Perhaps the most popular scenic train route in Italy is the Bernina Express, which connects Tirano in Italy to St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps. Along the way you'll see mountain peaks covered in snow, alpine lakes, and gorgeous valleys.
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With the modernization of trains, Italy boasts one of the best travel systems in Europe. Italy's two largest cities, Rome and Milan, are now connected by just a few hours on a superfast train that reaches up to 200 MPH!
And the picturesque Milan - Venice rail route is among the smartest ways to go as this rail is served by the bullet Italo and the Frecciarossa trains as well as the high-speed Frecciabianca trains.
Because these train trips are all about the view, cars with wrap-around windows are common. Perhaps the most popular scenic train route in Italy is the Bernina Express, which connects Tirano in Italy to St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps.
For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water.
The southern shore of Lake Como is just 32 miles (51 km) from Milan. This iconic Italian lake draws visitors from around the world, and with good reason.
Milan is famous for its Fashion Week, attracting all fashion lovers every single year, its impressive selection of restaurants offering different world cuisines, for it's aperitivos, and some of the best museums and art galleries in Italy. In Venice, you'll find that life moves at a much slower pace.
Like I mentioned above, Italo is usually cheaper than Trenitalia but because the cabins on lower-class tickets aren't the most comfortable, I'll usually consider Italo only for trains that are less than 2 or 3 hours long unless the Comfort ticket class is cheaper than Trenitalia.
Trains to Lake ComoThe best way to reach Lake Como is by train: you can take a train from Milan Centrale Station (Milano Centrale) or Milan Nord Cadorna and get off at Como San Giovanni, Como's main station, or Como Nord Lago.
Milano, when the monuments light up and the sun sets, the skyscrapers sparkle in the dark and the lights of the clubs and houses are reflected on the waters of the Navigli canals, acquires a whole new charm.
Milan is a fantastic city for wandering with so much within walking distance and if you need to speed things up a bit the Metro is really handy. There's something for everyone in Milan and it is absolutely worth visiting if you plan a trip to Italy. It's certainly on our list to visit again.
If you miss your train, simply approach the ticket counter, or Biglietteria, present your original ticket, and ask about your options. The representative will be able to advise you based on your individual ticket.
Arrive at the train station 20 minutes before your train, longer if you want to purchase a snack or bottled water for the ride. Keep a close eye on luggage at all times. Look for large electronic boards with destinations. The tracks are usually not posted until 5 or 10 minutes before train time.