Indian Pacific

On the longest railway line in the world, the Indian Pacific takes you from Perth on the shores of the Indian Ocean to Sydney on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, via Adelaide and the Blue Mountains.

Dates and prices

Perth – Sydney: every Saturday; Sydney – Perth: every Wednesday

Dates

Price from, in CHF p.p.

01.04.2025 - 31.03.2027

CHF p.p. 2,214

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Platinum cabin with double bed, cushions and wood panelling

Aerial view of the Indian Pacific on a bridge in the arid Outback at sunset

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Rail journey

English-speaking guide

Itinerary
Indian Pacific

Print ITINERARY

Day 1 Perth – Kalgoorlie You leave the Indian Ocean behind and head for the Pacific, following the longest railway line in the world.

Day 2 Kalgoorlie – Cook This morning you immerse yourself in the fascinating Super Pit Mine in the mining town of Kalgoorlie, where gold has been mined since the gold rush. You cross the endless expanses of the Nullarbor Plain to reach the near ghost town of Cook, where you gaze at the stars around a campfire.

Day 3 Cook – Barossa Valley Through the Flinders Ranges and the Adelaide Plains, you reach Two Wells. During a stop in the famous Barossa Valley, you enjoy a traditional ‘Firing of the Barrel’ ceremony at the Seppeltsfield winery, followed by a meal paired with wines.

Day 4 Barossa Valley – Broken Hill After an excursion to the silver city of Broken Hill, you admire the passing scenery as the Indian Pacific crosses New South Wales, and spend your last night on board.

Day 5 Broken Hill – Sydney In the Blue Mountains you leave the Indian Pacific, either to ride the Scenic World cableway or to join a guided walk to numerous lookouts. Lunch is served at Echo Point Lookout before you board a chartered train, accompanied by the Indian Pacific crew, bound for Sydney.

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Route map: Indian Pacific

Services

Departure dates

Perth – Sydney: every Saturday
Sydney – Perth: every Wednesday

Included in the price

English-speaking guide (excursions)
Transfer (60 km) & butler (Platinum)
Meals, drinks & a selection of alcoholic beverages
Pillows, duvet & towel
Luggage per person: Gold 2x 30 kg, Premium 3x 25 kg, Platinum 3x 30 kg

Not included in the price

Other alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses and tips
Booking fee CHF 30

Important

Optional extension in the Blue Mountains or return to Sydney.
Stops may vary.
Supplement for single use and for children aged 4–15 as 2nd person with 1 adult, on request.
Maximum occupancy 2 people per compartment.

Prices in CHF per person

Gold double cabin, full board: from 2,214
Gold Premium double cabin, full board: from 2,634
Platinum double cabin, full board: from 3,654
IMPORTANT: Sydney – Perth and shorter journeys (sliding-scale prices on request)

Australia's Great Train JourneysDiscover the vast expanses of Australia on one of the most famous train journeys. Experience the second-longest train journey in the world, linking the Pacific coast with the Indian Ocean. Or follow in the footsteps of the Afghans who, in the 19th century, achieved a pioneering feat by establishing the railway line linking Adelaide to the relentlessly dry heart of the desert, Alice Springs, and on to Darwin.

Gold Service/SuiteEach cabin is equipped with a wardrobe, reading lamp, fold-down table, mirror, 240V power socket, music channels and toiletries. The seats convert into beds with sheets, pillow and duvet. Double cabins have a shower, WC and washbasin and are fitted with two single beds, one above the other like bunks. Single cabins have a single bed and only a washbasin (shared showers/WCs are at the end of the carriage). Each train also has a Gold Suite with a double (queen) bed, a fold-down upper bed, a table and a seat (price on request). Meals are taken in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and drinks are served in the Outback lounge.

Gold Premium Service/SuiteThe recently refurbished Gold Premium cabins/suites offer the same facilities as the Gold Service cabins/suites. In addition, you enjoy priority check-in, a separate Gold Premium dining car and Gold Premium lounge, as well as a fourth course at dinner.

Platinum ServiceThe few Platinum Service cabins offer great comfort and generous space. They have a double bed or two single beds, which convert into an attractive lounge during the day, as well as a shower, WC and washbasin. You dine in the Platinum Club dining car. In addition to the Gold Premium Service amenities, you enjoy complimentary transfers and a personal butler throughout the train journey.

Guided excursionsExcursions to a variety of tourist attractions are offered to passengers at scheduled stops. You receive the detailed programme on board the train. Many excursions are already included in the fare (some activities can be pre-booked).

Good to know- Your checked luggage is stored in a separate carriage during the train journey. It is therefore advisable to bring a small travel bag with the essentials on board.
- All trains are non-smoking.
- There is no Wi-Fi on board.
- Other train journeys with the Great Southern and The Overland are available on request.