Luxury train · Singapore & Malaysia
Three nights from Singapore into Malaysia, with Taman Negara and Penang
In short
The Eastern & Oriental Express is Belmond's sleeper train in Southeast Asia. Since its return in 2024 it runs round trips from Singapore's Woodlands station into Malaysia, three nights on the core journeys, with a guided visit to Taman Negara National Park and an excursion to Penang Island. It suits couples and small family groups who want a slow, well-fed few days between two city stays.
Price on requestWe check live rates and dates with the property and send them in your written quote.
The train carries at most 64 guests in 32 cabins: 20 State Cabins, 10 Pullman Cabins and 2 Presidential Suites, each with its own bathroom and a cabin attendant on call around the clock. Dining is curated by chef André Chiang in two restaurant cars, with a daily four-course dinner, continental breakfast in your cabin, a three-course lunch and afternoon tea. There is a Piano Bar, an open-sided Observation Car and the first Dior Spa in Southeast Asia. Off the train the itineraries go into Taman Negara's rainforest and to George Town in Penang, with a choice of cultural immersions.
Cabins are compact (5.8 to 11.6 sqm), so travelers who like room to spread out should choose a State Cabin or Presidential Suite. The current routes are Singapore to Malaysia and back; the train no longer serves Bangkok. House wine, spirits and local beer are included; premium drinks and cabin service are extra.
| Day 1, Monday | Transfer from your Singapore hotel to Woodlands station; departure around 15:00 and a first dinner on board. |
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| Day 2 | Morning in the rainforest: guided excursion into Taman Negara National Park (Wild Malaysia and Essence of Malaysia). |
| Day 3 | Penang Island excursion from Butterworth, George Town's streets and heritage houses, then a choice of cultural immersions. |
| Day 4, Thursday | Breakfast on board, arrival at Woodlands about 10:20 and transfer back into Singapore. |
We build the train into a longer Asia trip rather than selling it alone. The usual shape is two nights in Singapore before departure, the three-night journey, then a flight from Singapore to Vietnam or Cambodia for the second half of the holiday with our own guides and cars. Belmond's transfers cover the station legs; we handle everything either side.
Itineraries we often build around it:
No. Since the relaunch in 2024 the Eastern & Oriental Express runs round trips from Singapore into Malaysia and back. If you want Thailand on the same holiday, we add a flight from Singapore or Penang and continue with a private program there.
A State Cabin or a Presidential Suite. Pullman Cabins are the smallest and have an upper berth. All cabins have a private bathroom and an attendant on call, and the dining cars are a short walk through the train.
Belmond quotes per adult, based on two sharing, with a different rate for sole occupancy. Price is confirmed in your written quote and depends on the journey, cabin type and date.
Belmond does not publish a minimum age on the journey pages. The cabins are built for two, and the days are long and adult in pace. We check each request with the operator before confirming families.
Facts checked against the official website on 28 October 2026. Official website: belmond.com
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