I went on a passenger train in Italy from Sicily to Naples that boarded a ferry to cross a strait. The train ride wasn't very expensive at about $30 and our journey took almost six hours.

My partner and I rode the ItaliaRail sleeper train from Rome to Sicily in a cabin. From the noisy ride to the mediocre snacks, I'd say it wasn't worth it.

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