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About the Train

The Danube Express is Central Europe's distinctive private train, a "Hotel on Wheels" offering a very sophisticated yet relaxing way to travel to the continent's most enticing destinations and to explore exceptional and interesting places.

Enjoy the journey as much as the destinations - the glamour of the Danube Express lies in the experience, style and service on board. Modern comfort and traditional ambiance combine on this private train where the emphasis is on comfort, informality and fun. You are on holiday so dress as you wish - no formal dress code here and all passengers have an en suite shower!

Deluxe Sleeping Car

Travel in privacy and luxury in some of the finest rail accommodation available in Europe today with total comfort assured including en suite facilities.

Lounge Car

The Lounge is the place to settle in to the unhurried pace of life on board.  Sit and unwind as you watch the ever-changing landscape drift by ....

Restaurant Car

One of the highlights of a journey on the Danube Express is the experience, ever raarer in today's world, of dining well on a train in good company.

Dining On Board

Tempting dishes and regional specialities with a Central European theme are freshly prepared and cooked on board by our experienced chefs using local and seasonal ingredients.


Life On Board

On board, the atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Sit back and enjoy the passing landscape in the privacy of your own compartment or join fellow passengers in the Lounge car for a drink or relaxed conversation. As the journey continues, dine in the Restaurant car. All meals are included and are freshly prepared on board. They are accompanied by complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks.



All our exciting itineraries feature scenic daytime travel on the Danube Express with stops en route in intriguing places. Here you may join the included sightseeing tour or are free to explore on your own or simply to rest on board. A full timetable is provided to all our guests explaining the details of our excursions and the timing of meals. Additional destination information, a route map and travel and health and safety information is also provided.

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Our Journeys


Istanbul to Prague

A 10-day journey combining the Transylvanian West from Istanbul and the Central European with nights hotel accommodation in Budapest.

The Transylvanian East

A 4-day holiday journeying from the banks of the Danube to the shores of the Bosphorus encountering the stunning scenery and ancient architecture of Transylvania and rural Bulgaria along the way.

The Central European

A 4-day journey to Europe's Imperial cities and palaces. See the Festetics Palace, one of Hungary's largest palaces, plus Schönbruun in  Vienna, Bratislava Castle and Wavel Castle in Cracow.

The Transylvanian West
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A 4-day holiday journeying from the shores of the Bosphorus to the banks of the Danube encountering the stunning scenery and ancient architecture of rural Bulgaria and Transylvania along the way.



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