Around the World in 30 Days, (Almost) Completely by Train

You may be aware of Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days, in which an inventor in Victorian England wagers £20,000 that he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. That feat may be less impressive now, given that one can do the exact same thing in about 80 hours via plane, according to research conducted by Betway online casino.

However, you can still enjoy the old-school thrill of traveling the whole planet via a train, with a few necessary boat and plane rides here and there, all in under 30 days. Train networks in many parts of the world aren’t what they used to be, but there are plenty of awe-inspiring routes that will take you to some of the most exciting and far-flung corners of the Earth in your attempt to circumnavigate it.

Here are some of the highlights, according to Betway.

London St. Pancras – Calais Fréthun

Every train travel enthusiast should take the Eurostar at least once their life. The Eurotunnel is truly one of the wonders of the modern world. It goes straight under the English Channel and connects two of the most exciting countries in Europe. The journey only takes an hour or two, but will remain a highlight of your global journey.

Bologna Centrale – Bari Centrale

Italy’s train network is one of the most efficient and well-connected in Europe. While there are countless scenic and comfortable routes for you to take, Bologna-Bari gives passengers the whole package. You start and the top of the ‘boot’ of Italy and work your way right down to the ‘heel’ in a single journey, meaning you’ll get to see the entire country from the comfort of your train carriage.

Quetta – Lahore on the Jaffar Express

The Jaffar Express has been running across Pakistan since 2003 and takes you through some of the most scenic areas of this vast and beautiful nation. Start your journey in Quetta and steel yourself for a bumpy and thrilling day-and-a-half journey across the deserts, mountains, and lush meadows of Pakistan. This is one journey where you’re guaranteed to make some lifelong friends.

Tokyo Central to Shin-Osaka

Japan’s train network is envied around the world, and for good reason. Their ultramodern network is based on ‘bullet trains’, the fastest on the planet. So fast, in fact, that your ears will pop on your first journey. Although the view outside will look like a mere blur, the bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka -covering half of the country in two hours flat – is the ultimate Japanese rail experience.

These are just a few of the unforgettable rail journey you can take on your global exploration. Make sure to do your research to find out the other ways to see the world via rail.