Getting Around Italy

Getting Around Italy By Air

All the major cities in Italy have an airport connecting them to the other cities of Italy.

Getting Around Italy By Other

Cycling: Italy is a cyclist-friendly country with bike lanes and cycling routes. These are allowed for free on all trains if disassembled in a bag. Assembled bikes require a small fee on regional trains and ferries allow them free of charge.

Getting Around Italy By Rail

Travelling by train is the most advisable option because the inter-city trains are really fast and cheaper than air travel. They are comfortable and convenient option to move around Italy. Trenitalia trains and Italo trains are the best options for inter-city travel. 

Booking Tickets
Available online on Trenitalia or Italo websites, ticket machines, and travel agents.
If buying a regional or InterCity ticket at the station, it must be validated before boarding. Italy offers several rail passes tailored to different travel needs:

1. Trenitalia Pass: Available for 3, 4, 7, or 10 travel days within a 30-day period. Starts from EUR 129 for adults. Available for purchase online through Trenitalia's official website, at Italian ticket offices, and authorized travel agencies. 
2. Eurail Italy Pass: Offers 3, 4, 5, or 8 travel days within a one-month period. Starts from EUR 153 per adult. Can be bought online through the Eurail website or authorized resellers.

Seat reservations are mandatory for high-speed and long-distance trains and are not included in the pass price. Reservations can be made online or at train stations.

Getting Around Italy By Road

You can hire self-drive cars, hire a cab or share a cab in almost all the major cities in Italy. Taxis are convenient but expensive and majorly work within big cities. They can be booked by calling universal taxi number 892192 or via apps. 

Uber is not widely available, except for Uber Black (licensed cars) in major cities. Car-sharing services like Enjoy, ShareNow, and E-Vai operate in cities.

Getting Around Italy By Water

Ferries connect the mainland to Sicily, Sardinia, and smaller islands. Tickets available at ferry terminals or online via operators like Tirrenia, Moby Lines, and Grimaldi Lines. In Venice the water transportation is the lifeline. Vaporetto in Venice provides a cheap and fast travel in and around Venice.