Travelling from Verona to Innsbruck over the Brenner pass has been one of the great railway journeys of Europe since the line opened in 1866, and now its my chance to ride it.

As an added bonus ÖBB have just launched their "new generation" Railjet sets onto this route, so we get a chance to ride trains that have been in service for less than a month! Are they any good?

I've got a 1st Class Interrail ticket and so its time to test out both this stunning route and also these new trains!

Join me!

Departure: Verona Porta Nuova, Italy
Destination: Innsbruck Hbf, Austria
Distance: 274 km / 170 miles
Duration: 3 hrs 35 mins
Average speed: 76 km/h 47 mph

Example cost, adult single:
Standard class: €34,50 / £29.20
1st Class: €59,10 / £50.00

Interrail: €15 supplement payable for journeys over the Brenner Pass

Date of Travel: May 2024
Operator: ÖBB Railjet
Motive power: Class 1216 Taurus electric locomotive with Railjet New Generation coaching stock
Manufacturer: Seimens
Entered service: 2000 onwards

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