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How do I travel Italy by train? I want to visit several cities while in Italy this summer, including Florence, Rome, Peruggia, Venice, and Lake Como, and it seems like train is the best way to go. Should I buy a 10 day pass, or one way passes at each station? Is there anything I should know in particular about train travel in Italy? I want to visit several cities while in Italy this summer, including Florence, Rome, Peruggia, Venice, and Lake Como, and it seems like train is the best way to go. Should I buy a 10 day pass, or one way passes at each station? Is there anything I should know in particular about train travel in Italy? I am flying into and out of Rome.
should i buy a railpass for italy train travel or just pay as i go? i am going to be there for more than a month??? has anybody purchased a railpass for italy only, do you have to pay extra fees once your there to ride certain trains?
Train Travel in Italy and Ferry to Athens? We are on a cruise that departs Athens and returns to Rome. We are thinking of flying in to Rome and then taking a few days to take the train south, through Italy, then get a ferry over to Greece. What is the best port to make the ferry journey from, in Italy?
Is it safe for a 20 year old American woman to travel by train (by herself) in Italy? I'm going to Italy and really want to go to Verona or Milan, (but the closest I'm getting is Venice, so I want to take a train there for a day trip.....) Is it safe for me to travel by myself not only by train but around Italy as well? I know Italy isn't totally crime ridden, I'd just prefer to be safe than sorry.
Train travel in Italy - from Milan to Grosseto? I am arriving in Milan, Italy (Malpensa) via Amsterdam at 11:25am. I need to get from Milan to Grosseto & have been told that the train would be an easy and economical way to get there. I am trying to figure out which would be the best train to take from the below options: Depart 2:00pm from Milano Cantrale Arrive 4:39pm Firenze Rifredi Depart 5:16pm Firenze Rifredi Arrive 8:09pm Grosetto OR Depart 3:10pm Milan Centrale Arrive 4:42pm Genova Piazza Depart 4:52pm Genova Piazza Arrive 8:32pm Grosseto I have been told that Malpensa is more than an hour away from train station in Milan so I would also be interested in knowing advice on best way to get from airport to train station. Will I have enough time for bag retrieval, immigration, travel time, etc to make 2:00pm train? I also have been told that Florence train station is smaller and easier to manage (vs Genova) and therefore will be easier to navigate with luggage, etc. Any addtl info would be appreciated! THANKS
Question about train travel in Italy? My fiance and I will be travelling to Italy for our Honeymoon in June. We will be travelling from Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice, Venice to Sorrento and Sorrento to Rome, all on different days. We have looked into getting a EuroRail supersaver pass that entitles us to 3 days of unlimited travel, also purchasing an extra day. Altogether this will run about $450. Is this the best, most cost effective way to travel? Their website is difficult to understand, do we still need to pay extra for tickets? How do we know if we need reservations?
Italy Travel Question: Train to Lerici from Livorno? Is it possible to take a train from Livorno to Lerici or do I need to take the train to La Spezia and take a ferry or bus to Lerici ?
If i lived in Rome, Italy, could i travel by train to places such as Paris, Madrid, or Berlin by train? Im just curious cuz i want to go study abroad in Rome, but i would also like to visit these places well.
How to travel by train from Istanbul in Turkey to Northern Italy (Riva del Garda)- recommended routes, train t? I want go to Riva del Garda & I wish travel by train from Tukey to nearest Italian city to Riva.
Is RailEurope the best train for traveling within Italy? I want to book online to ensure my ride but am curious as to whether or not I'd be able to change my ticket if I happen to want to leave later. How flexible is it? How safe is it? And is it the main train in Italy?
I am a Indian Citizen. I want to travel from Frankfurt-Germany to Milan-Italy by Train. Do I need Schngen Visa Swiss Border. 8 Hours Travel by Train via Swiss.
Am thinking of travelling round italy by train...is this such a good idea..or? should I go for a package tour deal instead? My plan is Venice to Florence, then Rome and Pompei. Can it be done well in ten days? Probably fly into Milan, fly out from Rome.
