Train journeys
Environmentally friendly, spacious, and often delivering you to the centre of your destination with ease, any train journey is an adventure in itself.
The world's most amazing train journeys: Trips to suit every taste
Nothing is more delightful than to be aboard a sleeper train and to awake at dawn and gaze upon a radically different vista than the one that left you at dusk the night before.
- by Tim Richards
After 65 years, is a Eurail pass still worth it for Aussies?
For years backpacking with a Eurail pass was a rite of passage; now new generations are choosing this old-school way of travelling.
- by Jane Richards
On board epic Aussie train’s new ‘premium economy’ class
The Ghan’s new “gold premium” class is similar in concept to premium economy on a plane, except you have your own private bathroom.
- by Craig Platt
The Rocky Mountaineer is an unforgettable bucket-list item
It may be on the other side of the world, but this iconic trip is hugely popular with Australians.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Six perks of a Eurail pass most travellers overlook
Think a Eurail pass is just about trains? Think again: six money-saving perks to bookmark for a Euro summer.
- by Natasha Bazika
Five of the world’s best new (or revamped) train journeys
A new version of the Orient Express, an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.
- by Tim Richards
No matter which train you take in this country, the journey is spectacular
Ah, Switzerland; the scenery is always a delight to look at, and even more so from its extensive railways.
- by Tim Richards
What you need to know about Europe’s train stations
For all their busyness, European train stations are remarkably easy to use, as long as you’re familiar with a few basic operational instructions.
- by Brian Johnston
Australia’s epic, 4352-kilometre train journey beats driving any day
Imagine crossing our vast, intimidating outback from ocean to ocean without raising a sweat or forgoing a fine meal. How? By riding the rails.
- by Brian Johnston
Is there an Australian equivalent of a Eurail train pass? Sort of
There’s nothing more fun than a rail pass, and Australians may be surprised to learn that it’s possible to travel that way in our own country. Here’s how.
- by Tim Richards
This could be the glorious future of travel in the US
Amtrak’s routes take in a marvellous array of scenery across the nation. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip on a long-distance Amtrak train.
- by Tim Richards
On board Indonesia’s most indulgent luxury train journey
Train travel is an excellent option for travelling around Java, but it’s only the fortunate few who will enjoy this five-star experience.
- by Penny Watson
One of the world’s most spectacular train rides costs less than $10
Chugging along at 40km/h past tea plantations, gorges, rivers, waterfalls, viaducts and villages is slow travel at its finest.
- by Julia D'Orazio
One of Australia’s epic train journeys is now even more remarkable
This railway divides Australia down the middle like a zipper, the 2979-kilometre journey opening up parts of the country in a way that no other holiday can.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
I visited eight European countries without flying, and loved it
My epic 40-day journey marks a grand return to rail travel, unlocking the sheer pleasure of seeing the continent unfold at ground level.
- by Tim Richards
This heritage sleeper train will take you from Melbourne to wine time
It makes sense to have a designated driver while you’re exploring wineries, but on this journey we have a designated train driver.
- by Tim Richards
$6600 v $127: How to travel Europe’s spectacular train routes on the cheap
The Orient-Express takes you from Paris to Venice for $6600 but you can make the same rail journey in a sleeper for about $127.
- by Brian Johnston
Japan’s bullet trains are the world’s best way to travel
Hunt around, prod and poke every corner of the travelling world, and see if you can come up with a better way to get from A to B than a train in Japan.
- by Ben Groundwater
Travelling on a ‘Belt and Road’ China-built railway
It's now possible to travel from Singapore to Luang Prabang, Laos, by train - thanks to China's controversial 'Belt and Road' project.
- by Kurt Johnson
How to go from north to south by rail in NZ
New Zealand's great rail journey across the North and South Islands involves three trains, plus a ferry.
- by Tim Richards
Experts’ tips on doing the epic Trans-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian
The Trans-Siberian and the Trans-Mongolian are names that are instantly recognisable to many travellers.
- by Ben Groundwater
The pros and cons of getting the XPT overnight train from Sydney to Melbourne
With airfares sky high, there are plenty of benefits - and sadly plenty of pitfalls, in catching a train from Sydney to Melbourne.
- by Ben Grubb
A luxury train journey through America’s Southwest
Rocky Mountaineer’s American journey takes the scenic route from Colorado to Utah.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Luxury train journey to Vietnam’s ‘Cancun without the crowds’
If you’re looking for luxury digs without the crowds, then is your destination. And in this instance, getting there really is half the fun.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Six of the best Swiss alpine rail trips
There's no better way to experience the Swiss Alps than by rail.
- by Brian Johnston
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Views from this train are so spectacular, it doesn’t matter where you sit
On this New Zealand train route the dramatic scenery is matched by engineering masterpieces.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Opinion
Forget beach resorts – no other holiday is as relaxing as this
If you want to remove yourself from life’s troubles, there’s no better escape than a long-distance journey across outback Australia.
- by Brian Johnston
Thailand’s most unusual train ride is chaotic and surreal
Thailand’s Mae Klong Railway Market is one to watch out for. Quite literally.
- by Julia D'Orazio
South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever
It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.
- by Penny Watson
Seven incredible high-speed rail projects set to revolutionise travel
From Japan to the United States and Europe, if Victorian-era engineers could see where rail travel is heading, they’d be astounded.
- by Chris Leadbeater