Has anyone traveled from Rome to Assisi? How far is it and can you take a train? What is the cost?

Hello Helen, <BR> <BR>The fastest journey time is 1hour 47mins by Eurostar, with a change of train at FOLIGNO. <BR>This leaves Rome at 07.37 and you arrive at Assisi at 09.24. <BR>The 2nd class fare is 27.700 LIRE <BR> <BR>Alternatively you can take an IR (inter-regional) train leaving Rome at 08.14. This is a direct train to Assisi/Perugia, arriving at Assisi at 10.32. <BR>The fare would be about 20.000 LIRE <BR> <BR>Hope this helps ... <BR> <BR>Steve

Steve: Is it worth going to Assisi for the day? Shopping, eating, etc. <BR> <BR>Appreciate your reply . Thanks.

We spent a day in Assisi and loved it. Used a tour guide named Anne Robichaud who made it a very special day. See www.annesitaly.com..also so comments about her on the Rick Steve's Website Graffiti wall..www.ricksteves.com

Hello Diane, <BR> <BR>Yes, Assisi is DEFINITELY worth a day-trip from Rome! It's one of my favourite places in Italy, - not to be missed! Make an early start to make it worthwhile, - there's so much to see... <BR> <BR>Assisi itself is about a 20-minute bus ride from Assisi railway station. There's a connecting bus service. <BR> <BR>N.B. When you get off the train don't hang around, - go straight out to the bus. If you miss it you'll have a long wait! The driver will send you into the station bar to buy your tickets, - but the main thing is to speak to him first so he knows to wait for you. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps ... <BR> <BR>Steve <BR>