Popping over to Milan this year -- perhaps for the World Expo 2015 or Fashion Week -- is easier and less expensive than ever with Rail Europe’s new high-speed Thello train route from Marseille, France.

With this new service -- an international day route that takes you past the beautiful scenery of the French and Italian rivieras -- there's no need to change trains at the France-Italy border. Travel the full journey between Marseille and Milan, or board the WiFi-enabled train at Mediterranean cities like Toulon, Cannes, Nice, Monaco, Savona, and Genoa (depending on your direction). The best part? Tickets start at just $40.