What do you wear on a train in Italy?

Slim-fit pants, leggings and a blouse and jacket, pants and a button-up shirt will all be acceptable Italians tend to be sophisticated in how they dress for daily life and typically stick to neutral colors, and the same goes for train travel or around the city.



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Choose your clothing wisely “Soft layers of breathable fabrics can help keep you warm while also allowing for easy movement when you need to access your bags or get up and move around. You'll also want to make sure the clothing you choose is machine-washable for added convenience while on the go.”

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Everything is a Carry-On Bag There are some door-to-door luggage transport options, but they're limited to only the high-speed Frecce trains and only certain cities. The safest thing to do is assume that you will be responsible for carrying your bags on Italian trains at all times.

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On board services: Eating and drinking are permitted on all trains. Most long distance trains offer dining cars. If your train does not have a dining car, it likely offers a buffet bar car.

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To dress in Italy, opt for clothes with clean lines that fit you well, like button-down shirts for men and capri pants for women. Additionally, choose classy shoes such as boots or ballet flats, since Italians generally frown on wearing things like flip flops in public.

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Some colors that are typically very popular in some countries look very strange to Italians as colors for clothes, such as mustard yellow, petrol blue, bottle green and dull bordeaux red. So, in case of doubt and to remain on the safe side, prefer earthy tones, or black, marine blue, cream and white.

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Some trains require seat reservations, and on other trains it's optional. If you're riding a train on which reservations are only recommended or completely optional and you don't have a reservation, you can sit in any available seat in the appropriate class you have booked.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.

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Pack an inflatable seat cushion to take pressure off your spine on long train rides, or a lumbar support pillow to prevent lower back pain after prolonged sitting. If you're planning on trying to sleep in your seat, bring a cozy microfiber blanket and your travel pillow of choice.

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Bring a Blanket Whether or not you're traveling in the winter months, the added comfort of a soft blanket goes a long way toward a restful night on the train.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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If you plan to take a high speed train in Italy, it may well belong to Trenitalia. Red Arrow (Frecciarossa) trains are the fastest and all passengers benefit from amenities like charging sockets, free WiFi, air conditioning and a food carriage.

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In general, 1st class travel is more spacious and quieter than 2nd class travel. First class seats are usually larger with reclining backs and offer more legroom than 2nd class seats. In a typical 1st class train car there are usually 2 seats on 1 side of the aisle and 1 seat on the other.

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All high speed trains in Italy require to have a seat reserved for a Rail Pass or a ticket/e-ticket with its seat assigned. In Regional trains passengers travel without seat reservations, that means there's no assigned seating.

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Italiarail shows a whole day's trains in the search results and can book up to 20 people at a time. Trenitalia's own website only shows a couple of hours-worth of trains at a time and can only book up to 5 people at a time.

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