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Italy Train Tickets

Buying Italy train tickets for your trip to Italy should be an easy and stress-free experience. And it can be if you know what to do and what pitfalls to avoid. With the few simple tips and tricks in this article, you’ll have your tickets in hand and be boarding a train to your dream Italian vacation in no time. So let’s explore how to get your hands on some train tickets.



If you are booking ahead from home, you can buy tickets online at the two major railway companies Trenitalia or NVT-Italo. There are also a good number of reputable recommended websites to buy your tickets as well. Do your homework and check reviews of companies before you select one. If you purchase your tickets online, you have the option of printing them or saving them on your smartphone. Online ticketing is the preferred method of buying tickets from most experts. It can save you time money and hassle at the station.

Moreover, some tickets between the most popular cities like Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, and Naples will sell out ahead of time so if you can, book in advance. And a final tip for online shopping, buy your tickets at an Italian website rather than an all Europe site. You are less likely to experience errors and mix-ups if you stick to an Italian site. 

If you’re unsure of your travel plans or decide to take a last minute trip, you can always purchase your tickets at the station from a ticket agent or a ticket machine if they are available. Ticket agents are helpful if you have questions and can let you know certain things such as which class of tickets you might want to purchase. However, if you already know what you want, machines are simple to use, and it may help you avoid the line ups at the ticket counter. But be forewarned some machines only accept cash while others will take credit cards so be prepared to use both. And another tip. Regional trains don’t always have guaranteed seating so try to get there early in case it is busy. If the train is too crowded, consider upgrading your ticket for a more comfortable ride. 

Another thing you might be wondering about Italy train tickets is whether or not it is economical for you to purchase a rail pass. The short answer is no if you are not planning on visiting any other European countries. Most trips in Italy are short and not that costly, so it’s much cheaper to buy tickets for your particular destinations. Also, there is the hop on, hop off option on a lot of Italian trains since most require advanced seat selection. However, if you are going to be doing a lot of traveling within Italy and other European destinations a rail pass may be more economical for you. Crunch the numbers and see what option works best for your trip.

Hopefully this article has taken a little bit of confusion out of buying Italy train tickets for your next trip. Refer to the Italy train map for an overall glimpse of the country's railway system. We hope you enjoy your Italian vacation!


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