Italy
Experience la dolce vita in comfort by train
Allow yourself to be seduced by Italy’s charm and the vibrant spirit of its people. Italians are proud, sociable, passionate and spirited with sense of both sober and refined aesthetics.
Italy has always been one of the most popular travel destinations with its way of life, its sun, its cuisine, its impressive Mediterranean landscapes, beautiful islands and its people. From the stunning Ligurian coast to the Tuscan countryside, from the majestic volcanoes of Sicily to the beaches of the Adriatic, Italy is truly a land of holidays embodying the allure of the gentle south.
Even Goethe sang the praises of the country during his Italian Journey. Treat yourself to a slice of joie de vivre - live the typical «dolce far niente» for a few days!
City highlights in Italy
Discover Italy’s most beautiful cities by train
- La Spezia: Colourful coastal villages and Mediterranean charm. Easily reached by direct train from 5 October to 12 December 2026
- Venice: The lagoon city of canals and palaces, with daily direct services from Zurich HB
- Lake Garda: Where gentle Alpine hills meet Italian flair. Ideal for a train journey combining nature, culture and gastronomy
- Alassio: A charming Riviera destination surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, perfect for a holiday on the Ligurian coast
- Como: An elegant town on Lake Como, reachable by train from Zurich in just under three hours
- Milan: Fashion, art, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Navigli district. Direct services from Zurich, Bern and Basel with Frecciarossa or EuroCity make Milan an ideal city break destination
- Parma & Bologna (Emilia-Romagna): Culinary highlights including Parma ham, tortellini and piadina. Regional trains connect Bologna with the coast, and both cities can be reached from Switzerland via Milan within just a few hours
- Stress-free and comfortable: Frecciarossa trains travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h and offer a range of travel classes for a high level of comfort, making train travel in Italy a pleasure
- More relaxed than flying: No lengthy check-ins, baggage restrictions or airport stress. Your holiday begins calmly at the station
- Extensive rail network: Whether travelling to Turin, Venice, Florence, Naples or Rome, many Italian cities can be reached from Switzerland with just one change in Milan