World's 15 Most Scenic Train Rides
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Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
Courtesy of Glacier Express - 2/8
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Ken Hurst/Dreamstime.com - 3/8
Hiram Bingham Orient-Express from Cusco to Machu Picchu
Genivs Loci/Orient-Express Trains & Cruises - 4/8
TranzAlpine from Christchurch to Greymouth
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Talyllyn Railway
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Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver
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The Grand Canyon Railway
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The Royal Scotsman
Matt Hind/Orient-Express Trains & Cruises
Fodor's
In a relaxation showdown amongst trains, planes, and automobiles, trains win as the most laidback style of travel, allowing you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. Luckily, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also home to the most scenic train rides—journeys ranging from a few hours to more than a week, costing as little as two movie tickets or as much as a luxury cruise, and traversing terrain as dramatic as snow-capped peaks or orange-hued deserts. Here's a look at 15 exceptionally scenic train rides.
By Donna Heiderstadt