Eastern & Orient Express
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The Eastern & Oriental Express carries passengers in luxury between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The train travels through dense rainforests and towering mountains past golden temples, rubber plantations and remote towns and villages.
The train departs Singapore's Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and terminates at Hua Lamphong, Bangkok, making stops at Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth and Kanchanaburi in 3 days and 2 nights.
[edit] Rolling stock
The trains rolling stock is formerly from New Zealand's Silver Star service.
[edit] Train Schedule
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Singapore (Keppel Road station) | - | 11:20 |
| Thursday | Kuala Lumpur | 19:45 | 20:30 |
| Friday | Butterworth (for Penang) | 08:30 (Guided tour of George Town) | 11:00 |
| Saturday | Kanchanaburi | 08:45 (Guided tour of River Kwai) | 11:25 |
| Saturday | Bangkok (Hua Lamphong station) | 14:45 | - |
[edit] External links
- Official website [1]
