What is the best way to travel from one city to another in Italy?

A well-developed railway network makes it possible to reach even the most remote locations in Italy while enjoying unique scenery. Travelling between big cities is even easier, thanks to high-speed trains in Italy: you can reach Rome from Milan in just over three hours.



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Italian trains are fast and convenient, and therefore many travelers' preferred choice to travel on major routes like Florence to Rome and Milan to Venice. Competition between Italy's two rail companies are keeping both on their toes, which explains why Italian trains deliver great quality and value to travelers.

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Traveling Italy by train is more cheap and convenient than by car. In fact, traveling by car can be quite expensive for tourists.

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The Eurail or Interrail Italy Pass allows you unlimited travel with the freedom to hit the tracks whenever and wherever you want!

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Single bus and subway tickets are very cheap compared to cities like Paris or London and won't set you back more than a couple of euros. There are several train options available in Italy. A high-speed train journey from Rome to Milan only takes 3 hours and can cost over €100.

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For those hoping for a fashionable city break, a ski trip or a lake visit, head north. Those ready for a little adventure and sunshine should consider the south or one of Italy's many islands. If you simply can't decide, plan trips to both regions.

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Italy Itinerary
  1. 4 days: Rome, Florence.
  2. 6 days, add: Venice.
  3. 8 days: Cinque Terre.
  4. 10 days, add: Siena.
  5. 13 days, add: Sorrento, Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast.
  6. 16 days, add: Milan, Lake Como (Varenna)
  7. 19 days, add: Padua, Volterra, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.
  8. 21 days, add: Dolomites, or slow down.


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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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Trains in Italy are cheap compared with other countries in Europe. Therefore, a Eurail or Interrail Pass might be worth only if you plan to visit several cities and are going to travel on many more expensive high-speed trains.

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MetroBus 24 hours This ticket allows unlimited public transportation from the moment the ticket is validated until midnight of the same day. The MetroBus 24 hours costs € 7 ( US$ 7.50).

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If you're going to spend a week in Rome and you plan to use public transport a lot, the ideal option for you is the weekly pass, as you'll be able to use unlimited public transport for 7 days. The price is € 24 ( US$ 25.70).

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You can buy a metro or tram ticket from a metro station. In big cities like Rome and Milan, there are physical ticket offices as well as ticket machines in metro stations. These ticket machines usually have the option to use English settings, which might make your purchase a little easier.

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If you miss your train, simply approach the ticket counter, or Biglietteria, present your original ticket, and ask about your options. The representative will be able to advise you based on your individual ticket.

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There's the fact that some popular destinations in Italy are only accessible by bus or train. And most often than not, the train system is actually cheaper, more efficient, and more convenient than riding a plane or renting your own vehicle. So don't be intimidated by commuting in Italy!

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ItaliaRail is an official partner of Trenitalia, the national railway of Italy. We are the largest foreign seller of train tickets in Italy. We have direct, real-time connectivity to Trenitalia's schedule and reservation system, allowing us to give you the best fares and most up-to-date availability.

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