If you are someone who loves travelling on train and wishes to visit a few countries, then this mega train trip is for you. The train journey that begins from Lagos in Portugal covers a handful of countries before it reaches its destination in Singapore. For just 1,186.65 Euros (approx. Rs 1,14,000), you could visit some of the iconic spots in Europe and Asia. This fabulous trip covers countries like Portugal, Spain, France, Russia, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia.
This grand project will be launched with the cooperation of various railway companies and corporations in these countries. However, you cannot be part of this train journey merely by purchasing a ticket. From arranging all the necessary documents to choosing the right seats, proper planning is required before signing up for this 21 day long trip.

7 visas, seat selection... things to keep in mind
As you may be spending long hours in the train, choosing window seats would be ideal. Meanwhile, finding the right connection trains too is important. Besides, you may have to rely on bus services between Vietnam and Cambodia as well as Malaysia and Singapore.
The passenger needs to have at least seven visas as you would be travelling through 13 countries. Moreover, you shouldn’t travel in airplanes or boats between two countries. The train that departs from Lagos will stop next at the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. From here, you could travel to France and then to Russia. From Russia, you enter China and Vietnam followed by Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia before ending the journey in Singapore.

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The train journey from Portugal to Singapore has been one of the most widely discussed travel projects in the last few years. The dream project will soon become a reality after the authorities and various railway companies in these countries took the initiative to make it happen. Besides, the recently opened railway lines between Laos and China played a crucial role in connecting Asia with Europe. This new railway line connects Kunming in China to Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Earlier, the London – Singapore rail route was considered the longest train journey in the world. However, this will soon be replaced by the Portugal – Singapore route. 

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