From France to Italy overnight with Thello. Trenitalia and a private French rail company have combined forces to create Thello (pronounced tell-OH), which operates overnight long-haul trains between Paris and Venice, with six stops in between. Venice Ironchetto Parking, Isola Nuova del Tronchetto, tel. Freephone 800.355920; www.govenice.org Hello Venice, tel. It is worthwhile picking up a multiple day pass, which often offers discounts on tickets.
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