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Rail Days Around the World: 15 to Book

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Every ride reviewed on the site in one list, sorted so the ones people actually take come first. The 15 below carry their fare, their running time and the seat rules, with the full catalogue underneath.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The long ride from Bangkok
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok with a guide such as Patty, Pooh, Mike, or Aekaphol to see a train pass through Maeklong Market, then paddle through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The $25 tour includes transport, guide, water, and boat ride, with early departures best for cooler weather and smaller crowds.

“Such a great experience! The floating market was a once in a lifetime experience experience that I’ll cherish forever. Phu was an amazing host and very informative. Would definitely recommend!”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The paddleboat ride into Damnoen Saduak
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

2.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with a guide such as Tim, Pui, or Kwan. Watch vendors clear the railway for a passing train, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. You get time to shop, eat pad thai or mango sticky rice, and see a quieter side of central Thailand.

“Amazing!!! Bobby was our guide, he gave us a lot of information during the way, he is very funny! What to say about the markets? What experience!!!! Unique! Both market were amazing, at the Maeklong, we arrived by train and also could watch the training pass through the market. At the Damnoen Saduak we had a beautiful view of the river channels and could enjoy an amazing coconut ice-cream. The experience was really worthy, just do it! You will love it!”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo - Starting at Tokyo Station and Heading Toward Fuji
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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

3.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149

Travel from Tokyo to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake on a guided coach tour, then return by non-reserved Shinkansen. Expect a full, weather-sensitive day with a short cruise, ropeway ride, Japanese lunch option, and wadaiko drum performance.

“We had the bad luck to have our one tour day on our week to Tokyo be the one day that week with poor weather. It was drizzling a light mist in Shinjuku when we found the hotel to meet up (inside the hotel), and we had a nice bus ride through the countryside. It was great to see the forests so different from my home in California, and the villages with little farm plots in between the houses. We got up to the mountain, and it was actually a bit clear, the sun came out and we saw a bit of blue sky, but it was still too cloudy…”

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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch - The Oller del Mas winery and its old stone setting
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Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

4.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus and cogwheel train, tour the Basilica with an English-speaking guide, then choose wine and tapas or a full lunch at a centuries-old winery. Guides such as Thais, Toni, Mariana, and Lesly are praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“The tour and our tour guide Vince was absolutely amazing and super knowledgeable!! Beautiful experience!”

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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit - Bun cha gives you a proper Hanoi welcome
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Hanoi: Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

5.Guided Food Tour with Train Street Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,239 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $19

Join an English or Vietnamese-speaking guide for bun cha, dry chicken pho, banh mi, and sticky rice ice cream in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Finish with egg coffee beside Train Street, where schedules can change but flexible tour times improve your chance of seeing a train.

“Liam was the beste guide, smiling local guide guiding us through his city. So many nice things to try, and also a great way to see a the city. We did the evening tour, it was a great vibe thanks to our fun guide. Loved the coconut ice most ;)”

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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train - Lake Como by private boat
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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

6.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,648 reviews · 13 hours · from $159

Leave Milan by coach for a private Lake Como cruise, a scenic drive over the Maloja Pass, free time in St. Moritz, and a 2-hour Bernina Red Train ride. English and Spanish guides, including names such as Sabrina, Lina, and Simona, lead the day. Bring a passport, warm clothes, and snacks.

“The day was very well organised. Our guide Lina was amazing, she was very friendly, very knowledgeable and kept everyone to schedule. The day itself was brilliant from the boat trip around Lake Como, to time spent in St Moritz with the high light being the train ride through the alps on the bernina red train. The views were spectacular. it was worth every penny.”

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train - Key points to know before you book
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

7.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64

Travel from Munich to Dachau by local train and bus with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Nicola, Jake, or Patricia. Spend about three hours at the memorial site, seeing the gate, exhibition, barracks, cells, guard houses, and memorials. Bring water and snacks, as no refreshments are sold inside.

“My Guide was knowledgeable and informative. He made sure everyone in the group was where we needed to be and we had plenty of time to explore parts of the site on our after before heading back.”

