Orient Express

18833,186 kmParis to Istanbul

CountryMultiple

Year Opened1883

Length3,186 km

RouteParis to Istanbul

About Orient Express

The most famous train route in history, inspiring Agatha Christies murder mystery. Original service ran from 1883 to 2009. Passed through Paris, Munich, Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, and Istanbul. The Venice Simplon Orient Express still runs as a luxury service.

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