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 […]
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6 Incredible Overnight Destinations by Train Between Paris and Rome
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
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
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
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 […]
Nice to Rome by Train
Taking the train from Nice to Rome is a passage through some of the most alluring regions of France and Italy. Cheaper than flying, it’s a journey made for slow travel. One that transports you from the azure waters of the French Riviera to the Eternal City in under 9 hours. Along the way, the […]
Lyon to Milan by Train (and Turin, too!)
Lyon and Milan are alluring destinations for any European explorer. Gastronomic and cultural heavyweights, they are compelling alternatives to the limelight-hogging capitals of France and Italy. Traveling from Lyon to Milan by train is uncomplicated. There are fast and direct services on modern trains, with some eye-catching scenery along the route. Handily, both cities […]
Nice to Genoa by Train
Traveling by train from Nice to Genoa is a straightforward journey along one of the most picturesque coastlines in Europe. At one end are the dazzling beaches of Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritime region and an eternally popular tourist destination. At the other sits Genoa, the historic port city and gateway to Cinque Terre, […]
Paris to Florence by Train
Paris and Florence are cities connected by their world-class contribution to art and architecture. For many European visitors, these two cultural colossuses are unmissable destinations. For those who like to wring a memorable experience out of every precious vacation moment, there are some inspiring ways to travel from Paris to Florence by train. From the […]
Paris to Venice by Train
Paris and Venice are tantalizing European destinations. These ancient cities evoke romantic images and promise a richly layered cultural experience. And the good news is, you can travel from Paris to Venice by train in around 10 hours. It’s an absorbing journey, taking in Alpine views and brief but engaging stops along the way. We’ve […]