- Italy has launched a new Bavarian-themed night train, the Munich Express, connecting Rome to Munich specifically for Oktoberfest.
- Operated by FS Treni Turistici Italiani, the 16-hour journey will run on two dates this autumn: 26 September and 3 October.
- The train features an Oktoberfest-themed dining car offering fresh draft beer, Bavarian music, and traditional food.
- Fares for the special service start from €99 each way, with various cabin options available for booking.
- Oktoberfest, which has been running since 1810, is the world’s largest celebration of Bavarian culture.
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Rome to Munich ‘beer train’ sleeper service for Oktoberfest launched