Somerville, MA (PRWEB) November 05, 2014 -- ItaliaRail, the experts on train travel to, from and around Italy announced today that tickets for the new Thello Riviera train connecting the South of France and Italy are now available for purchase.
The new train will travel between Marseille and Milan, offering stops along the way in popular and dazzling French Riviera destinations such as Monaco, Nice, Antibes and Cannes plus the picturesque Italian seaside cities of Genoa, Savona and San Remo. The train traveling from France to Italy leaves Marseille at 3:30 pm and arrives in Milan at 10:50 pm. Trains in the opposite direction depart Milan Centrale station at 3:10 pm and arrive at Marseille St. Charles station at 10:29 pm.
Sample travel times and price ranges between key cities include:
Milan-Nice: 4 hours and 41 minutes - from $20
Genoa-Nice: 3 hours - from $20
Genoa-Marseille: 5 hours and 35 minutes - from $34
Milan-Marseille: 7 hours and 20 minutes - from $40
The train itself is similar to Trenitalia’s state-of-the-art, high-speed Frecciabianca train. All trains offer amenities such as air conditioning, generous space for luggage, a refreshment service, and power sockets at each seat. Both first and second class are available, with first class boasting larger seats capable of a deeper recline and improved legroom.
“ItaliaRail is excited to start offering this new Riviera Route along the coast of the French and Italian Mediterranean amid some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. Popular French and Italian Riviera destinations are now available to passengers traveling between France and Italy all with the ease of one train and one ticket,” said Mike Fuller, CEO of ItaliaRail LLC.
The first train from Milan leaves December 14th while the train originating in Marseille starts December 15th. Tickets are available to book in advance now at http://www.italiarail.com. Book early to take advantage of special discounted fares.
About ItaliaRail: ItaliaRail are the experts on Italy train tickets and passes. In cooperation with Trenitalia, Italy's only national railway, ItaliaRail provides a direct connection to Trenitalia's reservation system allowing rail travelers access to the most routes at the best prices. Travelers are able to book in multiple currencies and knowledgeable customer service agents are available to answer questions and give advice on train travel throughout Italy. ItaliaRail was launched in 2005 and is a division of InterRail, LLC.
Mary Ekelund, International Rail, LLC, http://www.interrail.com, +1 (617) 519-5660, [email protected]
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