How much does it cost in american dollars to travel from one place to another in Italy by train? like from rome to venice
Italy - What is the least expensive way to travel? I plan to travel to Italy in the next year or two. What is the least expensive way to get there from the Maine? I have a friend that is traveling to Ireland next month and she is leaving out of New York on the Queen Mary 2 and then is taking trains and a ferry to reach her final destination. Has anyone ever traveled via ship as opposed to plane across the Atlantic? Based on what she told me the tickets on the ship are not as expensive as one would think. Thoughts, advice????
With a UK student visa, can I travel to France or Italy by road/train from UK? Or anywhere in Europe accessible by road.
2 female adults travelling europe by train /france/italy/austria/croatia would like info on best ways to go? we would like to stop off at several places & stay 4 about 5days at each stop. we are both over 50 & fit & want to know the best times to go as well
Are there senior/older person train fares in France or Italy? My wife (senior ages) and I are planning to travel via train from Paris to Rome and perhaps from Pisa to London in July. The overnight from Paris to Rome looks attractive and we assume a sleeper (at what cost?) is desirable.
in italy can i travel from vicenza to treviso by train? going to italy soon need to know where i can easily travel to and from by train
Traveling by Train in Italy. Should I book tickets from Canada before hand or when we get there? And do we need a train pass or just buy them individual? Venice june 21-23 Florence June 24-27 (train Venice to Florence) Amalfi Coast (Train Florence to Naples) June 28-July 2 Rome July 3-6 (Train Naples to Rome)
How do I get to Brendisi Italy by train from Sorrento or Naples? Can I go to Athens and Santorini from there? Can I travel by train to Lecce Italy?
travel time from milan italy to paris by air and by train? i would like to know charges also
Should I get a eurail pass to travel around Italy on a budget? If yes, which pass? I am just visiting Nice in France and want to go from Nice to Venice by train. After that travel around Italy on train. Have a tight budget. Should I get a eurail pass or get seperate destination tickets? In Italy I intend to use the train for Venice-Florence, Florence-Pisa-Florence, Florence-Siena-Florence and Florence-Rome. Could I get cheap tickets between these places if I dont have a eurail pass. Also, in Nice, will want to make a day trips to Monte Carlo and Cannes. I am already above the age of a student pass and travelling with a partner. Will it be cheaper to go with on the spot bookings of train tickets or with a pass? Thanks for all suggestions!
What is the best transportation from Grenoble, France to Rome, Italy. Aside from air, is there a train? How many hours travel time (if by train) from Grenoble, France to Rome, Italy. I have a visa for France. I will visit friends in Italy, do i need a visa. I am from Asia
I am planning to travel to Paris France, this May by train from bologna, Italy? I am dominican and I will like to get in touch with people from dominican republic living in paris for a hommy welcome.
Things to do within 2 hour drive or train of Venice Italy? My wife and I will be Venice Italy for a conference. We have already done most of the tourist attractions in Venice during previous travel. We are now looking for things to do in the surrounding areas. We'll have about 2 days for fun. Do anyone have any suggestions? A friend has suggested we take a train to Verona. We've also heard this area has a wine region. We would prefer to get around by train but are open to renting a car. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thank you.
How can I travel from Florence (Italy) to Serre di Rapolano (~35km from Siena)? Is there train/bus combo? I'm arriving at the Florence (Italy) airport next July, and wondering if there is a way to get to Serre di Rapolano (SdR) from there (SdR is about 35km east southeast from Siena). Would I take a train or bus to Siena, and go from there to SdR, or should I travel via Perugia or some other route? Should I just take a taxi from Siena or some other spot if no public transport is available? If you have any specific info on train numbers/routes or bus routes and costs, it would help too. Thanks for any help you can provide!
can Italian schengen visa travel from Togo to Germany before going to Italy by train? can Italian schengen visa travel from Togo to Germany before going back to Italy by Train
Information about train travel from Rome to Carsoli? I am traveling to Italy in about 2 months time, and i will be flying to the Leonardo Da Vinci airport. I am a bit stuck as to where to go. I basically want to get the train from the airport to a train station in Carsoli just east of Rome city centre. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to what trains i need to catch to get to this Carsoli station? Thank you for anyone that can give me information! Sean Also is there any trains from the Ciampino Airport to Rome?
