Has any taken a day trip to Assisi via train from Rome? Looking for your thoughts. I've looked at the Ferrovie Dello website and I noticed only one train in the morning (9 am) with a stop at Foligno. How long do you get to transfer trains to Assisi. In the evening (after 7 pm)I see that there is only 3 trains back to Rome. Is this information accurate or is there other trains available not listed? What difference between 1st & 2nd class? From train station in Assisi, whats best way to get to the Churches--taxi, bus, or do you walk to them?
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Seattle, WA, USA
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The town that the train takes you into is Santa Maria degli Angeli (sometimes referred to as "Lower Assisi"). It does have a huge duomo (cathedral) built around the little chapel where St. Francis died. The main sites, however, are in Assisi proper, up on the hill. To get up there you can either take a taxi (the fastest but by far priciest way) or a bus. It's too far to walk for all but the most serious hikers.
Use Google Earth as a resource to see distances between places.
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Poulsbo, WA, US
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You can walk to the lower church which is about 5-10 min from the train. To get into the old city, a bus or taxi is needed. The bus leaves from right in front of the train station. The trains are somewhat limited connecting to Rome but you would need to check the schedule.
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Pittsfield, MA
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In June 2008, we took the train from Termini in Rome to Assisi but we stayed overnight one night and then went on to Florence the next day. Train trip takes about 2.5 hours and is very comfortable. We did not have tickets in advance or reservations. The scenery along the way is lovely. Arrival at the train station is in the lower town. The charming, spectacular upper village is the place to be. From the front of the of train station, take the orange bus (or a taxi) up the village. For a wonderful walk, take the bus all the way up to Piazza Matteoti then wander all the way back down through the charming, beautiful winding streets of Assisi. The Basilica San Francesco is awe-inspiring for both its art and for its devotion to St. Francis.