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The 15 Best Train Trips in Italy

51 rail days  ·  from $9 a seat

High-speed lines make a day trip out of almost any Italian pair of cities, and the Bernina leaves from Tirano two hours north of Milan. These 15 are priced and timed, with the transfer to the departure station included.

From Milan: Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train - Lake Como by private boat
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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 coach for a private Lake Como cruise, a scenic drive over the Maloja Pass, free time in St. Moritz, and a 2-hour Bernina Red Train ride. English and Spanish guides, including names such as Sabrina, Lina, and Simona, lead the day. Bring a passport, warm clothes, and snacks.

“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 - Leaving Milan from Piazza 4 Novembre
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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

Travel from Milan to Tirano by air-conditioned bus, cross the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Red Train, and spend about 90 minutes in St. Moritz. Guides such as Lina, Carolina, Simona, and Andrea have led recent departures. Bring your passport, a jacket, and room for photos.

“The trip was amazing which we will never forget Marina was a very nice sweetheart lady which made it our trip more relaxed and easy”

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Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan - Leaving Milan before the day begins
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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

Travel from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, pause at Lake Como, then ride the second-class Bernina Red Train through the Alps to Tirano. Guides such as Sabrina, Monica, Barbara, and Maria Cristina are praised for clear commentary. Expect a scenic but very long day with up to 48 people.

“Amazing experience. Grest views. Even on a partly cloudy day it did not dissappint. Our guide, Alejandro was the best.”

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Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan - The early departure from Milan
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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 through the Bernina Pass to Tirano on a second-class train with opening windows. Guides such as Sara, Anna, Simone, and Mario have led this route, which includes glaciers, the Brusio Viaduct, free time in St. Moritz, and a long return by bus.

“Very enjoyable day. Monica was the best and driver also very good.. The stay at St Moritz was a bit long as we did not choose to do any shopping or restaurants”

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Rome to Pompeii Guided Tour with Wine & Lunch by High Speed Train - Entering Pompeii with a guide
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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

Meet your tour representative at Rome Termini, ride the high-speed train to Naples, and explore Pompeii with an expert guide. Afterward, visit a Vesuvius winery for five or six wine tastings, antipasti, pasta, and dessert before returning to Rome.

“I was very excited about this tour in the way it was described. One notable thing, while they do not say 'small group', I was surprised to see exactly how large of a group we were. My fault for not asking about the group size, but that was a slight dissappoinment right off the bat. Overall, not completely dissatisfied, but for what this was, it did NOT deliver equivalent value to the cost. The guides were all professional and wonderful, as was the van driver from Naples to Pompeii. Also, nice train ride, they give you business class. The Pompeii ruins tour was good, but there hardly any plaster casts…”

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Small-Group Lake Como & Lugano by Swiss Train + Boat Cruise - Como begins with an easy orientation walk
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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 with a group of no more than 12. You’ll cruise past famous villas, stroll Como and Torno, ride Swiss trains, and get free time in Lugano. Guides such as Oleg, Naji, Chiara, and Patrizia add local context and practical advice.

“Our tour guide Amato was amazing!!! Made the tour so smooth and interesting! Enjoyed every minute of it… Gave us enough information and time to enjoy the stops throughout the tour. We took the public transport with no hassle and fuss! Amato always look after us and makes sure we are all comfortable while enjoying the journey😊”

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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train - Riomaggiore: The Dramatic First Stop
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From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

7.From La Spezia: Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 959 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

From La Spezia, follow an English- or Spanish-speaking guide by train to Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso. You get free time in each village, a Cinque Terre train pass, photo stops, and practical help from guides such as Lara, Katerina, or Linda.

“It was great and even though it rained in the afternoon it was a great experience and Thankyou to Linda whom guided us. She is an asset to your team”

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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular - Vomero shows Naples at its calmest
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Naples: Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

8.Panoramic Walking Tour with Funicular

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

Ride Naples’ Funicolare Centrale to Vomero, then walk downhill with a local guide through Via Palizzi, the Petraio stairways, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the Spanish Quarters. Expect Gulf views, Vesuvius, Capri, local stories, and a finish at Pignasecca Market.

“Virginia was an excellent guide, welcoming, charming and informative.”

