Rome To Florence By Train: Tickets, Luggage, And Safety Tips
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- Wondering how safe it is to take the train? Where to store your luggage on the train? What the trip is like?
Find out from A to Z how to get your tickets (and how to get the best ones!), how long in advance you need to arrive at the station before your departure, where your luggage goes, and what to do when you get to Florence!
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00:00 Introduction
00:49 Where to get your tickets?
03:14 How early you have to get to the train station to catch your train?
05:08 Safety in the train station
07:03 How to find and board your train
08:24 Where you can store your luggage
08:46 What it's like on the train
12:03 Trick for getting out of the train station in Florence
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Of course the original sites offer these tickets for far less than scalpers like suggested. Book early to avoid scalper ticket sites
@@paulgerrard9227 I think of booking sites more like agencies. They do charge a small markup because they are providing a service, including, sometimes, making it easier to book and compare prices. But of course it's usually less expensive to book on the official sites.
My son and I are heading to Rome in seven days! And you have just given me a wonderful gift! 😎
I'm so glad! I hope you and your son have a fabulous visit!
I can't agree more! Helpful for tourists ~ By the way, I found a code on TRIP to get a discount on European rail ~
Hi Elyssa, we took Trenitalia in July from Rome to Florence (third time we have done this now) and we booked very early in advance with train line so got a very good price for first class, really comfortable, plenty of leg room, a packed snack box and was very quiet. Negotiating both stations in Rome and Florence was so easy. Everyone should follow your advice for a smooth trip.
Sounds like you went about it perfectly! Glad you had such a smooth experience. This is why I like to plan my train travel in advance, so I can get just the kind of car service I want. Granted, between Rome and Florence, it's a short trip, but I'd still like to enjoy it! Thanks for your tips and for your kind support as always!
I would always book direct with trenitalia.
Great video. Thank you. 🌷
This was very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you dear 😍🌷🌿
Many thanks for your prompt reply
Good information!
Glad it was helpful!
Extremely helpful video! Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
This is invaluable! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video! Just what I needed ♥
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this video, it made everything clear!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great information
Glad it was helpful!
As always, GREAT travel info!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Lots of great information presented both verbally and visually. Thanks for doing this!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind comments!
Very, very informative and helpful, as usual!! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! Glad I found your channel as I will be visiting Italy for my first time this year 😊
Thanks so much! I'm glad you find my channel helpful!
I love that underground tunnel tip. I haven't heard this yet. Thanks!
So glad you enjoyed the video and that I shared something new for you!
One thing I'd like to mention is that at Roma Termini they do not show your train platform number until about 10 minutes before the train departure time. Being used to the train stations in Japan where it can take 10 minutes just to get to your train platform (the dreaded Shinjuku station!) I was freaking out the 1st time thinking I would miss my train. Luckily the platforms in Italy are not that far from the entrance gates. Wish I had known about that underground shopping shortcut in Florence!
That's an excellent point! I am very used to the fact that they don't announce the track until right before the train arrives in the station. But I can see where it would be stressful if you are used to a much more organized or at least more timely system like what you have experienced in Japan. Yes, here, at most train stations, you can make your way to the tracks area and then once the track is announced, you just have to get to that platform. Thanks for watching and for commenting!
Five minutes for us last time, then they would not let us in at the gate to that platform+
Always know either the train number or its final stop. A firenze train may be headed to venice for example
Glad you showed underground exit paths and good information on trains between Rome and Florence. Liked and subscribed. Cheers ❤️
Thanks so much!
perfetto, grazie mille!! molto utile per il mio viaggio la settima prossima ❤
Sono contentissima che il mio video è stato di aiuto!
Your video has been very helpful, thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
My family and I will travel to Italy this summer! Thank you so much for your helpful video!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this! I'm heading to Rome and Florence in a month and this is super helpful :)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great content! Got my questions answered and feel ready to take the trains in Italy. Thanks a bunch :>)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Hi Elyssa, glad to have found you before our trip to Rome early March. I am binge watching your videos to prepare well. Great advice and tips to make the most out of our trip, thanks! Oh and BTW, new subscriber here!
Thanks so much for your kind comments and for subscribing! I hope you will have a wonderful trip to Rome this March. You might find these videos helpful:
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I used your video to take the fast train to Florence and it was perfect! Very clear instructions. Thank you!
Thanks so much for letting me know you found it helpful! I'm glad your trip went well!
Thanks so much Elyssa, I'm going to Europe in October and taking a day trip from Rome to Florence. This vlog was super helpful for me and it's taken a bit of anxiety out of it all. Thank you again! kx
Thanks so much! I'm really glad this video helped alleviate some stress. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
I’m going to Rome, Florence, and Venice soon and your videos have been so incredibly helpful. Thank you for doing such a good job.
