Inside first-class train travel around the world, from private suites to gourmet meals

From spacious cabins with heated floors to reclining seats and complimentary meals, here's what first-class travel looks like ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I booked a $400 roomette for a 15-hour Amtrak ride across the Southwest in January 2025. Then I booked a $450 first-class ticket ...
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Is the NextGen Acela's first class worth it? 7 hours, two meals, and 160 mph to Washington DC

The NextGen Acela launched on its first ever revenue run from Boston South Station to Washington DC, hitting 160 mph in ...
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I compared Amtrak's coach seat and first-class roomette. Even for a short trip, the costlier option was worth it.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The costlier option provided more comfort and a fuller experience than the coach class.Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider I ...
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$15 first class from Uppsala to Stockholm: The best value seat in Scandinavian rail

A first-class ticket on SJ's locomotive-hauled regional train from Uppsala to Stockholm costs 145 Swedish crowns — about ...
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Amtrak's First Class on the Acela Line Just Got a Big Upgrade—What to Know

Amtrak recently upgraded its First Class dining menu for Acela passengers. The new chef-designed menu features entrees from popular restaurants along the Northeast Corridor route. Acela also offers ...
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I traveled in business class on a train from Rome to Florence. For $45, it was the best investment for my trip.

I paid $45 for an upgraded seat on a high-speed Italo train from Rome to Florence. The upgraded ticket gave me access to extra legroom and delicious free snacks. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and ...
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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

When I saw how much a first-class ticket cost on the Amtrak Acela train, I had to book it. At $450 for a 3-hour trip up the East Coast, it was $50 more than the private cabin I booked for a 15-hour ...