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When we’re planning our trips to Italy, some of the most useful tools are Google Maps and Rome to Rio. These online applications give you the various options for the journeys you want to take by train, car, bus and plane. Train stations are generally located in the center of cities and towns which means there is no need to negotiate traffic and congestion or find expensive and secure parking. If you want to see the major cities and perhaps do a side trip to smaller towns like Pisa, Verona and Bologna, train travel is the easiest option. Below are the main train lines in Italy

That being said, if you want to experience the countryside, discovering Italy by car is one of the most thrilling experiences you’ll have on your trip. Car rental in Italy

The best way to travel around Italy, if you mainly want to visit the cities like Rome, Florence and Venice, is by train. Italy has an extensive network of both fast speed inter-city trains and regional services that connect the smaller cities and towns. Using these tools is one of the first things we do when planning our trips to Italy. They give you a general overview of travel times, prices and schedules for using public transportation in Italy as well as driving and flying alternatives. Andiamo! Let’s go to Italy

However, if you are thinking of driving in Italy you’ll need to be aware of some important differences to the conditions you experience at home: If you’re looking for a budget alternative to trains, Italy is also served by buses. There is no national bus service however so finding the best routes and prices requires a bit of scouting around. We recommend renting a car if you want to explore the countryside and lesser-known regions that are not well connected by high speed trains and other regional services. Italian cities are very congested and it is often difficult to find parking, and when you do it is expensive

mainland to Sicily – short, inexpensive flights beat out long overnight uncomfortable ferries and train journeys If you’re not keen on driving, you might consider a private driver or transfer. There are some places that are easier to get to by car and let’s face it, Italian drivers have a fairly fearsome reputation.