La Fs Foundation expand theHistoric trains on offer with two new itineraries between Piedmont and Lombardy, designed to accompany travelers in discovering autumn's culinary delights and scenic beauty. Between October and November, special connections will be available from Milan to Alba and from Turin to Canelli, with tastings, masterclasses, and vintage carriages.
From Milan to Alba in the heart of the Langhe
The first appointment will be with the historic train Milan-Alba, scheduled for the Sundays of October 11, 18 and 25, 2026. The convoy will leave from Milan Central Station at 9:05 and reach Alba at 12:35, passing through Pavia, Alessandria and Asti.
The return journey will begin at 18:20 PM, with arrival in the Lombardy capital scheduled for 22:00 PM. This tour will allow you to spend a full day in the Langhe, precisely during the season when the region offers some of its most iconic products, from truffles to the great Piedmontese wines.
The connection will be made with the Gran Confort carriages The 1970s-era rooms feature large windows and spaces designed to make the journey an integral part of the experience. Tastings of seasonal products and in-depth discussions on Nebbiolo and local traditions will be organized throughout the tour.
The Centoporte on the Monferrato railway
In November the calendar will continue with the historic train Turin-Canelli, scheduled for the Sundays of November 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026. The convoy will depart from Turin Porta Nuova and reach Canelli with stops in Turin Lingotto, Bra and Alba, travelling along the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato Railway.
The journey will take place on board the historic Centoporte carriages from the 1920s. Along the way, tastings and masterclasses will be offered dedicated to the wines, typical products, and sparkling wine culture of the Alta Langa and Monferrato regions. The inaugural event on November 1st will have a special feature. The convoy will be pulled by a steam locomotive, following an autumnal route through hills, vineyards, villages, and landscapes dominated by foliage. This first journey will depart from Turin Porta Nuova at 8:55 a.m., arriving in Canelli at 11:29 a.m. The return journey will begin at 6:12 p.m. and conclude in the Piedmont capital at 9:15 p.m.
On other Sundays, the train will depart at 8:55 AM, but will reach Canelli at 10:43 AM. The return journey is scheduled for 18:15 PM, arriving in Turin Porta Nuova at 20:20 PM.
Slow travel as a tourist experience
With the new connections the FS Foundation aims to strengthen the role of historic trains in tourism and cultural promotion of the territories. Vintage trains thus become a link between large cities, small villages, landscapes, and local productions, transforming travel into an experience to be enjoyed at a slower pace.
The goal is to offer travelers a different way to discover Piedmont and Lombardy, combining railway memories with the food and wine heritage of the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato regions.
Tickets and information
I Tickets are available on the website and through all Trenitalia sales channels, including the app, station ticket offices, vending machines and travel agencies.
Further information on itineraries and historic trains is available through the FS Foundation channels.
