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The 15 Longest Train Journeys in the World, Ranked

Spanning continents, mountain ranges, and up to eight time zones on a single ticket, these 15 epic passenger train routes cover the greatest distances on Earth.

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  1. Split-screen view of the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia and the Amtrak California Zephyr crossing the Utah desert.
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Long-distance rail travel offers a front-row window to changing landscapes across thousands of miles. Ranked by total route distance from #15 up to #1, these are the longest continuous passenger train journeys in the world.

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