Italy
Experience la dolce vita in comfort by train
Italy has long been one of Europe’s most popular destinations, whether you are planning an inspiring city break, relaxing holidays by the sea or a cultural tour through a country renowned for its art, fashion and cuisine. Travelling by train is a particularly comfortable and stress-free way to explore Italy, without traffic jams or airport hassle.
Whether you are planning a classic train journey to Rome, Milan, Venice or Florence, or would rather explore Lake Garda or the Italian Riviera, your holiday begins the moment you depart. railtour takes you directly and effortlessly to some of Italy’s most beautiful destinations, offering flexible holidays with individual travel options and excellent rail comfort from Switzerland.
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