During the Oktoberfest, the Espresso Monaco already traveled from Italy to the Bavarian capital as an Oktoberfest train. Now the train is to be used again as a Christmas train during the Advent season, offering the opportunity to explore various Christmas markets in Europe. Find out what you need to know about the night train and how you can use it from Munich here.
When the train runs
The German Christmas markets are world-famous and attract numerous tourists who want to be enchanted by their magic. Italian guests travel by night train from Rome to Munich and back on two weekends in December to experience the magic of the festive season. The train departs from Roma Termini station in Rome at 19:57 on December 5 and 12 and arrives at its destination at 13:30 on the following Saturday afternoon. It then returns on Sundays on December 7 and 14 at 13:40 from Munich Central Station.
So if you want to swap the German winter for Italian flair or do your Christmas shopping in Rome, you can book a ticket on these dates. The Espresso Monaco is a sustainable alternative to flying and also impresses with its Christmassy atmosphere on board.
What to expect on the Christmas train
Similar to the Oktoberfest train, the Christmas train also has a few seasonal surprises in store for you. You can look forward to a festively decorated train, Christmas music and a Christmas menu, including panettone for dessert. So you can get into the right mood for your little Advent excursion.
On its way from Italy to Germany, the Christmas train also stops in some charming Italian and Austrian cities, which have their own wonderful Christmas markets. So Munich or Rome don’t have to be the destination. Instead, you can also visit Bolzano, Verona, Innsbruck or Kufstein, for example. You can choose between a sleeper cabin or a seat in a shared carriage. Prices vary depending on the type of compartment you choose. You can find more information about the Christmas train on the Treni Turistici Italiani website. More special offers of this kind are to follow in the future, so we are excited to see where the journey will take us.