Is there a train from Portugal to Italy?

Okay, so you wanna know if you can hop on a train in Portugal and just end up in Italy, huh? Like some kind of super-cool, scenic,跨国 (that’s “kuàguó,” meaning “transnational” in Chinese, I just learned it!) adventure?

Well, bummer alert: There isn’t a direct train, unfortunately. I know, right? Major letdown. I mean, imagine just settling in with a good book and waking up in Rome! Ugh, dreams.

I looked into it, and getting from Lisbon to Rome by train is… well, it’s an experience. Think 45 to 48 hours. Forty-eight! That’s like two whole days just on trains. And get this – around 8 train changes. Eight! Seriously, who wants to lug their suitcase on and off trains eight times? I once had to change trains three times going from London to Edinburgh, and I swear I almost left my backpack on one of them. (Pro-tip: set an alarm on your phone, or something!).

Apparently, there are about 3 services a day covering that whopping 1861km distance. But honestly, with that many changes and the sheer amount of time… I’d be tempted to fly! Unless you’re really committed to that whole train travel vibe, or maybe have a lot of time on your hands. What do you think? Is that adventure really worth it, or are you just romanticizing train travel like I sometimes do?