Best train travel options through Europe? I'm planning a 6-week trip to Europe starting in England and ending up in Italy. I want to visit a lot of the countries in between either to major cities or small towns. I'm wanting to know what the cheapest and best deal is for train travel. Should I get a railpass, a eurailpass, or buy point to point tickets? I'm also not sure of how many days I plan on traveling around or how many days that are going to be required to do that much traveling. I don't and probably won't have plans set in stone as I plan on going wherever whenever I feel like it. I'm 23 so I fall within the cheaper price range. Please give me your suggestions. im looking specifically for train travel...not plane travel even if its cheaper
do i need a swiss visa to travel from germany to italy by train (passing through switz. territory)? i am a turkish citizen with a valid US visa (I am a legal US resident ) and a schengen visa. I know I won't need a visa for airport transit but I am not sure about the train??? how strict are the swiss with their borders?
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Do train stations in Italy take credit cards and are internet cafes still popular? I'm going to travel by train in Belgium and Italy and just wondering if I can pay with a credit card? I didn't book my tickets on line so I can decide on the spot where to go next. Also, I know that there are many places with wifi available, but are there still internet cafes with computers around? I'll be in cities, mainly. I thank each one of you for your answers and your time. You are a wonderful, helpful community!
Cheapest way to travel from one city to another in Italy?? I will be going to Italy from Dec 18 - 26. I was thinking train is probably the cheapest way to travel from one city to another. Can anyone confirm this? Also what's an estimate price? The citys I will go to are Venice, Milan, Florence and Rome. also, will it be cheaper if I book the train online rather than buying them at the train stop?
How can i travel from Paris to Rome (Italy) by train? I want to travel from Moscow to Paris by Air and thereafter from Paris to Rome (Italy) by train. What is the train fare, frequency of train and procedure for this.
Would a family of 4 traveling by train from Florence to Rome in Italy, need to pre-book? I am travelling from Florence to Rome by train on the 7th of September. Do I need to pre-book my trip or can I simply get my tickets just before departure?
Italy (Milan) Travel: "How to get from Como to Bellagio?" (ferry? train?)? For a day-trip, what kind of transportation is available from Como to Bellagio?
Travel from Berlin to Italy by Train? Hi guys i just want to know if how long does it take for me to travel from berlin to ital by train, and how much does it cost!? can anyone please answer my question!? thanks much! Berlin to Italy... i mean
I will be traveling in Europe by train. Does any one know anything about train travel in Europe? How long does it take to travel by train from Paris, France to Milan, Italy? Should I buy the train tickets here in the U.S. before I leave, or should I buy in Europe? Thanks for any help!
Is it better to buy a Eurail pass or just individual train tickets while traveling in Italy? We are going to Italy for 12 days and plan spending 7 staying in Florence, but taking a few day trips around Tuscany. Would it make more economic sense to buy a Eurail pass or just individual tickets?
Do you have to purchase train tickets in advance when traveling in Italy? read on.? I'm planningon travel from Rome to two or three cities by train, could I purchase them at the train station the day that I want to travel or do I have to purchase them in advance?? Anyone who has traveled by train in Italy I'd like to hear from you...
In Italy, can I buy a travel/discount pass that covers trams, metros and intercity travel? I am traveling with my family to Italy from May 24th to May 29th. We plan to cover Rome, Florence and Venice. Hence our travel will include Tram/Metro travel within these cities as well as intercity train travel between Rome - Florence and Florence - Venice. Are there any travel/discount passes available that I should buy, which can make my travel cheaper? Or should I just buy tickets individually everytime I travel.
should we buy point to point tickets or rail pass - travel within Italy only? we are travelling by train through Italy, our route is Rome to La Spezia - La Spezia to Venice (via Pisa-Florence) Venice to Rome. Is it cheaper/easier to buy a rail pass or point to point tickets?? Can anyone assist. thanks!
whats the easiest and cheapest way to travel from paris, france to italy and back in a few days? im in paris current as of the 28th and i wanted to travel visit italy and maybe spain via the train. i was trying to figure out exactly what i should be looking for and/or what is the easiest and cheapest way to go?
How to get discount on Europe travel train/flight/stay when going as student? Any student ID card required? If a student ID card is required from where shall i get it? i am an Indian doctor going to Italy/Germany for training for 3 months. I have my local ID card . What else will i need? Is there any Indian company issuing student ID card ? what is the discount available and what facilities are covered for discount?
