Scenic Train Rides
Climb aboard for a 1 hour and 45 minute journey through the hills and forests of Southern Indiana. The train departs from the historic 1907 Limestone depot located in the heart of French Lick, and only steps from the grand French Lick Hotel.
The trip will take you on a winding ride through the Hoosier National Forest, pass several sites of interest, and through the Burton Tunnel – the second longest railroad tunnel in the State of Indiana at just under 1/2-mile in length.
The train will make a brief layover stop at our halfway point where guests will be able to stretch their legs as the crew prepares the train for its return to French Lick.
Check out the Operating Calendar for a list of Scenic Excursion dates as well as the many other events offered on board the French Lick Scenic Railway.
Regular Scenic Excursions
Coach Class Seating is general admission aboard either our open window 1920’s era Rock Island Railroad cars or the 1960’s era Chicago & Northwestern gallery cars. The gallery cars are air-conditioned. Groups wishing to sit together should arrive with ample time before departure to ensure they may sit together.
Adult – $20
Child – $10
First Class seating is aboard the Northern Pacific Vistadome. Seats are on the lower level of the car. These are table and chair seats with four seats per table. If your party is less than four passengers, there is a possibility that you will be able to make a new friend while on your ride. In the time-honored railroad tradition, all seats are sold and guests are often seated with others. If you wish to have a table exclusively to yourself, all seats at a table will need to be purchased at the time of booking.
Adult – $30
Child – $20
Dome Class seating is in the dome of the Northern Pacific Vistadome car. Enjoy views of 360º as you look out over the train. Seating in the dome on each trip is very limited. These are table and chair seats with four seats per table. If your party is less than four passengers, there is a possibility that you will be able to make a new friend while on your ride. In the time-honored railroad tradition, all seats are sold and guests are often seated with others. If you wish to have a table exclusively to yourself, all seats at a table will need to be purchased at the time of booking.
$40 ages 2 & up
Admission Fares
Coach Class Seating
Adult – $20
Child – $10
First Class
Adult – $30
Child – $20
Dome Seating
$40 ages 2 & up
Adult (Age 12+)
Child (Ages 2 – 11)
Under 2 – Free
Fares for Special Events such as The Dinosaur Adventure Train and THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride vary. Fares quoted do not include a convenience fee for online and phone reservations.
For more assistance with reservations, please call 1-800-74-TRAIN. For group tours and charters please visit the Charter Trips page