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M$5 March 01, 2009 10:58 PM

How/where can I book a vacation including a luxury train trip from Bangkok to Singapore? The only option I have found is orient-express.com.

I'm interested in booking a trip to Bangkok, sending several days there, taking a luxury train ride to Singapore, and spending several days there as well. I've only found one option thus far, at orient-express.com. I would like to be able to compare prices and packages if other options exist.
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March 02, 2009 07:08 AM
There is only one other option for train travel between Bangkok, Butterworth and Singapore... Malaysian Railways.

This page explains how to travel by train, with train schedules, fares, and how to buy tickets both within & from outside Thailand.

http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm

It's remarkably easy, safe, and comfortable to travel from Bangkok to Malaysia & Singapore by train. The whole 1,946 km (1,249 miles) trip costs just £33 or US$ 50 one-way, including sleepers, a real bargain.

http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Singapore

How to buy Bangkok to Singapore tickets...

http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Do%20I%20need%20a%20reservation

Additional Information on traveling in Singapore

http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/about_singapore/highlights/index.html

You can book your train tickets at: http://www.thairailwayticket.com

or through one of the following three agencies:

http://www.traveller2000.com

http://www.thaifocus.com

http://www.asia-discovery.com

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March 02, 2009 07:56 AM
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For those who want to experience luxury train travel, the Eastern and Oriental Express, which runs between Bangkok and Singapore is THE way to travel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrU_-yh0puY

Yes, a trip on the Eastern and Oriental Express will set you back over $2,000. But this includes a chance to get off the train for some guided tours of sites like the Kwai River and Penang's historic Georgetownlinks.

Check out the following sites for dates and bookings:

http://around-the-world.com/Asia/EnO1.htm
http://www.irtsociety.com/images/huahinstation.jpg

http://www.irtsociety.com/journeyDetail.php?id=11
http://www.irtsociety.com/images/EOplatform.jpg

http://www.travelwizard.com/asia/asia-luxury-train-vacations/
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http://www.mynetbizz.com/travelweb/index.php/hotels-and-flights-reviews/bus-and-coach/
http://www.irtsociety.com/images/smallEO.jpg

http://www.notjustluxurytrains.co.uk/europe/venice-simplon-orient-express/


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