The 15 Train Experiences in Italy That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,954 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $168.09Our pick

Day trip from Milan to St Moritz and the UNESCO Bernina Red Train, with coach transfers, free time, and dramatic alpine views.

“Beautiful sights! Thrilling switch-back curves. Maria Christina the guide and Salvatore the bus driver were great! Very knowledgeable, clear and safe. The ride back on the dark bus was a little long and boring.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,369 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179.82

Ride the Little Red Bernina from Milan area to St. Moritz, then back via Tirano, with big alpine views and guided narration.

“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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3.Skip-the-Line Pompeii Express Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,038 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Skip-the-line Pompeii from Sorrento by train. A 2-hour guided highlights walk, English audio, and all-day return tickets included.

“Gino was informative and hilarious. we lost him on our tour but feel this may have been our fault. we left out radios with the corner shop reception”

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

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

High-speed train Rome to Pompeii, guided ruins with skip-the-line entry, then Vesuvius wine tasting and lunch for about 9 hours.

“Ida was a fantastic tour guide and we were led every step of the way from when we first arrived at Termini station in Rome to when we returned in the evening. The experience was absolutely amazing and Pompeii is an incredible showcase of civilization 2,000+ years ago.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $168.09

Small-group day trip from Milan to Lake Como and Lugano by Swiss train and lake cruise, with villas views, funicular ride, and free time.

“Fantastic tour to see Lake Como and Lugano with no stress. The tour includes all transportation from the trains to boat ride. Oleg was an amazing tour guide giving the history of all the places we saw and recommending great local eateries. The tour begins from Milan station where you take a 40 min train to Lake Como. After about 30 mins you get on a boat for a 40 min tour around the lake seeing the famous villas, and even getting off for a quick 20 min walking stop at one of the villages. After you return you have over an hour to eat, shop, and walk around before…”

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6.Shore Excursion to Cinque Terre by Train

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

Guided train day trip from La Spezia to Cinque Terre villages with park entry, rail day pass, and ample free time for photos.

“Lara was the leader for our group of 24. She was well organized and helped assure we were on the train for each segment to the Cinque Terre cities. We loved each of the villages - just wish we had a bit more time in each.”

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

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

Guided Pompeii day trip from Naples with skip-the-line entry and a round-trip train, plus expert stories inside the ruins.

“I'm so glad I did this tour with a proper guide. She also gave pointers for buildings to check out after our tour ended and one of those houses was my favourite of the day. It is miraculous to be able to walk around such an intact ancient city! Getting to and from Naples by train is not a problem and the Instazione staff ensure you get there on time!”

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8.Pompeii Express Guided Tour by Train from Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65.91

Pompeii express by train from Sorrento with priority entry, a real guided route for highlights, and English headsets for a smooth half-day.

“A great express tour! Gino was the man, he was funny but obviously knows a lot of history and is passionate about what we does. The tour does a lot in two hours, but after seeing the site I could've spent another two hours there. This tour worked best for our schedule but if you have the time you might want to stay longer!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 619 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $211.63

Small-group ride from Milan to the Bernina glacier line, with Lake Como, Tirano, and a Swiss Alps summit stop at Ospizio Bernina or Diavolezza.

“Perfect small group tour, organised so well, everyone is so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and Create a fabulous experience from start to finish. The attention to detail and personal touches are 5 star 🌟”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59.26

Train-led half day from Rome to Ostia Antica. Small-group guided ruin walk, with round-trip tickets and entry included.

“Ostia is a great place to visit there is a wealth of great sites to see that is a bit overwhelming. Our guide Alberto did a good job with the large group that had many different levels of knowledge on the tour. I could have spent hours more exploring the site but with two teens the tour was the right length. It is very easy to get out to the site on train and the metro passes work for even trains out to Ostia. Great experience with a good guide.”

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11.Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

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

A 4-hour guided train trip from Rome to Ostia Antica, with key ruins, mosaics, Roman daily life, and time to linger or hit the beach.

“Cat's an excellent guide--knowledgable, kept the group moving, and took us to a great set of highlights within the site. The tour ended within the site (near the museum), so we had time to explore more by ourselves. And I highly recommend Ostia Antica itself. It's super easy to get to from Rome, the ruins are fascinating, and as Cat correctly predicted on our way there, it's almost completely empty of people.”

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

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

High-speed train from Rome to Pompeii, guided skip-the-line ruins walk, vineyard lunch with wine tasting, then back before sunset.

“Family of four, we had a fantastic trip and the day was really well organised. From meeting point at the terminal ensuring we got on the right train to waiting at Naples too, the logistics being one less thing to worry about. Pompeii is a must see! High speed train journey was fun and hassle free! Our guide was wonderful! Highly recommended!”

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13.Cagliari: Conti Vecchi Salt Flats Train and Tour

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

Train through Cagliari salt flats, tour Conti Vecchi saltworks, and spot flamingos among white salt mountains in 2 hours.

“Amazing. The salt flats, especially the documentary with English subtitles, gives an entire history of Cagliari that is very interesting to watch and sets the mood for the train ride.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $341.76

High-speed train from Rome to Venice with vaporetto rides, guided highlights at your pace, and an aperitivo happy hour in Cannaregio.

“This day tour was truly an unforgettable experience and one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well organized, and our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about sharing the history, culture, and beauty of each stop. Every destination was thoughtfully chosen, and we felt we were given a wonderful balance of guided insight and time to explore on our own.”

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15.Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $309.27

Rome to Venice in a day by high-speed train, with waterbus access to St. Mark’s and an included Venetian cicchetti aperitivo.

“The trip was well balanced, plenty time to explore on our own and some time with guide”

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