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From Naples: Guided tour of Pompeii skip-the-line and round-trip train - Arriving at Pompeii and Finding the Group
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From Naples: Guided tour of Pompeii skip-the-line and round-trip train

9.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 entrance tickets, then ride 40 minutes to Pompeii for a two-hour guided visit. Guides including Maria, Anna, and Bernadetta have been praised for clear storytelling. Return independently by train after seeing temples, baths, theaters, and preserved homes.

“Tour guide was amazing. No bus specifically for the tour. Bus to Pompeii was full and tour officials just said “oh well you just find your own way and if you miss the meet up time you kiss the tour”. We had to pay for a taxi up, luckily taxi man saw the opportunity and offered cheaper services because he saw 10+ from the same group tour that were misleading sans had no ride to the tour that started in 15 min”

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Pompeii Express Guided Tour by Train from Sorrento - Entering Pompeii without the long ticket line
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Pompeii Express Guided Tour by Train from Sorrento

10.Pompeii Express Guided Tour by Train from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet an English-speaking assistant at Sorrento station, take the Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii, and follow a local guide through the site’s key streets, public buildings, and famous houses. Guides such as Gino, Mena, and Roberta bring the ruins to life. You may stay longer and return later.

“The only way to visit Pompeii is with a guide who can bring it to life so you fully appreciate what you’re seeing. Our guide was fun, enthusiastic & genuinely excited about what she was showing us An amazing tour- wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.”

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

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

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

Leave Milan Central Station with an English-speaking guide such as Luca, Silvia, or Paola, then travel through Lake Como and Valtellina before boarding the Bernina railway in Tirano. You’ll cross Alpine bridges, stop near the high summit, and visit St. Moritz on a long but memorable day.

“Fantastic day trip, well organized and our guide Luca was awesome!!! We had a perfect day, food recommendations were great as well. Totally worth it.”

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Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide - Meeting near Piramide and taking the train
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Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

12.Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide near Piramide, ride the train to Ostia Antica, and spend about 2.5 hours walking through Rome’s old port. See the Decumanus Maximus, Baths of Neptune, amphitheater, shops, apartments, and public baths with a group of no more than 12.

“This was really an insightful tour into a complete Roman city ruin. Provided a very real understanding of how the Romans lived and thought. Our host Alberto provided a clear view of how The Romans lived and the history of this particular city. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to truly explore the Roman day to day experience. Family was initially skeptical of “archaeological” tour (I was quite excited) but they all found the tour enlightening and enjoyable - no regrets at all. If traveling with teenagers - maybe offer them option to continue trek after tour to go to Ostia beaches just 1-2 stops further down rail from Ostia…”

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From Rome: Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train - Entering a town built for work, trade, and ordinary life
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From Rome: Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

13.Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $58

Travel from Rome to Ostia Antica by train with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Rob, Alberto, Cat, and Laura bring the port city to life through stories of baths, theaters, taverns, trade, and daily Roman life. After the three-hour tour, stay to explore the ruins, modern Ostia, or the beach.

“Rob, our guide, was phenomenal!!! He made the trip so interesting and fun! Our adults boys 19-24 also thought he was awesome by discussing both the cultural and architectural aspects of this former Roman harbor. He definitely loves what he does and it makes 1000% difference. Best tour guide ever!”

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Rome: Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train - Pompeii in 2.5 hours: what you actually see
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Rome: Pompeii Tour with Wine and Lunch by High Speed Train

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

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

Travel from Rome to Pompeii by fast train, private shuttle, and expert English-speaking guides such as Antonio, Felicia, or Vincenzo. Explore the ruins for 2.5 hours, then taste four volcanic-soil wines over a generous farm-to-table lunch. It is a full, active day with little planning required.

“Ida was very knowledgeable and the wine tasting and food finished off a very good day.”

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Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour - Finding the entrance in Assemini and Macchiareddu
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Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour

15.Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour

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

Spend two hours at the Conti Vecchi Saltworks near Cagliari, combining a museum visit, historic buildings, films, and a one-hour train ride through the Santa Gilla Basin. The tour is in Italian, with English-subtitled films, and includes flamingos, salt pans, and the old Macchiareddu village.

“The salt flats were extremely interesting, and the movies were very well done and provided a lot of history and background on salt production on Sardinia. The experience would have been even better if the guide was able to provide the information in English.”

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