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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train - Reaching Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station at 2,000 meters
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Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

8.Tokyo Mt Fuji 5th St & Hakone Cruise Bus Tour w/Bullet Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,024 reviews · 10 hours · from $154

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Lisa, Kazu, Yuta, or Aya, visiting Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station and Hakone’s ropeway and Lake Ashi. The coach includes Wi-Fi, lunch is available, and a Shinkansen ride returns you to Tokyo.

“hero and lionson (guide and driver) were awesome!!! great views great lunch! this was worth every penny”

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Zurich: Day Trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen - Interlaken gives you a quick Alpine introduction
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Zurich: Day Trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen

9.Day Trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,699 reviews · from $132

Travel from Zurich into the Bernese Oberland with an English or Spanish speaking guide. Enjoy free time in Interlaken, Grindelwald, and Lauterbrunnen, with optional First cable-car rides, the 40-meter Cliff Walk, Glacier Canyon, or a hike to Bachalpsee.

“Awesome trip with three brilliant and unique stops! Would highly recommend this trip. The scenery is indescribably beautiful.”

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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip - Leaving Milan from Piazza 4 Novembre
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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

10.Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,495 reviews · 12 hours · from $122

Travel from Milan to Tirano by air-conditioned bus, cross the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Red Train, and spend about 90 minutes in St. Moritz. Guides such as Lina, Carolina, Simona, and Andrea have led recent departures. Bring your passport, a jacket, and room for photos.

“The trip was amazing which we will never forget Marina was a very nice sweetheart lady which made it our trip more relaxed and easy”

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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train - Standing Beneath Christ the Redeemer
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Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

11.Christ the Redeemer Entry Ticket by Corcovado Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,476 reviews · 1 day · from $45

You ride the official Corcovado Train through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer, then explore the monument area, museum, and Visitors Center. The ticket includes train admission and statue access. Go early for shorter lines, carry your passport or ID, and expect crowds at the summit.

“My experience was great because I had the reservations if not I need to be on line around an hour and half .”

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From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train - The day begins with a long coach ride
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From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

12.From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,115 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Travel from Málaga to Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda on a 10-hour day trip costing $34. Enjoy free time in Setenil, its included little train, and an optional Ronda tour with guides such as Vanessa, Sylvia, or Melina. Expect striking views, old streets, a famous bridge, and a long day with plenty of walking.

“There was about 90 minutes of free time in Setenil de las Bodegas, and that was enough - the village is charming but small and the bus stop is very close to the center. The guide let us know about where the main points of the city are and what are some local products to try. I decided to pay for the guided tour in Ronda so I had about 2+ hours of free time there, but the tour with our guide was great. We got to hear stories about the city and its history, our guide was funny and let us spend time taking photos at each point. We…”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Maeklong Railway Market and the disappearing stalls
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

13.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,998 reviews · 8h 30m · from $25

Ride a local train through the countryside, watch vendors fold back their stalls as the train passes at Maeklong Railway Market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak by longtail boat. English-speaking guides such as Jenny, Woody, and Tukta keep the day moving, while an audio guide offers 28 language choices.

“Driver James Bond and rep Nee from tripza are a perfect combo for a superb days outing Nee is very knowledgeable and a very caring person who makes sure you have a very enjoyable outing”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What makes the railway market worth seeing
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

14.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Travel from Bangkok in a group of up to 15 to Maeklong Railway Market, arriving by local train before browsing stalls beside the tracks. Continue by boat through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. English, German, and Japanese guide options are available.

“That the travel time far exceeds the actual tour. There is no time to shop and you are not returns to the location you are picked up. Also it is not a half day tour, it is 7-8 hours. Our tour guide tried to make the tour enjoyable and she was wonderful but could t get past 4 1/2 hours in a vehicle for a 2 hr tour.”

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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access - Meeting in central Barcelona and riding to the mountain
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Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

15.Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,400 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $63

Travel from central Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned coach and cogwheel train. A bilingual guide such as Sandra, Jessica, Lorena, or Ana leads the monastery visit, then you have free time for the Black Madonna, liquor tasting, trails, or the audiovisual exhibition.

“Bring coat and gloves wind may affect your visit. This place is stunning. Glad we went. Take early tour if possible”

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