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About Us

Danube Express Limited, a privately owned UK based company, markets luxury train cruises across Europe and is proud to operate the only international private train in Europe with en suite compartments. Combined with lower beds, air-conditioning and single sitting meals, our exclusive train accommodating a maximum of just 50 passengers, offers an unforgettable experience that includes off-train excursions with no extra costs.

This concept of "Hotel on Wheels" was brought to fruition by specialist in his field, Howard Trinder who has over 30 years experience in the industry. From a railway family, Howard has a lifelong interest and passion for trains and has travelled extensively by rail throughout Europe. His previous experiences in tour operation, rail travel and private trains has enabled him to ensure that the Danube Express combines modern comfort with traditional service and ambience.

What we offer



Our aim is to provide you with a truly memorable holiday and our itineraries are created using our wealth of specialist knowledge of Central and Eastern Europe, combined with our vast experience in private luxury train travel.

A journey on the Danube Express provides a unique holiday experience as your "Hotel on Wheels" tours through Europe and enables you to enjoy its varied scenery en route and to experience its history and culture at stops along the way.

The train is based in Budapest and our programme of Journeys takes in some of the most vibrant and contrasting cities and destinations in Europe, destinations of cultural and architectural heritage, icons of world history. Visit Central European cities such as Vienna, Bratislava, Cracow and Prague or head east towards Istanbul, travelling through Transylvania and Bulgaria.

We are also able to arrange private charters of the Danube Express for tour operators and businesses, for example for a product launch or conference. Please if you would like further information on possible itineraries and costs.
Our Partners



MAV Nosztalgia

Danube Express Limited has sole marketing rights for the Danube Express. The operation of the Danube Express is carried out by our partners in Hungary, MAV Nosztalgia who are the heritage subsidiary of Hungarian National Railways.

Visit MAV Nosztalgia´s website.














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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