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EASTERN & ORIENTAL EXPRESS
Malaysian Representative Office 2nd Floor, Yeoh Tiong Lay Plaza 55, Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur
T (03) 2783 1000
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express
IN BRIEF
This world-renowned
luxury private train carries passengers in great comfort between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
ROUTE
The train’s principal route runs from Singapore along Malaysia’s West Coast Line then onwards through Thailand to Bangkok.
EMBARKATION POINTS
Woodlands Station, Singapore & Hua Lamphong Station, Bangkok, Thailand.
OTHER MAIN STOPS
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Kangsar, Kanchanaburi (Thailand).
MAIN FEATURES
The sister train of Europe’s Venice- Simplon-Orient Express, the Eastern
& Oriental Express
is one of the World’s Top Trains, according to the Society of International Railway Travelers, for its exceptional beauty, service, dining and off- train experiences.
The inaugural
The Eastern & Oriental Express passes through idyllic rural and rainforest scenery, while passengers are transported in the lap of traditional luxury (inset).
Singapore-Bangkok journey took place in September 1993 and the Eastern & Oriental Express quickly developed a reputation as one of the most adventurous and exciting
rail journeys in the world. Passengers are assured of the highest quality food and service while enjoying dramatic views across the Southeast Asian landscape.
The train has two sumptuous Dining cars, two Bar cars
(one with a large open‐air observation deck), and a Saloon car with a reading room and a boutique.
The entire train is fully air-conditioned, and its sleeping accommodation includes two Presidential cabins, State cabins (4 to a carriage) and Pullman cabins (6 to a carriage).
As well as its Classic Journeys between Singapore and Bangkok (3 days 2 nights or 4 days 3 nights) which operate seasonally from mid- September to mid-April, the train offers a longer 5-night journey, Voyage of Southeast Asia, including stops in Penang and island-hopping through the Gulf of Thailand.
The two sumptuous dining cars offer understated elegance, flawless service and the finest international cuisine.