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Metro-Bus-Tram   Rome

Metro-Bus-Tram, Rome

 231 Reviews  The public transportation system is fairly efficient and connects you to most zones in town. The best way to move around is by bus & metro (this latter having only 2 lines: A & B, although they are... 

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Vaporetto   Venice

Vaporetto, Venice

 124 Reviews  Alilaguna is a private company seperate to ACTV who run most of Venices Vaporettos. They operate services between Marco Polo airport and Venice as well as a number of the other islands in the Venetian... 

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By Train   Florence

By Train, Florence

 68 Reviews  Understanding the Billboard Train Times in the station. The photo shows the train number, the time it leaves and where it makes stops. They are all listed by the 24 hour clock time. Listed in the... 

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Subway/Metro   Milan

Subway/Metro, Milan

 63 Reviews  There excist subway in Milano which is the cheapest way for travelling inside the city area, and most probably the quickiest too. If visiting Milano by car, the best is to reach one of the starting... 

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Train   Verona

Train, Verona

 25 Reviews  DEPOSITO BAGAGLI is the italian name... You can find one (see picture #1) at the Porta Nuova Train station but, since every bus from/to the province stops there, it may be convenient for leaving your... 

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The train   Pompeii

The train, Pompeii

 35 Reviews  Getting to Pompeii and/or Herculaneum is very easy and inexpensive by train from Sorrento (we did) or Naples. Go to the station and ask for round-trip tickets on the Circumvesuviana. It'll cost about... 

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Train   Bologna

Train, Bologna

 24 Reviews  The size and traffic volume of Bologna Centrale makes it Italy’s fifth-largest train station. An average of 159,000 persons every day, 58 million per year, pass through its 839.5 square-foot facility.... 

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Train   Pisa

Train, Pisa

 55 Reviews  Understanding the Billboard Train Times in the station. The photo shows the train number, the time it leaves and where it makes stops. They are all listed by the 24 hour clock time. Listed in the... 

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Trains   Genoa

Trains, Genoa

 10 Reviews  Going to Genova by train is probably the wisest solution, even if not the cheaper one too. If you come from the North of Italy or from the Western part of the region (Savona and Imperia provinces),... 

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Train   Palermo

Train, Palermo

 9 Reviews  Central Station Palermo is referred to as "Stazione Centrale" or Stazione for short. It is a likely location you will see during your time here because if you are coming by train then of coarse you... 

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Bycicles   Ravenna

Bycicles, Ravenna

 7 Reviews  Emilia-Romagna region is one of the most active ones in using bicycles! Maybe one of the main factors of bike popularity is that these cities are between Alps and Apennines on the flat land which... 

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Trains   Como

Trains, Como

 4 Reviews  Very easy indeed. Trains run from Milan Nord Cadora and Milan Centrale stations. Trains from Milan Centrale arrive at Como San Giovanni station, trains from Cadorna arrive at Como Nord Lago (very... 

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Train between the Cinque Terre Villages   Manarola

Train between the Cinque Terre Villages, Manarola

 7 Reviews  It is easy to get to Manarola by train. Perfect direct way to get there either from the south or north. Getting around Manarola is straight forward. Enjoy the view from the foot path along the sea but... 

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walking   Vernazza

walking, Vernazza

 4 Reviews  The best way to get around Vernazza and the Cinque Terre is by foot. Walking along the cliffs between villages is a fantastic experience and the views are spectacular. You don't need proper hiking... 

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train   Liguria

train, Liguria

 7 Reviews  Trenitalia has trains running all along the coast. It is easy to get on a train from Genoa to a smaller resort town in the neighbourhood. We flew into Genoa airport from there took the shuttlebus to... 

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Airports from/to Rome   Rome

Airports from/to Rome, Rome

 139 Reviews  For me , marco1989 is best company for Rome Private Transfer from/to Fiumicino Airport or from/to Civitavecchia. Transportation is furnished by licensed insured professional drivers and vehicles, who... 

