From the train panoramic views inflamed by autumn colors
The renowned foliage train will return again this year, from October 12 to November 17. Just think that the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway, according to the famous publishing house Lonely Planet is among the ten most beautiful in the world. In autumn, in fact, the railway route becomes an autumnal painting with forests that turn yellow, orange, reddish and brown. A natural spectacle that can be admired right from the train.
On the journey from Domodossola (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province) to Locarno (Switzerland), wild valleys are crossed. The 52-kilometer train journey includes an intermediate stop on the outward journey or on the return journey to give the opportunity to discover nearby places such as Re, Santa Maria Maggiore, Malesco, Druogno, etc.
The opening of sales has already started, although the main website is being updated. The round-trip ticket price (from 37 euros) includes seat reservation, any intermediate stop (to be reserved online), and any surcharge for traveling aboard the scenic trains. You can purchase the online ticket only with the reservation.
Departures are there every day at different times (travel time does not exceed 2 hours). All the trains you find listed (Centovalli Express, Panoramic, International) run on the same route as the Foliage.
How to get to the Foliage train from Rome?
The Foliage train leaves from Piedmont, a distant region from Lazio. There is no direct high-speed train, you will have to arrive in Milan (about 3 hours) and then from the Milanese capital take the train to Domodossola (1.39 h). Another option would be to travel by car, about 7 hours of travel, 2 more than by train.