Historic trains in Friuli Venezia Giulia 2026: 38 routes to explore

Historic trains in Friuli Venezia Giulia 2026: travel through villages and memory

From 12 April to 20 December 2026, Friuli Venezia Giulia offers a program of historic trains linking over 30 destinations, with a focus on small towns and historic centers. Restored "Centoporte" coaches and steam, electric or diesel locomotives provide a slow-travel experience to discover landscapes, local crafts and cultural stories.

What the services include

• 38 scheduled runs in 2026, with stops in towns and art cities across the region.
• Memory-themed itineraries for the 50th anniversary of the 1976 earthquake, with stops in places such as Venzone, Gemona del Friuli and Osoppo.
• Thematic routes linked to regional events and culture, including special links to Pordenone Capital of Italian Culture 2027.

Key dates and highlights

• Spring Festival Train: 12 April 2026 (Trieste - Latisana)
• UNESCO Cities Train: 3 May and 13 September 2026 (Palmanova, Aquileia, Cividale)
• Border Train: 28 June and 16 August 2026
• Dolomites of Friuli Train: 12 July 2026 (towards Barcis)
• Medieval Train: 30 August and 6 September 2026
• Abbeys and Vineyards Train: 20 September 2026 (towards Cormòns)
• Special for Pordenone: 2 August 2026 and services linked to Pordenonelegge

Fares and how to book

Promotional flat fares are applied regardless of route length:

• Electric or diesel traction: adults €10 (return), children 4–12 years €5, under-4s free.
• Steam traction: adults €15 (return), children 4–12 years €7.50, under-4s free.

Tickets go on sale online and at official ticket offices: available on the Fondazione FS website and Trenitalia from two weeks before each departure until sold out. Seats cannot be reserved. Maximum capacity per historic train: 250 passengers.

Practical tips for travellers

• Wear suitable clothing: vintage coaches may lack central heating or air conditioning.
• Bicycles are allowed on board subject to limited non-reservable spaces.
• PromoTurismoFVG staff will provide territorial and historical information during journeys.

Why these trains matter

The initiative supports sustainable, slow tourism that highlights villages, local communities and historical heritage. Complementary activities such as guided tours, tastings and nature walks enhance discovery of the region.

For the full timetable and updates consult the official PromoTurismoFVG website.