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Traveling by Train in Italy:
The Basics
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Trains are some of the most efficient and economical ways of getting around in
Italy.
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It COULD get a bit confusing, though…
…so here are some of the basic things
you will need to know when
choosing to travel by train in Italy.
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Part 1: Buying a Train Ticket
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Train tickets in Italy are generally pretty cheap. For a few euros more, you can even purchase train passes for a day or week.
In some cities, the train passes can even be used for buses and trams!
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If you like having your tickets in advance, you can:
Buy tickets online via the train operator’s
website
Ask your travel agent or tour operator
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Having your tickets in advance is highly recommended,
especially during the busy summer months.
Reserve your seats, since everyone else is also
rushing to get on the same train!
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If you’re just out for a quick visit, you can:
Buy tickets directly at the
station
Buy tickets at the tobacconist, or
“tabacchi”
Use self-serve ticket machines
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Note that most self-serve machines have instructions in English as well as a variety of
other languages.
(and also accept credit and debit cards!)
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Part 2: Types of Trains (aka, what type of ticket to buy)
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Frecce and Eurostar Italia
• Higher price • Super-fast • Super comfortable • First-class coaches
only • Requires
reservations • Has coach and seat
assignments.
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Intercity Trains
• Moderate to low price • Trip takes a while
longer • Makes stops along the
way. • Offers first-class and
second-class coaches. • First class = guaranteed
seat • Second class = you MAY
end up standing until a seat frees up.
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Regional Trains
• Low price • Locals use to it to get
to and from work and school
• Usually offers only second-class coaches
• To get a seat, avoid rush hours!
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Part 3: Important Reminder: Validate that ticket!
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If your ticket doesn’t have a specific train number, date and time printed on it, you will need to get it validated before boarding.
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Look for a little green, white, or yellow electronic box, and insert your ticket into it to get your ticket timestamped or validated.
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Don’t let the conductor catch you without a
validated ticket during inspection!
That’s a fifty-euro
fine on the spot!
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Now, just sit back and enjoy the ride and the view!
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