Lonely PlanetAug 17, 2026Sydney to Perth by train: What to expect on one of the world’s longest train tripsThe Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth is one of the world5 things in this storyHahndorfBarCute German town with a winery and meal with live entertainmentElsewhereVenice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPlaceVenice, ItalyHollywood actress Anna Kendrick featured in an Instagram ReelIndian Pacific train journeyPlaceSydney, AustraliaAustralia's southern hemisphere version of the Orient ExpressNullarbor PlainSightCeduna, Australia200,000 sq km flat, nearly treeless plain, a rite of passageThe GhanRestaurantAdelaide, AustraliaTrain expedition with full-day excursions in Alice SpringsRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →