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What Are “Regionale” Trains in Italy?

A guide to Italy's regionale trains.

A Regionale train in Italy is a local train service that operates within the same region or between neighboring regions. These trains are generally slower, making more stops at smaller stations. High-speed trains like Trenitalia’s AV and Italo (trains with “Freccia” in its name) are popular for traveling in Italy, but regional trains serve many […]

The 10 Best Day Trips From Paris by Train

You can take many easy day trips by train from Paris, including Versailles and the Loire Valley pictured here.

Once in Paris, it can be hard to wrench yourself away. The City of Light is home to some of the world’s leading attractions, more than enough to fill any vacation. Yet just beyond the city limits lie many enticing day trips from Paris by train. To whet your wanderlust, we’ve picked out some of […]

Is the Paris to Venice Overnight Train Really Returning?

Midnight Trains will debut a new Paris to Venice overnight train in 2024.

Travelers must exercise patience, but, yes, the Paris to Venice overnight train is set to return. But this time, a new operator takes over. Here are the details. Miss the romance and efficiency of the old Paris to Venice overnight train? A new sleeper train connecting Paris to Milan and Venice will revive the iconic […]

Milan to Lake Como by Train

This photo shows Milan to Lake Como trains.

A shimmering natural wonder nestled on the Swiss-Italian border, Lake Como is a delight for nature lovers and anyone with a taste for the high life. A regional train from Milan to Lake Como is quick and convenient, ideal for day trips or an extended break in the shadow of the Alps. Dotted around Lake […]

Paris to Monaco by Train

How to get from Paris to Monaco by train is explained in this article.

For Parisians and tourists, the shimmering charms of Provence and the French Riviera are irresistible. The stunning region is dotted with colorful towns infused with Mediterranean character. One highlight is Monaco, the tiny principality synonymous with mega-yachts, fast cars, and martinis “shaken not stirred.”  Speedy, frequent, and inexpensive trains from Paris to Monaco offer a […]

Paris to Chamonix by Train

This photo shows both destinations of the Paris to Chamonix train route, explained in our article called Paris to Chamonix by Train.

Traveling from Paris to Chamonix by train is a journey of extraordinary contrasts. From a crowded metropolis bursting with cultural marvels to a tranquil landscape of natural wonders. Two worlds separated by a 6-hour rail journey and one immense mountain range. Whether packing skis for snowbound adventures or looking for some of the finest summer […]

6 Incredible Overnight Destinations by Train Between Paris and Rome

We recommend these cities as overnight stopovers for the Paris to Rome train journey.

Paris and Rome. Paradise and Valhalla, two worlds apart. On the one hand, you have decadent heaven on Earth known as Paris: the city of love, lights, fashion and gourmet food. On the other hand, there’s Rome: a city synonymous with imperial splendor, incredible art and nocturnal vices. And then, there’s everything in between. The […]

Nice to Venice by Train

This photo shows the destinations on the Nice to Venice by train line.

A rail journey from the heart of the French Riviera to the dreamy canals of Venice is one for travelers content to while away 8-9 hours gliding along the Mediterranean coastline and through northern Italy.  Until 2021, you could catch a direct Nice to Venice train. The same journey requires boarding at least three different […]

R.I.P. Overnight Trains From Paris to Rome

Paris to Rome overnight trains were discontinued in 2013 and haven't returned; this article covers other sleeper train options.

Sadly, Italian railway, Thello, no longer offers overnight trains from Paris to Rome, discontinuing the service in 2013. The other overnight train option available was Paris to Venice, then onward to Rome. But Thello also canceled this line in 2021. We’ll monitor the situation, hoping it’ll return some day or get picked up by another operator, […]

The Bernina Express From Paris to Rome

The route from Paris to Rome via the Bernina Express requires knowing key information provided in this article.

In Europe, slow travel is a luxury. You can, however, pull together a few unforgettable events if you have the time. Riding Switzerland’s Bernina Express when traveling from Paris to Rome by train is one such experience. This route passes through three nations, a lovely alpine city, and a steep train line that has been designated […]

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  • What Are “Regionale” Trains in Italy?
  • The 10 Best Day Trips From Paris by Train
  • Is the Paris to Venice Overnight Train Really Returning?
  • Milan to Lake Como by Train
  • Paris to Monaco by Train
  • Paris to Chamonix by Train
  • 6 Incredible Overnight Destinations by Train Between Paris and Rome
  • Nice to Venice by Train
  • R.I.P. Overnight Trains From Paris to Rome
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