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Train Journeys in Italy: 15 Rides Worth Booking

30 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Fast lines down the spine of the country, red narrow gauge out of Milan into the Alps, and funiculars in half the coastal towns. The 15 below are priced and timed, with the day trips each one turns into.

From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train - Lake Como by private boat after sunrise
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From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

1.Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,648 reviews · 13 hours · from $159Our pick

Leave Milan by comfortable coach for a private Lake Como cruise, a drive over the Maloja Pass, free time in St. Moritz, and a 2-hour Bernina Red Train ride through the Swiss Alps. English and Spanish guides, including experienced hosts such as Lina, Sabrina, and Carolina, lead the day. Bring your passport, warm layers, and lunch money.

“The day was very well organised. Our guide Lina was amazing, she was very friendly, very knowledgeable and kept everyone to schedule. The day itself was brilliant from the boat trip around Lake Como, to time spent in St Moritz with the high light being the train ride through the alps on the bernina red train. The views were spectacular. it was worth every penny.”

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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip - Starting at Milano Centrale
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From Milan: Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

2.Bernina Train and St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,495 reviews · 12 hours · from $122

Spend 12 hours traveling from Milan into the Swiss Alps by air-conditioned bus and 2nd-class Bernina Red Train. You’ll pass Tirano, Val Poschiavo, Diavolezza, and Morteratsch Glacier, then explore St. Moritz before returning through the Maloja Pass. English and Spanish guides, such as Lina, Carolina, and Simona, lead the day.

“The trip was great from start to finish, with unforgettable scenery throughout, this is a must trip for all to appreciate the beauty of the Swiss Alps and the route up the side of lake Como. Mr. B. Lambert”

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Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan - Meeting the coach beside Milano Centrale
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Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

3.Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,954 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168Top rated

Leave central Milan early for Lake Como, St. Moritz, and a second-class Bernina Red Train ride to Tirano. An English-speaking guide such as Sabrina, Monica, or Maria Cristina handles the day, while you enjoy alpine views, free time, and a long but memorable return by coach.

“Very good tour with Sabrina. Highly recommend and will likely book again in summer for a completely different experience!”

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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan - Arriving in St. Moritz
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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

4.Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, then across the Bernina Pass by second-class red train to Tirano. You get Alpine views, free time in St. Moritz, an English-speaking guide, and opening train windows for photos. Expect an early start, shared seating, long bus rides, and no hotel drop-off.

“What an awesome experience. This was my wife and I first time in Italy and Switzerland…. What a great way to see it. The tour guide and bus driver were amazing, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. It was well worth our time and money. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train - The Naples to Pompeii transfer
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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

5.Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,379 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by high-speed train, private coach, and expert local guide. Spend about two hours among ancient bakeries, homes, baths, and plaster casts, then visit a winery on Vesuvius for wine tasting, antipasti, pasta, and dessert. Guides vary, with archaeologists such as Felicity, Ida, and Ludo leading some departures.

“I always wanted to see Pompeii, so that the excursion from Rome fit in perfectly with our plans. The excursion was well planned, no glitches. Pompeii was fascinating seeing it in real life. The wine tasting was a pleasant way to end the tour. It gave us a chance to socialize with the other members of the tour. Fabricio and Carla were great!”

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Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise - The Lake Como ferry is the visual centerpiece
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Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

6.Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Travel from Milan to Como and Lugano by train, ferry, and funicular with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 12 people. You will tour Como, cruise past famous villas, pause in Torno, and enjoy free time in both Como and Lugano. Guides including Oleg, Naji, Chiara, Amato, and Patrizia are praised for clear organization and useful local suggestions.

“It’s alright, lots of walking. Talking points hits and missed. Passport required but not needed. I have to run back to my hotel just to get it. But when we crossed the border to Switzerland nobody really inspecting it. But I got myself open a checking account in Switzerland. Yay”

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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular - Walking the Petraio stairways downhill
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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

7.Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 828 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Ride the Funicolare Centrale from Augusteo to Vomero, then walk downhill through Via Palizzi, the Petraio stairways, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the Spanish Quarters. Guides such as Virginia, Roberta, Miri, and Barbara add local stories and practical context. You finish at Pignasecca Market after two hours and about 24 dollars per person.

“Simoni was a very knowledgeable and likeable guide and we learned so much about both present day Naples and its history. He was not at all phased by conducting the tour in both English and French. A great tour and would highly recommend 👍”

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From Naples: Guided tour of Pompeii skip-the-line and round-trip train - Starting at Napoli Centrale
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From Naples: Guided tour of Pompeii skip-the-line and round-trip train

8.Guided tour of Pompeii skip-the-line and round-trip train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 811 reviews · 1 day · from $49

Meet at Napoli Centrale, collect your train and Pompeii entry tickets, then ride about 40 minutes to the ruins. A professional guide leads a two-hour visit through streets, temples, theaters, baths, and frescoed houses. Guides may include Maria or Bernadetta, with several languages offered. Return to Naples by train after the tour.

