Title: Italy Rail Passes and Train Tips from Rick Steves
Headings: Italy Rail Passes and Train Tips
Italy Rail Passes and Train Tips
By Rick Steves
Are rail passes a good value for Italy?
How do I see whether a rail pass makes sense for my trip in particular?
Train Fares: Italy
What are my options for rail passes that cover Italy?
Do I need to make seat reservations on Italian trains?
What do rail passes cover in Italy?
Any tips for buying point-to-point train tickets in Italy?
What if I need help with my Rail Europe order?

Content: Regional trains: Most trains that aren't on the main lines, such as connections to Assisi, as well as most Florence–Pisa–Cinque Terre service, don't require (or even offer) reservations. You can buy passholder seat reservations at train stations and major travel agencies, reserving several key trains in one visit. You can also book them through the Trenitalia app (look for the rate called "Global Pass," which works for the single-country Italy Eurail Pass, too). There is no deadline to reserve and no limit to the number of seats allocated to rail-pass holders on the Italian State Railway. What do rail passes cover in Italy? Aside from the extra reservation fees required for certain classes of train (see above), Eurail passes cover all travel on trains run by the Italian State Railway ( Ferrovie dello Stato Italiano ). Rail passes do not, however, cover most of Italy's privately run trains, such as these biggies: Thello: Thello operates the only direct night train between France (Paris or Dijon) and Italy (stops include Milan, Verona, and Venice);