ITALY TRAIN TRAVEL FOR 1ST TIMERS | How to Take Trains in Italy (Step by Step!)

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0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:47 RAIL PROVIDERS IN ITALY
2:18 TYPES OF TRAINS IN ITALY
5:01 CARTAFRECCIA PROGRAM FOR TOURISTS (TO UNLOCK DISCOUNTS & DEALS)
6:20 TICKET TYPES & CLASSES ON ITALIAN TRAINS
9:46 HOW TO DECIDE IF TRAIN TRAVEL IN ITALY IS RIGHT FOR YOU
11:43 BUYING TRAIN TICKETS IN ITALY
14:53 TICKET PURCHASE DEMO (FT TRENITALIA WEBSITE)
18:34 STANDARD TRAIN TICKETS VS PASSES
19:52 TRENITALIA TRAIN OFFERS
20:38 DAY-OF MUST-DOS BEFORE GOING TO THE STATION
21:34 ARRIVING AT THE STATION
24:36 GETTING TO YOUR PLATFORM
25:55 FINDING YOUR CARRIAGE & SEAT
27:42 ENJOYING THE JOURNEY
28:45 DISEMBARKING

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Need some help navigating Italy’s train system step by step? This video covers a wide range of Italian train travel must-knows with tourists in mind, including understanding the types of trains and train operators in Italy, how to buy tickets and get the best deal on Italian train tickets, how to navigate Italian train stations like a pro, and common mistakes that tourists need to avoid when relying on rail transport in Italy.

[N.g._]

This is the most perfect guide that could be for Italian trains!

[_-bd-_]

What a thorough, great video on the trains there.. thank you

[mhtammi]

Great video was in Italy in May and booked first class on Frecciarossa from Florence to Venice. I had a seat on a row with only one seat on each side of the aisle. My husband was across 😅 aisle and we both had windows and they were huge. It was a scenic trip. And we even had a small meal. Also we were able to use the seniors discount.

The local trains were not quite as comfortable and the cars were very busy. Also, there were so many travellers who had large rolling luggage which made it more difficult to get in and out of your seat. I travel with a backpack so I was fine but so many people were struggling. Also the trains didn’t run in time but there was a strike planned for the following day so that may have had something to do with it. Apparently train strikes occur a few times in the year so make sure you avoid that😔

[joeylam]

"Get snacks" confirms this is a thorough guide

[johnbeckmeyer]

Amazingly thorough! I'm bookmarking this one!

[pme]

Perfect timing - heading to Italy next week!

[cherylguthrie]

Great video - so informative & helpful. Thank you so much! I hope I get to use it sooner rather than later 💕💕

[cindymarasligiller]

This is a great comprehensive video! Thank you. Last October we were able to purchase a ticket onboard a regional train from the controller going from Milano Centrale to Varenna (Lake Como). We were planning on taking a later train, however the earlier train to Varenna happened to be on the adjacent track. It only cost a few extra euros.

[wildearthfarm]

Fantastic job with a very complicated subject! I'm booked on the overnight train from Rome to Palermo...very exciting! This was a great help. Thanks for sharing!

[nomadiccarro]

I love your channel. Such great information that is detailed.and insightful.

[louisedasilva]

Thank you so much for all the useful information. 😊

[joshuarey]

I always appreciate content like this. Very informative and useful for our trip to Italy. Thank you!!
Question - In the video, you mentioned several times about tickets for regional trains need to be validated at the station. How about tickets for high speed trains (Trenitalia and Italo) when purchased online? Do we still need to validate tickets for high speed train when purchased online?

[demorenitA_real]

Hello! Do I need to validate a ticket that has an specific date, time and seat number for Italo or Trenitalia?
My family is traveling to Italia in a few weeks. 😊
Thanks!!!

[Susanneshares]

Another fantastic and informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[ginarossi]

That was SOOO helpful! Thank you very much.

[FHdez-qppq]

Hi, very good video. Question: I finished buying train tickets online for my wife and I, but only got 1 QR code for both. Is this normal? Or will I be getting actual tickets after the check in?
Thank you.

[eprohoda]

What'up. Happy, you created epic travel~ see you soon. =)

[nicolettastrada]

Trenord e Ferrovie del sud est are simply regional depending from the regione you are in

[windsongdesigns]

Hi, great video. I'm going to Italy in March for 6 weeks. I will be taking the train everywhere so your video will help me immensely. Did you happen to visit Sicily at all? If so, any suggestions for places to visit or ways to travel?

[pamelakay]

Very helpful video. Thank you! I have one question. You mentioned entering the total amount of people you are buying tickets for into the app search. So if I buy four tickets on the Trenitalia app- when I go to check in on the app for that train trip- do I have to check in four times or just once?(since I purchased four passenger tickets in one purchase)