Italy by Train

Nowhere in Italy is celebrated with as many romantic epithets as Venice. “La Serenissima,” “City of Bridges,” and “Queen of the Adriatic,” to name a few. Yet, no evocative nickname fully captures the magic of this multifaceted island city in the Venetian Lagoon. If you’re traveling from the Italian capital, high-speed Rome to Venice trains […]

Bursting with Mediterranean character, Sicily is a world away from Italy’s big northern cities. Yet, the charismatic island layered with millennia of history is easily reached on direct trains from Rome to Sicily. Traveling from Rome to Sicily by train is a long journey. But sleeper services and adapted rail ferries make it a true […]

Although Pisa sits at the northern end of Tuscany, the high-speed journey from Rome to Pisa by train takes under 2 ½ hours. It is ideal for day trips, although Pisa merits more time.  The small city with a world-famous tower is a compelling destination. A vibrant university town backdropped by architectural marvels. The Leaning […]

Traveling from Rome to Tuscany by train encourages explorers to ditch the car and relish a stunning landscape as they’re speedily transported around the seductive region. The journey from Rome to Siena is straight up as the crow flies. From Rome’s main terminus, Termini Rail Station, travelers can take a high-speed train to Florence and […]

Contemporary swagger meets old-world splendor in Naples, a Jekyll and Hyde city that is an absorbing diversion from Rome. Vestiges of Greek and Roman empires rub up against relics of a once influential kingdom, backdropped by an abrasive urban sprawl filled with exceptional restaurants. The immense and vibrant city center is a UNESCO World Heritage […]

Tuscany invites superlatives. Medieval hilltop towns melt into a picture postcard landscape steeped in history and art. Scything through the magnetic region are frequent trains from Rome to Tuscany, unlocking the region’s treasures for curious travelers who enjoy taking their time.    The Rome and Florence rail hubs center the Toscana rail network, with many […]

Rome and Florence are headline destinations for visitors to Italy. Connected by a rich vein of history and outsized influence on European culture, they are the first cities on many ‘must see’ lists. Fast trains make the journey easy. Traveling from Rome to Florence by train takes just over 1 ½ hours on the cream […]

Clinging to Ligurian cliffs, the colorful fishing villages of Cinque Terre are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts millions of annual visitors. Untouched by time, the terraced hills, pastel-hued buildings, and breathtaking hiking trails retain an unspoiled beauty that keeps visitors coming back for more.   The compact region is perfect for rail exploration. Regional […]

The Amalfi Coast has been delighting travelers since well-heeled Europeans embarked on Grand Tours in the 18th century. Just a couple of hours outside the Eternal City, you’ll find impossibly picturesque villages tucked amongst soaring cliffs that have barely changed over the centuries. Today, visitors are still making a beeline for this jewel of the […]

Italy’s two largest cities offer a stark contrast in character. Rome, the Eternal City, and Milan, the chic and modern metropolis. Together, they represent Italy’s past and present. Both are captivating destinations.   Rail travel in Italy is excellent, and the Rome to Milan trains make it easy to travel between the two cities. We’ve […]