Italy by Train: Book Your Italian Rail Holiday
One of the most popular destinations for a rail holiday is Italy, a country that is a pleasure to explore thanks to its excellent high-speed trains and extensive railway network.
All the major cities and tourist destinations in Italy, such as Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast, and Cinque Terre, are easily accessible by rail.
Indeed, on a rail holiday of Italy you can even reach Sicily, as there are special train ferries that link Villa San Giovanni on the Italian mainland with Messina.
Whether you want to take a Grand Tour of Italy by train, explore lesser-known sights off the beaten path, or simply reach your favourite holiday destination by rail, the possibilities are almost endless.
Italian rail holiday packages
In partnership with the specialist rail travel agency Byway, we offer dozens of fantastic train holidays in Italy, departing from your local railway station, with all train tickets, hotel accommodation, and support included in your package.
Byway is one of the most reputable and well-established British train travel agencies, offering numerous exciting rail holiday packages with full consumer protection.
Browse all available packages above by scrolling through the feed, entering your dream destination, or filtering the results by duration, price, or other features.
These pre-configured package holidays can be fully customised as well, if you desire.
Want to swap Milan for Bologna, prefer Puglia over Veneto, or simply want to add an extra stop in Tropea on your way to Sicily? It’s all possible!
Simply contact Byway by email, telephone, or WhatsApp, and their travel agents will be happy to tailor your dream train holiday and answer any questions you may have.
Byway handles every aspect of your holiday, from train tickets to hotel bookings, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your journey.
If a train is delayed or cancelled, potentially affecting your holiday plans, a dedicated out-of-hours emergency line is available to provide advice and assist with rebooking. This support is also included in the cost of your holiday package.
Combine Italy with other countries!
Your Italian train holiday begins at your local railway station, and you are free to tailor the onward journey to suit your preferences.
If you are starting your journey in the UK or elsewhere in Western Europe, there are two classic rail routes to Italy: one via France and the other via Switzerland.
As you can see from the range of rail package holidays available, there is already a wide variety of routes to Italy to choose from.
If you want to reach Italy as quickly as possible, you can take the Eurostar from London to Paris and connect directly to a high-speed Frecciarossa or TGV service to Turin or Milan.
But perhaps you would prefer to travel to Italy via Paris and the Côte d’Azur, taking some time along the way to see some destinations in France?
Or maybe you would rather enter Italy from the north by travelling via Zurich and the Swiss Alps, taking the famous Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano? The choice is yours!
Byway can accommodate any route preference you may have, and you are free to customise not only the Italian part of your trip, but also the journey there.
Customised rail holiday packages
If you want to arrange a customised Italian rail holiday tailored to your wishes, or if you have some questions before booking, do get in touch with Byway.
You can contact Byway via the contact form on their website or by calling +44 1692 660805 for UK and European customers, or +1 608 305 8106 for US customers. Do mention that you heard about them from DiscoverByRail!
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
Byway is an excellent choice if you prefer booking your Italian rail holiday as a complete package, with all train tickets, hotels, and support included – an ideal solution for those who love travelling by train but find organising everything themselves daunting.
However, if you prefer to organise and book a rail holiday yourself but struggle with creating an itinerary or finding where to book all the required train tickets, DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service is worth considering.
Also take a look at our Italian rail passes if you are simply looking for a convenient way to travel around Italy by train.