Italy Train Maps? I'm planning to hop around a couple of cities in Italy using the train but I can't seem to find a proper map which shows the schedule or pricing. I've tried going onto the Trenitalia website but everything is italian! i also tried to randomly search for trains travelling between different cities at different times but they always say it's not available...help!!!
How hard is it to travel around Italy in a car? if I stayed somewhere for a week could I travel from there? I am looking to rent a place somewhere in Italy but would like to see Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice, Sorrento...had thought about renting a car, is it trickey to get around? or easier to do daily train trips?
What is the best way to travel from Italy to Greece? I want to plan a trip to Naples, Italy and then go to Santorini. I know flying is probably best, but I want to know what is fastest and cheapest. How long does it take to take a train or ferry? And please, no lists of websites. All I want are straight answers.
In Nice, France, how does one get from the airport to the train station to take the RailEurope train to Italy? I will be flying into Nice, arriving in the early afternoon. I would like to take the RailEurope train to Tuscany (Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, or Terontola) because air travel seems very expensive from Nice to Florence or Rome. How do you get from the Nice airport to the train station to catch the RailEurope train? Is there a direct bus or other means of transportation (other than taxi)? Cost of such transport?
Please can anyone advise about travelling to Italy by train from London? Probably going Eurostar & then ??. any idea of approx times it takes. We were thinking of Italian Lakes.
travleing in Italy by train or rent a car? which one do you recommend? here is the plan for my short trip, 5 days : From Milan to Rome From Rome to Positano From Positano to Milan Can you please tell me which company (italiarail, euro rail) I should get the tickets from and how much it costs? Which one is better , rent a car or travel with train and spend more time sigh seeing? thank you, Katherine
germany to italy by train??? hey everyone. im going germany end of this month and i want to travel to italy by rail. help n e 1?? if u know of a railway website that will help me. or a name of a train company... i dont knw n e thing... thanks guys
What is the best way to travel Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey? I am thinking of flying into lisbon (portugal) and then just working my way across to turkey, in the order of portugal spain italy greece, then turkey, and than flying back home from there. Is the best way to do this by train? Should I buy a cheap used car and just drive my way across?
Amsterdam and Italy travel plans...? I am travelling from Canada to Amsterdam and Italy. I want to stay a week in each place. What is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Italy. (i heard it was the train) And does anyone know the best part to visit in Italy. (with only a week we won't have time for too much) What is the best time of year to travel to these places. I was thinking of the fall. (to avoid most other tourists)??
Euro train travel? I will be travelling between three countries in Europe; spain, france and italy. i would like to find out if anyone here knows any links, or has any experience travelling by train to and from these countries. Specifically i would like to know the names of the train stations from which the international trains depart from each country. Thank you. I cant seem to find any answers in books, or I dont know whether I am looking at the right things.
Question - travel Italy by rail? I'm going to Italy and will traveling within the country by rail (train). I need to buy a pass, but I see different options/websites. What is the difference between getting a pass from Trenitalia, Eurail, and any other companies? And don't they all use the same tracks anyway?
I need info on travelling through France,Spain,Italy,by train.? Doing this journey over three weeks, starting our journey in the UK.
Train System in Italy-How To Get Around? While in Italy I will be traveling: *From Rome --> To Florence *From Florence --> To Cinque Terre *From Cinque Terre --> To Venice I will also be traveling around within the cities. I am very confused about the rail system in Italy. -Do I need to reserve a seat in advance? -Should I buy a 4 day pass in advance? -Should I just buy the tickets when I get there? -What is the best website to find the train schedules? -Is it all just part of one rail system or are there different companies? -What should the cost/travel time be? -Any suggestions?
Travel passes for Italy? I am planning to visit Italy as a tourist. My plan includes staying in Rome. Then travelling to Pisa and then finally travel to Venice from Pisa. As you can understand this would involve a lot of travel within the cities (by either bus or Metro) and also intercity travels, preferrably by Trains. Can you please suggest if there is any all inclusive travel pass that i can use for this purpose. I am aware of a Euro rail pass, but that is not the kind of thing i am looking for. I need one combined pass that would enable me to trabvel both within city as well as intercity. I have travelled in Switzerland and have used a pass like this. It is normally valid for 4 days and enables you to travel all kinds of transport. There is also a discount in special transport tickets in site seeing location. Any help in this regard will be highly appreciated.
