Planning
10 Mistakes First-Time Italy Train Travellers Make — and How to Avoid Them
Italy by train is fast, affordable and one of the best ways to see the country — but the system has a few quirks worth knowing before you go. Here are the ten things first-time travellers get caught out by, and how to avoid them.
Planning
How Italy's train network works
Two operators, five train types, city transport in every major city, and ferries to the islands — the complete reference guide to Italy's train network.
Planning
12 Days in Italy by Train — Using Rome and Florence as bases
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre Train Tickets Guide: Single tickets and the Cinque Terre Card
The Cinque Terre Express runs every 20 minutes between La Spezia and Levanto, connecting all five villages in minutes. Single tickets cost €5–€10 depending on season — here's how the train works, what the Cinque Terre Card covers and whether it's worth buying.
Planning
Plan your Italy by train itinerary
Most Italy trips are planned the wrong way round — places first, connections second. Here's how to build a realistic car-free itinerary that actually flows.
Rome
Rome Passes Explained: Which Rome Tourist Pass Is Worth It?
The Roma Pass, Omnia Card, Rome Tourist Card, Go City Pass — each promises to simplify your trip, but not all offer the same value. Here's an honest breakdown.
Planning
First time travelling in Italy by Train or Bus?
No hire car, no motorway tolls, no parking in a medieval town built for horses. Travelling Italy by train gives you freedom without the stress — here's everything a first-time traveller needs to know.