Most Scenic Train Routes in the World

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These legendary rail journeys offer some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth, from Alpine glaciers to Norwegian fjords. Many are UNESCO World Heritage routes recognized for their engineering and landscape value.

#	名称	数值	描述
1	Glacier Express	291 km, 8 hours	Switzerland's most famous scenic train crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels, and climbs the 2,033 m Oberalp Pass.
2	Bergen Railway	500 km, 7 hours	Norway's stunning route crosses the Hardangervidda plateau at 1,237 m, with fjords, waterfalls, and snow-covered mountains.
3	Bernina Express	145 km, 4 hours	UNESCO World Heritage route crossing the Alps from Switzerland to Italy via the Bernina Pass at 2,253 m without rack-and-pinion.
4	Trans-Siberian Railway	9,289 km, 6 days	The world's longest railway journey spanning eight time zones across Russia from Moscow to the Pacific coast.
5	West Highland Line	264 km, 5.5 hours	Scotland's finest rail journey past lochs, moors, and the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct made iconic by Harry Potter films.
6	Flamsbana	20 km, 1 hour	One of the world's steepest standard-gauge railways, descending 863 meters through Norwegian fjord country with 20 tunnels.
7	TranzAlpine	224 km, 5 hours	New Zealand's great railway adventure crossing the Southern Alps through Arthur's Pass with rainforest and braided rivers.
8	Jacobite Steam Train	66 km, 2 hours	Steam-hauled journey over the Glenfinnan Viaduct with views of Ben Nevis, Loch Morar, and the Small Isles.
9	Douro Line	160 km, 3.5 hours	Portugal's most scenic route following the Douro River through terraced vineyards of the world-famous Port wine region.
10	Kandy to Ella	120 km, 7 hours	Sri Lanka's beloved hill country route winding through lush tea plantations, misty mountains, and the Nine Arch Bridge.

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Curated based on UNESCO World Heritage listings, travel award recognition, editorial consensus from major travel publications, and scenic diversity.

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条目	10
单位	scenic rating

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