10 train journeys that cost thousands of dollars

While almost all trains have their own charm, there are some that travel through picturesque natural beauty, offer all the possible luxuries and cost a lot of money.

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive train journeys in the world.

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Pride of Africa

Price: $55,000/person

Journey time: 28 days

Country: South Africa

Overall rank: 1

Pride of Africa takes guests across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and Egypt.

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Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express

Price: $38,995/room

Journey time: 15 days

Country: Russia

Overall rank: 2

Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian Express, which was launched in 2007, takes guests on a 9,656km journey, world's longest train ride, across two continents and eight time zones.

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The Maharaja Express

Price: $23,700/person

Journey time: 8 days

Country: India

Overall rank: 3

The Maharaja Express, which was launched in 2010, operates on five circuits covering more than 12 destinations across North-West and Central India.

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The Ghan Train

Price: $22,849/person

Journey time: 54 days

Country: Australia

Overall rank: 4

The Ghan Train, which was launched in 1878, takes guests across the beautiful Australian cities and the Outback.

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Eastern & Oriental Express

Price: $11,772/person

Journey time: 4 days

Country: Singapore

Overall rank: 5

Eastern & Oriental Express, which was launched in 1991, runs 1,262 miles (2,031km) between Singapore, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand.

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Danube Express

Price: $9,337/person

Journey time: 10 days

Country: Hungary

Overall rank: 6

Danube Express, which was launched in 2008, runs between beautiful Istanbul in Turkey to the magnificent city of Prague in the Czech Republic.

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Royal Canadian Pacific

Price: $8,800/person

Journey time: 6 days

Country: Canada

Overall rank: 7

Royal Canadian Pacific, which was launched in 2000, travels from Calgary through the Columbia River Valley and Crowsnest Pass, before returning to Calgary.

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The Royal Scotsman

Price: $8,718/person

Journey time: 6 days

Country: Scotland

Overall rank: 8

The Royal Scotsman, which was launched in 1985, provides guests a majestic trip across Great Britain and Scotland.

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Venice Simplon Orient Express

Price: $4,705/person

Journey time: 6 days

Country: United Kingdom

Overall rank: 9

Venice Simplon Orient Express, which was launched in 1982, operates from London to Venice in Italy.

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Blue Train

Price: $2,970/person

Journey time: 1 day

Country: South Africa

Overall rank: 10

Blue Train operates between Pretoria and Cape Town through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery.