European transport routes

Plan roughly one and a half to two hours by road, before traffic delays. Book the correct Geneva stop.

Allow roughly one hour 40 minutes to two hours, depending on the train, then add the journey to and from the stations. Compare the complete departure, arrival and ticket conditions before booking.

A direct fast train brings you from central Florence to Venice. Allow about 2–2½ hours, then add local travel at each end.

A high-speed train makes this a manageable city-to-city journey. Allow about 3–3½ hours, then add local travel at each end.

Direct fast trains are convenient for moving from Milan to Venice with luggage. Allow about 2½–3 hours, then add local travel at each end.

A direct fast train gives you much more time in Naples than a slow regional journey. Allow about 1–1½ hours, then add local travel at each end.

Ordinary EAV trains connect Naples and Sorrento, but they are separate from the reserved tourist service. Allow about 1¼–1½ hours by ordinary eav train, then add local travel at each end.

The fast train is useful here because the high-speed line cuts through the Apennines. Allow about 40 minutes on a fast train, then add local travel at each end.

Choose a direct fast train for a short journey between the two city centres. Allow about 1–1½ hours, then add local travel at each end.

Fast trains work well for either a Turin stay or a full-day visit. Allow about 1–1¼ hours, then add local travel at each end.

Choose a direct regional or fast train, then compare the fare and arrival time. Allow about 1¼–1¾ hours, then add local travel at each end.

A direct train is an easy way to continue west from Verona to Milan. Allow about 1¼–1¾ hours on a fast train, then add local travel at each end.

Take the direct Trenord train to Varenna for a central-lake visit. Allow about 1 hour 5 minutes, then add local travel at each end.

Regional trains connect Florence and Pisa without a high-speed reservation. Allow about 1–1½ hours, then add local travel at each end.

The 131R bus can put you nearer Siena’s old town than its railway station. Allow about 1¼–1¾ hours on the fast bus, then add local travel at each end.

Compare a direct coastal train with a connection through Florence. Allow roughly 3–4 hours on a direct long-distance train, then add local travel at each end.

A direct train lets you reach Bari without adding an airport transfer at each end. Allow about 4¼–5 hours, then add local travel at each end.

FAL provides the rail connection between Bari and Matera, with separate Sunday and holiday arrangements. Allow about 1¾–2½ hours including any change, then add local travel at each end.

Direct trains make Bari to Lecce a useful move within Puglia. Allow about 1½–2 hours, then add local travel at each end.

The direct SAIS coach is a practical crossing between the two Sicilian cities. Allow about 2½–3 hours, then add local travel at each end.

A direct Trenord train is convenient for Bergamo city. Allow about 50 minutes, then add local travel at each end.

Monterosso is a useful first Cinque Terre stop when travelling south from Genoa. Allow about 1¼–2 hours, then add local travel at each end.

Plan this as a connection through the coast, not a quick direct train to a single Cinque Terre station. Allow roughly 2½–3½ hours, longer during works, then add local travel at each end.

Compare direct regional and long-distance trains down the Adige valley. Allow about 1½–2¼ hours, then add local travel at each end.