
Travel Time: 3 days, 12 hours

3. Indian Pacific: Sydney to Perth (Australia)

Indian Pacific passenger rail train that operates between Sydney, on the Pacific Ocean, and Perth, on the Indian Ocean
Image Credit: **Adwo**

The Indian Pacific train journey in Australia is not just one of the longest train journeys but also features the longest stretch of straight railway tracks in the world. Book your Australia tour package and ride the Indian Pacific to come across many beautiful landscapes that will leave you awestruck. You will pass through cities with skyscrapers, forested valleys, sandstone cliffs, Blue Mountains, the desert of Broken Hill, and arid regions of South Wales just to name a few.

Route: Sydney – Broken Hill – Adelaide – Cook – Rawlinna – Perth
Distance Covered: 4,352 km
Travel Time: 4 days, 3 nights

4. Vivek Express: Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari (India)

Vivek Express takes you from Northeast India to South India and is one of the longest train journeys in India. The train travels over 4,200 km in over 3 days between Dibrugarh and Kanyakumari. Throughout the train journey, you will enjoy ever-changing landscapes ranging from colourful villages to various waterfalls and mountains, and even the coastal region. Book your India tour package now to enjoy the regional food aboard the Vivek Express while on your journey.

Route: Dibrugarh – Dimapur – Guwahati – Kokrajhar – New Jalpaiguri – Malda Town – Asansol – Cuttack – Bhubaneswar – Visakhapatnam – Rajahmundry – Vijayawada – Salem – Coimbatore – Ernakulam – Kollam – Trivandrum – Kanyakumari
Distance Covered: 4,219 km
Travel Time: 3 days, 12 hours, 5 minutes

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5. California Zephyr: Emeryville (San Francisco) to Chicago

Running between Emeryville and Chicago, the California Zephyr is one of the longest train journeys in the USA. One of the most beautiful train rides in the USA, it covers 3,900 km over the course of 2 days. The California Zephyr crosses through Denver and the plains of Nebraska, passes through Reno and Sacramento, offers a beautiful view of the Colorado River valley, the western slope of Colorado Canyon along with the Sierra Nevada and the Rockies. You will also come across the Bonneville Salt Flats, Ruby Mountains, and Goshute Valley, Truckee River, Yuba River and Utah Desert. If you wish to take full advantage of your US visa and experience the real beauty of America then you must add it to your US tour package.

Route: Emeryville – Salt Lake City – Denver – Omaha – Chicago
Distance Covered: 3,924 km
Travel Time: 2 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes

6. Paris-Moscow Express: Paris (France) to Moscow (Russia)

You will love the Paris-Moscow Express if you are a true train fan. The Paris-Moscow Express is the longest train journey on the trans-European route and passes through Germany, Poland, and Belarus. It’s a great way to get the most use out of your Schengen visa! And the best part – you can experience the wheel-sets changing from standard European track gauge to Russian gauge at Brest! The journey offers a jaw-dropping panoramic view of Europe which you can enjoy while sipping a hot coffee in the restaurant car of the train and make your Europe tour package memorable forever.

**Dinning car in Paris-Moscow Express**
**Image Credit:** **Seat61**

Route: Paris – Berlin – Warsaw – Brest – Minsk – Moscow
Distance Covered: 3,483 km
Travel Time: 1 day, 14 hours, 47 minutes

7. The Ghan: Darwin to Adelaide (Australia)

Specifically catering the tourists in Australia, the Ghan is a passenger train operating between the northern and southern coasts of Australia. The Ghan runs between Darwin and Adelaide and is one of the longest train journeys in Australia covering around 2,979 km in just over 2 days. You will be exposed to the spectacular beauty of the remote parts and the unique environment of Australia on your journey. And the best part is that you get served a regionally-inspired menu along with fine wines of Australia. It’s a fair enough reason to get an Australia visa, don’t you think?

Accommodation inside the train
Image Credit: **Media Journey Beyond**

Route: Adelaide – Manguri – Marla – Alice Springs – Katherine – Darwin
Distance Covered: 2,979 km
Travel Time: 2 days, 6 hours

8. Eastern and Oriental Express: Bangkok (Thailand) to Singapore

**Dinning inside the train**
**Image Credit:** **Belmond**

Planning a holiday in Thailand and want to extend it all the way to Singapore? Then keep your Thailand and Singapore visa ready as the Eastern and Oriental Express is perfect for you! This, one of the most luxurious and the longest train journeys in Asia lets you enjoy your Thailand tour package and your Singapore tour package back to back non-stop! The train travels between Bangkok and Singapore covering over 2,000 km in 3 days. The train boasts of being extravagantly luxurious with richly decorated accommodations. It takes you through various ancient wonders, big cities, tropical forests and serene villages throughout its route.

Woman enjoying view from the train
Image Credit: Belmond

Route: Bangkok – Kanchanaburi – Kuala Kangsar – Singapore
Distance Covered: 2,019 km
Travel Time: 2 days, 16 hours, 40 minutes

9. Blue Train: Pretoria to Cape Town (South Africa)

Another luxury train on the list – the Blue Train – is one of the longest train journeys in South Africa. The train travels over 1,600 km in 2 days and passes through the breath-taking diverse African sub-continent. You can say that the train is a 5-star hotel on wheels that lets you enjoy comfortable luxury accommodation with butler service, Cuban cigars and gourmet dinner. It passes through farmlands, lush forests and vineyards. Exciting, isn’t it? Get your South Africa visa now and add Blue train to your South Africa holiday itinerary to taste luxury unlike any other place.

Route: Pretoria – Kimberley – Cape Town
Distance Covered: 1,600 km
Travel Time: 2 days, 3 hours, 40 minutes

10. Shanghai to Lhasa (China)

**Shanghai to Lhasa Train**
**Image Credit:** **Tibet Vista**

Shanghai to Lhasa – also known as Z164 – is the longest train journey in China. It is one of the most scenic train journeys in the world running from plains to higher plateaus. One can enjoy the beautiful view of Qinghai Lake, Tanggula Mountains and Nagchu Grasslands. You must include this one of a kind train journey in your China tour package where trains are equipped with oxygen supply systems to make your journey comfortable through the low-oxygen level regions in the Tibetan plateau.

Tourists enjoying dinner in the dinning Car.
Image Credit: **Tibet Vista**

Route: Shanghai – Suzhou – Wuxi – Nanjing – Bengbu – Xuzhou – Zhengzhou – Xi’an – Lanzhou – Xining – Delingha – Golmud – Anduo – Nagchu – Lhasa
Distance Covered: 4,373 km
Travel Time: 2 days, 30 hours

This is a list of just a few of the longest train journeys in the world, where you can visit the best travel destinations with our International tour packages.

You don’t just get to enjoy the destination you are travelling to, but also get a beautiful experience of all the terrains and countryside of the countries you are visiting.

You can always try to save time by flying from one place to another, but travelling by train lets you get engrossed in the culture of the place, and also know a place much better than just hopping from one place to another.

These are simply once-in-a-lifetime experiences that should be on the bucket list of every traveler who wishes to see a place of their choice from a unique and different perspective.

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