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I'm so glad you find my videos helpful!
This information is super helpful. We will be in Rome in early June and planning a day trip to Florence! Can't wait!
Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Same plans here on June
I would add that there are discounts for seniors, me and you, youth, etc. May wife and I did three weeks in Italy all by train, booked in advance with the "silver" discount card and applied the discount to business or first class everywhere it was offered.
Very good point! That's what I mean by booking early. Sometimes there are discounts you can only get in advance. Good to know you can still get senior discounts on the trains, as they have otherwise removed senior discounts at most sites in Italy.
I really needed this. About to take a trip with my mom next month and thinking of doing a day trip to Florence. Thank you so much 🙂
So glad it was helpful! I JUST published this video about how to take the perfect day trip from Rome to Florence:
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I hope you and your mom have a wonderful trip!
Great tips :) Going to Florence in june, and will take some of those advices with me.
Thank you! Glad you found the tips helpful. I hope you have a great trip!
can't agree more! Helpful for tourists ~ By the way, I found a code on TRIP to get a discount on European rail ~
Wow - wish I knew about that underground exit when I visited Florence. The traffic was crazy!
I know! I love seeing whatever new optical illusion they play each time! And of course it works great on your way back TO the station as well!
Hello Elyssa, I just found your channel just now and it's very helpful, My husband and I are going to rome May for 6days and your channel helps a lot on my search to have a wonderful trip to rome. I hope also we can meet in rome around that time.thanks
Thank you so much. I hope you have a wonderful visit to Rome this spring!
Great.
Hi Elyssa,
Thanks for your channel. I just found out about it this past week. I have already watched quite a few videos of yours on this channel. It has been a while since we visited Rome - 2013 to be exact. I learned a lot about some of the hidden places in Rome after watching your videos this past week.
Thanks to this video of yours about Italo. When I visited back in 2013, Italo had just got started and the only way to Florence from Rome was from the Tiburtina station nearby. Since I had ample time, I visited the exact spot where to board the train a day earlier so that there is no rush for our very early morning train to Florence. Based on your video I see that probably you may not have to go to Tiburnita for to take the train - straight from Termini.
I will be referencing your videos for my future plans to Rome and Florence. It is very satisfying to see an American living in Rome and making videos in English for the wider audience - feels right at home.
Thanks a lot for letting me know you enjoy my videos and find them helpful. I hope you'll get back to Rome and Florence soon. And I really appreciate your kind comments!
Elyssa, thank you. your video is the compressive How To train video i have found on YT. You very clearly explained things and made this worrier at ease for my first trip out of Termini to Florence in May. I am going with my slightly disabled mom (she would kill me if she know i called her that 😆) With her it is so much easier if I know where to go and what to do while traveling. You have given me confidence not just traveling in Italy but the rest of my train travel throughout Germany and France too. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH your Romewise, Florencewise, and soon to be Venicewise have been so helpful planning this amazing journey.
Thank you so much for letting me know you found this video helpful for your upcoming trip!
I just published this video about taking a day trip from Rome to Florence:
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You might find this page on my website helpful (shhh don't tell your mom!):
www.romewise.com/accessible-rome.html
And you might like these videos about visiting Rome in May and how to pack for Rome in spring:
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I'm so glad you enjoy my content and wish you and your mom a wonderful trip!
Hello ELYSSE 👍
great Rome travel Vlog
like always ..
As shared previously
I have an upcoming trip
to Fabulous Rome and thinking
to go into Assisi via trains transportation
if possible I would enjoy of these
Rome to Assisi 💐
Thanks so much! Going from Rome to Assisi is a little different as there is no non-stop fast-train option. All the trains to Assisi from Rome are regional trains. The journey takes a little over 2 hours. You can find some tickets that are non-stop, and more tickets that include one or more stops. So Italo is not an option for this, and you should look on Trenitalia (or Trainline).
Or are you asking for a video about what to see and do in Assisi?
WOW! It has been a long time since I visited Florence! I think it might be 20 years ago now!!! Back in the day, there was a ticket counter where the ticket agents spoke several different languages. You had to look up and see where the "English" line was (I think they showed flags to demonstrate the various languages). EEEKS! Kiosks always befuddle me. I, myself, would probably arrive a few hours early and struggle with it all. This new system does intimidate me, BUT I would still go!!!! Thank you, Elyssa!
