A new train service will soon be departing from the Côte d’Azur for the northern Italian city of Milan. Here’s everything you need to know about Espresso Riviera, from ticket prices to the train’s stunning scenic route.  

The service, which is similar to the Thello route that was permanently suspended during the pandemic, will be leaving Nice and travelling via Monaco, Menton, San Remo, Savona and Genoa. From the coast, the train will cut through the beautiful countryside of Liguria and Lombardy to reach the European fashion capital of Milan.  

The journey will take around six hours and 30 minutes, but it will be a stunning journey accompanied by generous onboard services, such as a bar and dining car serving an array of Italian dishes and that favourite national tradition of the aperitivo. Large cabin windows will allow passengers to take in the excellent views of the Mediterranean Sea and the lush green countryside.

There will be one service in each direction per day, including on Saturdays and Sundays. For departure and arrival times, click here.

Tickets start at €44.50 for second class and €59.50 for first class, and will be available for purchase from 20th July through the Trenitalia website and app. With a first-class ticket, guests can also enjoy an inclusive breakfast and lunch, and baggage service. 

The new daytime train service, which is being operated by FS Treni Turistici Italiani, is due to get going from 3rd August until 1st September. After this date, and until the end of September, the service will begin in Ventimiglia. 

For more information or bookings, click here. 

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