European Train Travel Question? I am going to Italy for a 2 month study abroad program this summer. I would like to also travel to Spain and Holland during the program for short weekend visits (say 4 or 5 visits over the 2 months). My question is--Is it cheapest to get a Eurail pass? I have heard that many people claim that the Eurail pass is more expensive that actually paying for the tickets at the station individually. Additionally, if it is not cheaper what would a ticket cost from Florence to Amsterdam and Florence to Madrid roundtrip?
Train travel from Venice to Florence/Rome? How easy it to travel between these cities and how long does it take? Any good websites to help with planning of tours of italy?
Travelling from Istanbul to Italy? Is there anyone who knows whether what are the mode of transportation I can take to travel from Istanbul to Italy? Is it cheaper to fly or to take the train? Is there any train that travels to Italy?
trip with bicycle and train in Italy? I'm looking for maps and decent guidebooks or websites that can help me plan my trip to Italy. I'll be flying to Palermo on May 8th. From Palermo I intend to make my way up north to Venice, stopping in Florence and Rome on the way. I'll be travelling with tent, sleeping bag, cooking stove and a bicycle. For longer distances I intend to take the train, but for my way to and from the camping sites I intend to use my bike. Are there any good maps for the bigger cities and the surrounding areas? Bike-friendly? Maybe a set of maps specifically designed for bike travel? All the maps I found are designed with car drivers in mind, they often give neither railway stations nor height lines. The few maps for bikers were too detailed for me, as they focused on only one region - and I want the whole of Italy. Any links on cycling in Italy? Where should I look/ask? For example, I know that there is a camping site not far from Palermo airport. How do I get there by bike after landing?
Travelling to Italy next year, 6 cities in 8 days - taking the train? We are spending almost every day in a different city, and plan only on taking the trains.... which is the best train company to use, and should we just buy tickets when we get to the station, or should we buy a pass?
Planning to travel to Italy? My husband and I are planning to go to Italy next JAN or FEB with another couple. I was wondering if you knew any affordable travel sites for self drive vacations. Last yr we went to Ireland w/ air, car and b &B's for one week was about $700 a person. I was hoping to find something around that price range. I've looked on all the regular sites (travelocity, expedia, priceline, etc) and they don't really have what I'm looking for. Air, and lodging (either b & b's or hotel or whatever) and I don't know about a car b/c someone said its real easy to get around with the train. So I don't know if we should forget the car altogether or rent a car. I guess I'm looking for any advice and tips I can get. And how soon should I book? For Ireland we booked a yr in advance and I'd like to do that this time, but only if I find a good deal. Thanks so much!
I will be traveling around Italy during Easter week. Is there a need to buy my train tickets online first? i would much prefer to buy point-to-point tickets once we're in italy itself, but i'm afraid it will be difficult since it's the easter period. we'll be going rome-florence-venice (in that order). are there price differences, and are the machines easy to use? thanks!!
Does any one know how a railway trip from Venice Italy to Florence is? Is it good? How much? Thanks!? travel, italy, venice, florence, train, rail
Travellling around Italy by train? I am travelling from Rome to Florence to Viareggio to Milan by train and wanted to knw if it is best to buy tickets before I go or when I get there. I have heard about fixed rate cards for different numbers of days. Anybody been there and done it?
france italy? what is the best way to travel between france and italy, train or cruise, and where to stay 10 days total.
train in italy? I'm planning my trip to italy, and i would like to know how much it will cost for travel from : # rome - florence # florence - venice # venice - milan i tried to search in www.trenitalia.com, but i can't find the price if i buy eurorail ticket, can i use it? if i can, is it cheaper ? are there any other idea? i have a bicycle, do i need to bring it with me?
Italy-Vienna Trenitalia international train help!? I'm going from Vienna to Florence roundtrip. My travel agent wants to sell me a Eurail pass, but from the Trenitalia (Italy rail), it seems much cheaper to buy point-to-point tickets.But I can't get point-to-point reservations on internat'l trains here in US. Or can I? Any suggestions? Ann Responses have been great. Looks like the best bet is to use Rail Europe for one way to Vienna-Florence and then get the return ticket in Florence. Or is that a bad idea? Ann
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