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By train (Santa Lucia station)   Venice

By train (Santa Lucia station), Venice

 43 Reviews  We spent a couple days in Vicenza before continuing our trip east to Venice. The quickest and most efficient way to get to Venice was by train, so we purchased our tickets at the station in Vicenza,... 

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By Bus   Florence

By Bus, Florence

 48 Reviews   Florence is a great walking city, but sometimes you need a little help. You can catch the orange ATAF buses for trips around the city that are just too long to walk (or if the weather is really... 

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Trains   Milan

Trains, Milan

 84 Reviews  While I do not have practical information here for the train system in the Milan area, I do have two important points to share. First of all is that the trains we experienced arrived according to... 

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Buses   Verona

Buses, Verona

 11 Reviews  The Ryanair site lists only one bus a day, but has two flights a day. I'm pretty sure that they run a bus to meet each incoming and outgoing planet, but you might want to double-check. I had no... 

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Airplane   Bologna

Airplane, Bologna

 10 Reviews  if you want to know all the airlines company and all the flight form and to Bologna you can find in the Bologna airport website....there is'n only Ryanair, but other low cost or regular companies that... 

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Busses   Pisa

Busses, Pisa

 23 Reviews  Bus is caught right outside the train terminal (next to the information center). Look for the " i " which denotes visitor's information. During Christmas and special holidays, the bus is free! Entire... 

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airport   Genoa

airport, Genoa

 5 Reviews  the Piazza Principi Station is only 8km far from the airport. here is the info about the bus service. and here the pdf bilingual printable foldout by taxi you can ask the flat fare at Radio Taxi 

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Ship/Boat   Palermo

Ship/Boat, Palermo

 3 Reviews  It is a convenient way to get to Palermo and bring your car along. There are two companies offering the connection services: Grandi Navi Veloci offers three connections: .From Genoa, daily, duration:... 

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Ferry   Como

Ferry, Como

 5 Reviews  One of the most unforgettable scenic experiences a traveler can have in this beautiful region of Italy is to see the Lago di Como area by water. Don't miss the opportunity to take a lake ferry either... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Best way to go places in Rome

by Penelope4

I highly recommend that you take the public transportation in Rome for several reasons: a) they are clean, b) the transportation network is excellent, c) very reliable - you don't have to wait for a long time, d) very affordable. Tickets are available at kiosks at the subway, near the tram or bus stops. You can use them for all modes of transport including metro (they run approximately every 7-10 minutes, from 5:30 am until 11.30pm every day), tram and bus (run from 5:30 am till midnight). If you're a short-term visitor, as it takes time to learn the bus lines, better take the metro (there are only 2 lines - A and B and they pass to important places).Speaking of taxis, it is a bit difficult to hail a cab at the street but if you're lucky to get one, be sure to ask to put the meter down.

Taking the train

by goodfish

As is the case in most of Europe, trains are a primary mode of transportation in Italy and usually the easiest, most economical way to get from Point A to Point B. Because train travel is not so common in the US, figuring out how the system works can be a source of some anxiety for Americans taking their first trips by rail in a foreign country. Here's the good news:Trenitalia operates the vast majority of the country's rail system so the operation is usually very consistent.Stations in the major cities are well-staffed and you can usually find help.In many parts of Italy. like major cities and the Amalfi coast, taking a train is MUCH less stressful than dealing with a car.And finally, in the course of digging around for tips prior to our Trenitalia shuttle from Rome to Naples, I ran across an excellent web site covering darn near anything you want to know about train travel in Italy,...

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Renting a Car

by J_Antunes

I found the italian drivers to be quite crazy and the roads, although good, have a lot of traffic. If you choose using a car make an investment in a good road map or rent a GPS system. Roads can be confusing! I have rented my car through www.carhire3000.com and it was quite cheap.

