Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this week's video - a detailed guide to train travel in Italy. Let me know if you have any more questions and be sure to check out the written version here for more tips: happytowander.com/how-to-take-trains-in-italy/
Bonjourno! Thank you for the video. We loved taking the train from Lviv to Krakow to Warsaw to Gdansk during our time there. We are retired American educators now considering moving to Italy with the ERV. We hope to visit Italy in the spring. Grazie! Dean & Cindy
Great video was in Italy in May and booked first class on Frecciarossa from Florence to Venice. I had a seat on a row with only one seat on each side of the aisle. My husband was across 😅 aisle and we both had windows and they were huge. It was a scenic trip. And we even had a small meal. Also we were able to use the seniors discount. The local trains were not quite as comfortable and the cars were very busy. Also, there were so many travellers who had large rolling luggage which made it more difficult to get in and out of your seat. I travel with a backpack so I was fine but so many people were struggling. Also the trains didn’t run in time but there was a strike planned for the following day so that may have had something to do with it. Apparently train strikes occur a few times in the year so make sure you avoid that😔
This is a great comprehensive video! Thank you. Last October we were able to purchase a ticket onboard a regional train from the controller going from Milano Centrale to Varenna (Lake Como). We were planning on taking a later train, however the earlier train to Varenna happened to be on the adjacent track. It only cost a few extra euros.
Fantastic job with a very complicated subject! I'm booked on the overnight train from Rome to Palermo...very exciting! This was a great help. Thanks for sharing!
Hello! Do I need to validate a ticket that has an specific date, time and seat number for Italo or Trenitalia? My family is traveling to Italia in a few weeks. 😊 Thanks!!!
Hi, very good video. Question: I finished buying train tickets online for my wife and I, but only got 1 QR code for both. Is this normal? Or will I be getting actual tickets after the check in? Thank you.
I always appreciate content like this. Very informative and useful for our trip to Italy. Thank you!! Question - In the video, you mentioned several times about tickets for regional trains need to be validated at the station. How about tickets for high speed trains (Trenitalia and Italo) when purchased online? Do we still need to validate tickets for high speed train when purchased online?
Yes you’re totally right! The distinction I meant to make though was that they have their own websites and sometimes are treated a bit differently to other Trenitalia trains since they weren’t always part of Trenitalia. I learned this the hard way when I couldn’t find the platform for my Ferrovie del Sud Est train in Bari and found out all those trains leave from their own special platform at the end of the station haha. That’s why I wanted to warn people just in case! :)
You can validate it within the Omio app! Here is an excerpt from their FAQ (help.omio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360019305933-Trenitalia): "All Trenitalia tickets can be displayed on a mobile device for inspection and, therefore, do not need to be printed. If you are travelling on a regional train (Regionale), you need to check in before travelling. Check-in is available from the moment of purchase until the train's scheduled departure time. You can complete the check-in process via Your Bookings or in the Omio app. Simply click the button ‘Start check-in and view ticket(s)’ either in the confirmation email or via the app. Clicking this button will take you to a new screen detailing your journey information. Please scroll to the bottom of this page and click the button ‘Check-in’. You will then need to click ‘Next’, and you will see the message ‘Check-in complete. Have a pleasant journey!’. You’re now checked in!" Hope that helps :)
Very helpful video. Thank you! I have one question. You mentioned entering the total amount of people you are buying tickets for into the app search. So if I buy four tickets on the Trenitalia app- when I go to check in on the app for that train trip- do I have to check in four times or just once?(since I purchased four passenger tickets in one purchase)
Hi, great video. I'm going to Italy in March for 6 weeks. I will be taking the train everywhere so your video will help me immensely. Did you happen to visit Sicily at all? If so, any suggestions for places to visit or ways to travel?
Nice video. Best one have seen so far. Question did not see mentioned. If handicapped in wheel chair or have mobile scooter they have space to park on train? Do they have ramp readily available to use or need someone from train company to assist? Thx
I've been trying for ages to simply see the train routes - with individual stops - for destinations out of Rome through Lazio, Umbria, and Tuscany. I'm looking for places to stay along a train route and so far, have to put each destination in individually. Do you have any ideas?
If you're hoping to get the best possible deal, I would say to book as soon as you know your travel plans! For high speed trains, usually tickets are released months in advance and the cheapest fare types are limited in number, so depending on your travel date/route, it's possible the cheapest tickets will sell out even months before you go. Luckily, end of September won't be as busy as the peak summer season, so if you need more time to decide, then I think you should be okay for now. I just had a quick look at Rome to Florence for end of September and there's still Super Economy tickets left for Business :) Assuming you're booking a popular route, odds are the tickets will not sell out completely on every single train, so if you need more time to decide, you'll always have options... they might just not be as cheap as you could have gotten them if you booked earlier! Hope that helps, and safe travels
@@HappytoWander thank you! Landing in milan then lake como for 3 nights then train to florence 3 nights then train to Rome for last 3 nights. I will let my travel agent know.
Great video as always Christina. I want to book using Trainline as I cant download the Trenitalia app from Australia. But I’ve heard reviews that people encounter issues using Trainline such as receiving incorrect tickets, issues making changes or refunding where travel delays require changes. Do you have any previous problems using Trainline?
Hello! Do you have to pay for the CartaFreccia Program? Does the Carnet ticket packs have also a Youth discount as well as the CartaFreccia discount? Thank you😊
Great video. Thank you so much. I'm hoping to go in September 2025. Visiting 5 places. Im not sure if i should book the high speed train from home in Canada 🇨🇦 before we go or just buy the tickets when we get there.
Can you please clarify if Milan to Lake Como train journey is regional or not? Do I need to purchase way ahead of time? Also, is it suggested to purchase Lake Como ferry tickets ahead of time. I will travel in a month.
It is regional so you don't have to book ahead as the seats are not assigned and the prices fixed. The train will probably be operated by Trenord which is under Trenitalia. As for the ferry I don't know.
Question: First, I admire the detailed clear description you provided. Excellent job. Second: I am a senior and it will be my first time travelling to Italy in October along with my husband who has a mobility issue and walks very slowly using the walker. Our agent here in Canada booked us first class train tickets to commute between Rome, Florence and Venice. I am terrified that I might miss our trains by the time I understand all the signage in stations and drag my husband to our carriage. I heard also that train platforms might suddenly change in Italy which scares me as my husband cannot speed up. What advice do you give me other than arriving to station an hour before departure? thanks
