Ground transport in Asia ranges from the world's fastest trains to slow, scenic sleeper services and island ferries. It is often the most memorable part of a trip.
Highlights
- Japan's Shinkansen and Korea's KTX.
- China's high-speed network, the world's largest.
- The Kandy to Ella train in Sri Lanka.
- Vietnam's Reunification Express along the coast.
- Uzbekistan's Afrosiyob between Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
- Island ferries in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Read our full guide to getting around Asia.