The most beautiful train routes in the world + pictures

Nowadays, traveling by plane has become the first choice of people for traveling. Flight safety, short travel time, and greater comfort have made many travelers prefer airplanes. However, other means of transportation such as trains also have their own grace and purity, and perhaps adventurous travelers who like to enjoy the journey may choose it.

 

 

If you have ever traveled by train, you know that watching the scenery and the route from the train window will be one of the most memorable and enjoyable travel experiences. Due to their geographic location, some train routes are more beautiful and exciting than other train routes, and passengers can enjoy unique and eye-catching views. In this article, we introduce some of the most exciting and beautiful train routes in the world. These routes exist in different countries of the world and provide you with the best train riding experiences.

 

Vietnam, Reunification Express Train The Reunification Express
Origin: Ho Chi Minh City, Maine Destination: Hanoi
Route length: 1726 km, travel time: two days

Some train routes pass through historical cities. Others pass through the heart of pristine nature, and some paths have become famous for their unique colors and spectacular effects of nature and the city. The Reunification Express train, which is also known as the North-South railway line, has all these components and features and is considered one of the most beautiful train routes in the world. This line is one of the most popular train routes in Southeast Asia and runs between Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south, two major cities in Vietnam. Backpackers traveling to Vietnam for adventure must include train rides on this route as part of their plans.

 

 

 

Russia, Baikal-Amur train Baikal–Amur Mainline
Origin: Taishet, destination: Sotskaya Gavan
Route length: 4324 km, travel time: more than four days

Russia is a vast country and a large part of its territory is covered by the cold Siberian region. Well, in this country of Russia there is a railway line that runs one of the most unique and special routes in the world. The Baikal-Amur train passes through the wild and uninhabitable lands of Siberia and connects the remote settlements, where the temperature reaches 60 degrees below zero in winter, to other regions. In fact, this railway line was considered one of the biggest projects of the Soviet Union. By getting on this train, you can travel for more than 4 days to pristine, cold and barren lands, where perhaps less tourists set foot. Of course, if you ride this train in the hot seasons, you will encounter green and pleasant scenery on most of the route, and you don’t always expect snow and ice.

 

 

 

Peru, Lake Titicaca rail route Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway
Origin: Puno, destination Cuzco
Route length: 388 km, travel time: 10 hours

Another one of the most beautiful train routes in the world is located in Peru. The train takes passengers from Puno to Cuzco, passing by the beautiful and unique Lake Titicaca and the amazing valleys of the Andes. One of the most interesting and exciting experiences you can have in this train is to go to the end of the train and enjoy the game space, which is like old trains and allows passengers to watch the scenery and the railway tracks behind. If you have seen this scene a lot in western and old movies and have always wanted to experience it, you can have this unique experience by traveling to Peru and riding the Puno-Cuzco train. Peru in general is an amazing and unique country and has a very special and pristine nature. Therefore, riding a train throughout this country will surely be a wonderful and memorable experience for you.

 

 

 

Iran, the path from Andimeshk to Durood
Origin: Andimeshk, destination: Darud
Route length: 209 km, travel time: 5-7 hours

In introducing the most exciting and beautiful train routes in the world, we should also mention one of the railway routes of our beloved country. Andimeshk railway route is not as well known as it should be, however, you can watch one of the best views on this train. The Andimeshk to Durood train passes through mountains and plains like the old caravans that used to travel on the Silk Road, passing through some of the most attractive areas of Iran along the way.

 

 

This train passes by the Zagros mountain range, passes by valleys and big and small rivers, enters exciting tunnels, and offers pristine and breathtaking views to the passengers along the way. The Andimeshk to Durood train takes off from Andimeshk, which pays respect to Durood, and the difference in height between its origin and destination will be more than 1000 meters. From the smooth plains and plateaus of Khuzestan to the mountains and highlands of Lorestan and Drood, an amazing route will be waiting for you. We don’t need to travel to distant countries to enjoy the most beautiful train routes in the world, in Iran we can have wonderful experiences that you will experience in few places like it.

 

 

 

China, Beijing to Lhasa express train The Beijing to Lhasa Express
Origin: Beijing, Destination: Lhasa
Route length: 3,750 km, travel time: 40 hours

The Beijing-Lhasa route is one of the most breathtaking and beautiful train routes in the world. This train connects the wonders and ultra-modern architecture of Beijing to the dreamy and unreal palaces and temples of Tibet and Lhasa at once. By boarding this train, passengers from the crowded and crowded metropolis of China take refuge in the unique peace and solitude of the monks and reach the pleasant and relaxing light of the candles of the monks and monasteries from the light of the lights and advertising neon signs. China and the Tibet region is one of the most ideal destinations for adventurous and thrill-seeking tourists, and along the way, it rises about 5,000 meters from Beijing to reach the Tibetan Plateau region and the roof of the world. Soaring mountains covered with snow, the bluest sky in the world and pleasant mountain weather await you on this trip.

 

 

 

Norway, Bergensbanen train The Bergensbanen
Origin: Oslo, destination Bergen
Route length: 496 km, travel time: 6 hours
To introduce one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, we are going to Europe and the beautiful country of Norway. The Oslo-Bergen train route is one of the most unique railway routes and one of the masterpieces of the 19th century. However, travelers and tourists know little about its existence. But if you are looking for adventure and enjoying the breathtaking and extraordinary nature of Norway, we suggest that you definitely get on this train during your trip to this country and let yourself go to one of the most dreamy routes in the world. Passengers who board this train will visit all the wonders and natural beauties of Norway in a period of more than 6 hours and a route of approximately 490 kilometers: they will climb through fantastic valleys and canyons, through pristine and clear rivers. They cross, pass through mountain tunnels and enjoy the snowy and icy landscape of Norway. The Oslo to Bergen train is a unique and unique opportunity to see and touch Norwegian nature up close, and you will certainly not find anything like it anywhere.

 

 

 

New Zealand, Transalpine Train | The TranzAlpine
Origin: Christchurch, Destination: Greymouth
Route length: 223 km, travel time: 4 hours and 30 minutes

We dedicate the last of the most beautiful train routes in the world to the amazing and unique country of New Zealand. The Transalpine train takes passengers on an incredible and dreamy journey in the heart of New Zealand’s nature in less than 5 hours. This train starts its journey from the city of Christchurch and then goes to the plains of Canterbury and then climbs and peaks in the southern Alps. After traversing mountain trails and seeing snow-capped mountains, it speeds down through an exciting tunnel to reach the beautiful and dreamlike plains and lakes of the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. This route is one of the most dreamy and beautiful train routes in the world and is considered a paradise for backpackers and nature lovers.