Also in 2024 there will be the wonderful Foliage Train. A journey that takes passengers to discover the beautiful autumn landscapes between Piedmont and Switzerland. Getting on board the train means living a unique experience in contact with a varied territory of mountains, forests and cascades, inflamed by the beautiful colors that only autumn can give us.
In just under two hours from Domodossola you will arrive in Locarno (and vice versa). A journey of 52 km that connects the two cities allowing you to enjoy incredible experiences. A slow, exciting journey aboard the typical blue and white trains that connect Italy and Switzerland.
How to plan the perfect trip aboard the foliage train
The Foliage Train runs along the Vigezzina-Centovalli Railway, considered by Lonely Planet to be among the ten most beautiful in the world. The ticket includes an intermediate stop on the outward journey or on the return trip, so that you can visit the localities that dot the rail route: the most recommended are Re, Intragna or Santa Maria Maggiore. The latter really is a little gem that looks like something out of a fairy tale. It is the Alpine village of painters and chimney sweeps. Truly quaint.
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. One can purchase the ticket online only with the reservation or at ticket offices in Domodossola or Locarno, which arethe arrival and departure stations . There is so much beauty to admire that it is impossible to return disappointed. Autumn then that dresses the landscape in the brightest colors will fill your heart and soul. The train will run From October 12 to November 17, 2024.
Prices depend on the type of train you choose and the class. Find more info here.
The advice is not to make a day trip but to sleep a night out in Locarno. Very deserving with its natural landscapes and beautiful lake.