Eurailpass Supplements on Italian train

by mccalpin

We frequently discuss here on VT how Eurailpasses are not a bargain within Italy. One reason is that to use the Eurailpass on a 'premium' train, you must not only get a reservation in advance, but also pay a supplement (which includes the reservation fee). Regional (i.e., local) trains do not require this supplement. To figure out whether a Eurailpass is worth the cost, you need to generally plan out your trip using www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html . Note the fares for the various types of trains. Then note that if you have a Eurailpass, you will have to pay the supplements listed below over and above the pass on all 'premium' trains."Supplements in Italy Surcharges and/or reservation costs are required for these domestic day trains: Eurostar Italia - 1st and 2nd class: € 15 (approx. USD 22,20 / AUD 8,75) Eurostar Italia AV - 1st and 2nd class: € 20 (approx. USD 29,60 / AUD 35)...

Car Rental

by Waalewiener

Well well I say go with the Fiat Panda , ours had 4 doors .We expected to get a Ford KA but when we got to Amsterdam they gave us a choice Ford KA or Fiat Panda .I said which one has 4 doors ,he said the Panda has .We took the Panda and we drove 2900 KM in two weeks and it was easy on Gasoline and it was a lovely little Car .BTW we rented with EuroCar company Hansi

Itty Bitties

by msbrandysue

The main Italian way to get around is by Itty Bitty cars and motorcylces. They are IN ABUNDANCE. Don't think you're gonna see any SUVs here. They do not really have any traffic laws either so the motorcycles will be in the same lane as cars and buses. It was scary at first. If you've never been and you're renting a car. Take it easy til you see what you're up against.My suggestion: taxis and public transportation!

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Italy train bookings

by ashipway

Hi,don't worry too much, most of the booking sites do not allow you to purchase tickets or make bookings further out than 60 days. If you wait until August for your October travel you should find them available. Otherwise purchase them while you are in Italy.cheers,

Separate train tickets

by meltyan

I found out it's cheaper to buy tickets separately as opposed to Eurail pass. Rome to Pisa might costs around 25 euros, pisa to florence costs around 20 euros, and florence to venice around 35 euros, TOTAL would be around 80 euros, and eurail 3-day pass is 142 euros for an adult (2nd class). So, obviously there's a big saving if you buy the tickets separately.

Italian Railpass - SINGLE country

by ViajesdelMundo

There is a Single-Country Rail Pass for Italy, which I used a few yrs ago and it was VERY cheap then, we travelled from top to Otranto in Puglia and back over 6 weeks and it was only $450 for the 2 of us. Of course, I am sure that has changed, but it still looks good per this site I just pulled up: http://www.armchair.com/railways/railpass/italian_railpass_single_country_railpass.htmBest part of it was that you buy it at the point you start, and it was not available ahead of time; which is actually very good, so tht if your plans change at all,you have not put out money for something you don't use.

Train Tickets for US Citizens

by laforstraveller

The only "Official" reseller of Trenitalia tickets in the US, Wandrian, is basically worthless. They do not have access to any of Trenitalia's promotional prices such as the Smart or Amica promotions/discounts. They only have access to Standard fare tickets. They are very much the same as RailEurope, but operate on a slightly different operating system, called Railkey. They have other sites that are country specific, just like RailEurope. The Italian site is called Italiarail.Wandrian charges a $20 processing fee for tickets/reservations--but, that will only cover 3 tickets/reservations. If you have more tickets that need to be purchased, they charge an addtional $20(for up to 3). This includes any time you have a train change--for example, if you travel from Nice to Pisa, with a train change in Genoa, that counts as two tickets--even though it is for one journey. If you have two people...

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  For my 3rd trip to Italy, my mother and I are on a tight budget (food-wise). On previous visits, I'd simply select a recommended... 

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A: Sandi, I'm no expert on Italian eating but eating from each menu section would be an incredible feat. We always order a starter OR a dessert and then we order either a... 

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