“Loved the booking process and the people at the office were helpful and nice. Hated the train - worst train experience ever It would be better to have a bus with assigned seats.”

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Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps - The 8 a.m. start at Milan Central Station
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Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps

9.Intimate Small-Group Bernina UNESCO Scenic Train on Swiss Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $211

Start at Milan Central Station for a long but rewarding day through Lake Como, Valtellina, Tirano, and the Swiss Alps. Your English-speaking guide, often Luca, Silvia, Paola, or another member of the team, manages the trains, minibus, and mountain stops. The Bernina railway is the main event, with time in St. Moritz before returning to Milan.

“10/10 experience. I would 100% recommend Luca was a phenomenal tour guide. He took great care of our group and had the itinerary accurate to the exact minute. Our group learned a ton and he was even nice enough to take us to his family’s winery to try a glass of authentic Italian wine. I did this trip solo and felt like I really bonded with the other 5 ppl in my group.”

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Rome: Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train - Walking through Pompeii in 2.5 hours
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Rome: Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

10.Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · from $239

Take a high-speed train from Rome to Naples, then a private air-conditioned shuttle to Pompeii. Guide Antonio, Felicia, Vincenzo, Kiera, and others bring the ruins to life during a 2.5-hour walking tour. Finish at a nearby vineyard with four wines, local food, and a relaxed two-hour lunch.

“Antonio was our guide and was perfect from the time we met until we left. He was extremely knowledgeable about Pompeii and its history. Not only did he inform us about the ruins but also the plants and the derivation of a few English words. It was apparent that Antonio loves Naples and Pompeii. The place we had a wine tasting and light lunch was a truly beautiful garden. What a way to end our tour. Also the travel arrangements could not have been better. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour - The museum explains more than salt
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Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour

11.Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 484 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Take a two-hour guided visit to the operating Conti Vecchi Saltworks near Cagliari. Explore the museum, old workshops, documents, and chemical lab, then ride for an hour through the Santa Gilla Basin. Expect Italian guiding, English-subtitled videos, pink flamingos, salt mountains, and an accessible train.

“Really great to visit the Conti Vecchi salt flats. Fascinating history and how it relates to the history of the area. Train ride was a great opportunity to see at close range how the salt process works with the added benefit of seeing the wide life that habits the area and the bonus of seeing many flamingos. Well worth a visit and very reasonably priced.”

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Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour - St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs
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Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

12.Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $341

Travel from Rome to Venice by high-speed train, ride a vaporetto from Santa Lucia, and spend about seven hours exploring St. Mark’s Square, the Rialto area, the Grand Canal, and nearby streets. Guides such as Antonella, Yohana, Graziella, and Alessandro help with timing and local tips before a cicchetti aperitivo in Cannaregio.

“Yohanna was an excellent guide who went above & beyond to make it a special experience. Would definitely recommend”

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From Rome: Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train - Meeting at Termini before 7:00 AM
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From Rome: Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train

13.Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $309

Travel from Rome to Venice with a tour leader such as Antonella, Graziella, Almudena, or Jacob. Ride the vaporetto, walk to St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs, enjoy nearly five hours of free time, then meet for cicchetti and a Spritz before the train home.

“Antonella is a great guide she really made sure we all visited places we had come to visit and got everyone back to Rome safe”

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From Naples: Caserta Palace Ticket and Train with Audioguide - First sight of the Royal Palace
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From Naples: Caserta Palace Ticket and Train with Audioguide

14.Caserta Palace Ticket and Train with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 348 reviews · from $39

Travel from Napoli Centrale to Caserta, then explore the Royal Palace and its 120-hectare park at your own pace. Your package can include the train, priority admission, and a smartphone audio guide in English, Italian, French, or Spanish. Download the guide before you arrive, since Wi-Fi and mobile coverage may be weak.

“Great combo for a morning/afternoon visit to such a photogenic (and cinematic) location in Campania. inStazione provided detailed communication and clear instructions along with train and entry ticket downloads via WhatsApp. They also provided the option of downloading apps for audio guides although I preferred to make use of the attraction's own audio guide option (similarly priced). Caserta is one amazing location to experience inside and out, from its expansive gardens to its beautiful royal apartments. I came to this location with a one-track mind as I mainly wanted to witness the staircase and central hall used as interiors for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, which doubled…”

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Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan - The Bernina Red Train through the Alps
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Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

15.Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave Milan early by air-conditioned coach for Tirano, then ride the second-class Bernina Red Train through the Alps to or from St. Moritz. You get free time in this polished Swiss resort, a bilingual guide, and an optional Lake Como cruise. Expect a 13-hour day, open train windows, shared transport, and no first-class panoramic carriage.

“It's a wonderful experience. Thevtrain trip was awesome and the guide a kind and excellent professional”

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