How do tourists get around in Tuscany?

With a combination of trains and buses you can go practically everywhere in Tuscany, even the most remote little town. But you'll need to do a bit of planning and have plenty of time on your hands. Tuscany has four main rail artieries. The fastest is the Milan-Florence-Arezzo-Orvieto-Rome line.



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Having said this, if you are planning on visiting only the main towns in Tuscany, the most convenient way to move around is with the train: the main station in each town is generally in the center so there is no need to worry about parking before finding the major sights.

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Using Uber in Tuscany Uber does not operate in Tuscany at present. However, a limited uber service is available in Florence city, in the form of Uber Black.

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You really need a whole week to see a good chunk of Tuscany. However, if you can stay longer, this itinerary can be extended to two weeks by adding on days in Lucca, Cinque Terre and Rome.

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There's no reason NOT to rent a car and drive in Tuscany, it's like driving in rural Virginia. Bicycles would only allow you see a small part of Tuscany. There are many tremendous hills there and we've seen plenty of very experienced bikers walking their bikes up some of them.

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With trains, ferries, water buses, taxis, drivers, mountain cable cars and funiculars, bikes, e-bikes and hiking paths, “you can really explore the corners of Italy for quite a ways before you need a car.”

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If you're looking to rent a car in Italy, then Catania is the cheapest city to do so as prices are just $3 per day. According to our data, it's 73% cheaper for a rental car in Catania as opposed to renting one in Venice (which costs $11 per day).

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The best time to visit Tuscany is in mid-to-late spring (April to May) or early fall (September to October). The Tuscan landscape is at its most vibrant during these times and the weather is particularly pleasant, with temperatures around 63°F to 79°F.

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The Bottom Line. With such an abundance of choice, both in locations to visit and things to do in the Tuscany region, your best bet is ensuring you have several means of payment, including an international credit card, a prepaid currency card which is designed for travel, and some trusty cash in Euros.

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Traveling across Tuscany by train is definitely one of the most stress-free ways of exploring the region. The main cities are well connected, money-wise, local trains are not expensive. Here are some general info about trains in Tuscany and some tips to help you plan your trip.

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