7 Train Journeys So Scenic You Will Forget Everything
Discover eight breathtaking train journeys across the world, from alpine passes to lush tea hills, where spectacular scenery transforms travel into an unforgettable adventure.
1. Glacier Express, Switzerland This train is the symbolic one which links St. Moritz and Zermatt via the Swiss Alps. On a peaceful eight-hour journey, passengers have panoramic views of snow-clad mountains, deep valleys, and beautiful villages with hundreds of bridges and tunnels. (Image: Canva)
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2. Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia. This legendary road runs along the borders of Moscow and Vladivostok, covering forests, mountains and Lake Baikal. The trip is one of the longest and most memorable train tours in the world as people see the expansive Russian scenery and weather shifts and time zones. (Image: Canva)
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3. Kandy to Ella, Sri Lanka This trip to the hills goes across some beautiful tea plantations, hazy forests and waterfalls. It is a favourite of both photographers and nature lovers, and the slowness and dramatic scenery, combined with colonial-period stations and tunnels, make it an excellent place to visit. (Image: Canva)
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4. West Highland Line, Scotland This is a long-distance running route between Glasgow and Mallaig. There is the renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct that gives the sense of entering a postcard of the beauty of Scotland with a cinematic view of its coastline. (Image: Canva)
5. TranzAlpine, New Zealand It is a grand trail that connects Christchurch and Greymouth, traversing the Southern Alps. Passengers are subjected to braided rivers, mountains and huge plains that are snow-capped. (Image: Canva)
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6. Bernina Express Switzerland-Italy. This trail cuts across alpine terrain, which is a UNESCO site, and is elevated across meadows to glaciers. Its panoramic trains display beautiful valleys, stone bridges, and sparkling lakes, making the journey that is impossible to forget across the border between Switzerland and the north-western beauty of Italy. (Image: Canva)
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7. Colombo to Badulla, Sri Lanka It is one of the most picturesque rides in Asia, which ascends to the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The passengers go past tea plantations, falls, foggy mountains and towns, and the part between Nanu Oya and Ella is particularly magnificent. (Image: Canva)
