Last year was dubbed as the “European year of railway”, with the aim to promote travelling by train as a safe and sustainable means of transportation. In addition to safety and sustainability, travelling by train has many more advantages. For example, you can simply relax and enjoy the view, there is plenty of room to stretch your legs every now and then, you can use the phone or go on the internet, and the seats are often a lot more comfortable than the seats on a plane. This time in voestalpine travel tip!, five sunny railway routes within Europe.
The villages Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, and Riomaggiore form Cinque Terre. Because most of these villages have a no-car policy, it is best to discover Cinque Terre by train. You can easily visit all five villages that have been built against the rocks, with outstanding views guaranteed. Although the train travels through quite a few tunnels in the Italian mountains, you can still enjoy a breathtaking view, with mountains on one side and Mar Ligure, part of the Mediterranean Sea, on the other side. Do note that different types of trains pass these tracks, so be sure to hop on board of one of the all station services instead of an inter-city service.
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