Yes, I remember having to buy tickets from the people in the booths - and they are still there, which is great. But the kiosks have made it even easier. I use the kiosks for things like regional trains. For anything where a fast-train is involved, like going to Florence, Naples, Venice, etc, or where a more complicated journey is involved, like getting to Cinque Terre, I love booking this calmly in advance, so I have time to research the different options. Glad you found the video helpful!
I enjoy your videos of Italy. I got back yesterday from a three-week travel there, and your videos gave me ideas. It is very possible to find places in Milan, Rome, Florence that have zero other people on the street. It depends a lot on your tolerance for anonymity and quiet, and your ability to walk away from crowds whatever the cost of missing a tourist attraction. I actually found the Trevi Fountain by accident while walking -wherever-, and quickly ditched the place. And I happened on the Spanish Steps from the top, quite be accident on a wonderful solitary walk. Thanks
Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoy my videos. I'm glad you found them helpful when planning your trip! Yes, Rome is full of places where you won't find huge crowds. As you said, you just have to get away from the big must-see sites. Thanks for sharing!
Yessss! Tourists can also buy it for saving🥺 and I also know a cheaper channel😎
I've been through the Florence train station 6 times so far, the most recent being last October. Great video, even for folks who have some experience there. I knew about the underground shopping mall, but didn't know about the ramp to the outside - great tip! It was fun reliving my experience there, made me want to go back to Florence already!
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my video! I'm glad it brought back nice memories!
Did you find it to be safe there? Rome?
@@bridgetwoodward8031 Absolutely! I stayed there 6 nights on my own and never felt unsafe.
I love and hate Europe. I was fascinated by the stunning scenery and rich history, but I was overwhelmed by the high cost. I think a discount coupon saved me.
I travel only First Class on Italy’s trains. If I’m limited to a Regionale train I always check to see if it offers First Class, some do. I had a very dangerous stalking event on the train in 2nd Class, I had a First Class ticket but didn’t know I was in a 2nd Class car until the Conductress came in and told First class ticket holders to follow her. She saved my life.
Oh my gosh what a harrowing experience! I'm so glad you had someone watching over you!
Can your channel get any better? We're going to Rome in a couple months and there is so much good information here! We are planning on taking the train to Florence and this video is just the bit of information we were looking for. Thanks!
Thank you so much! That's so kind of you. I'm really happy you found my channel to be helpful with your trip planning!
That church Santa Maria Novella is one of the most beautiful in Italy and you might as well start trip right!
Also, beware, we bought a train from Tropea to Salerno. The train came and before first stop they checked our ticket and we were on the competitor train. He wanted a 200 euro fine each. We got off at first stop to buy ticket thru them and lady explained if we waited an hour the train we had already ticketed was coming. Moral: be careful which train cause they are not interchangeable.
I love Santa Maria Novella so much and it's a shame more people don't visit it. I think with a short visit to Florence, it would be easy to miss. But it's so full of masterpieces!
I don't know if you can visit any time soon but right now as I write this to you, they are renovating Masaccio's "Holy Trinity" and for 1.50€ you can climb the scaffolding and get right up close to it! You can actually look at the holy trinity straight on (as opposed to looking up at it from the floor.) It is AMAZING!!
Sorry to hear of your icky experience with getting on the wrong train! Thanks for sharing so others can learn from your experience!
@Romewise, how to ensure we are getting on the right train? Is there a visible sign on the train , train car itself?
@@Katrina-ps6jn same way you ensure you are getting on the right plane at the airport
That is very elaborate👍 Plus the Rail ticket now has a discount😮
The Rome train station reminds me of the bar at Mos Eisley on Tatooine
You are so right!! 😅😂
Thank you so much for this piece of info, could you highlight on accommodation as well? I plan to visit in october main reason to explore and learn more about Niccolo Machiaveli.
Thank you for watching and for your suggestion. I'll add this topic to my list. Meanwhile, you may want to check these pages:
www.florencewise.com/florence-neighborhoods.html
www.florencewise.com/florence-in-october.html
I hope that helps!
One tip - when purchasing online, double check the time and be mindful of the listing in military time. I made that mistake once and had to buy another return ticket, which was more expensive since it was last minute, from Florence back to Rome this past spring!
That is an excellent tip! I am so used to the use of military time here but you are right, it can be confusing if you don't use it regularly. Thanks for the tip!
U mean the normal 24 h
We use the 24-hour format, also called military time, in Rome. However, many people around the world use the AM/PM format. @@SiXiS4
Military time is American English for the 24 hour clock I believe. As far as I know, there aren’t any European countries that don’t use the 24 hour clock for train transport
Yes, I think that's right. In Europe, it's simply standard to use the 24 hour clock but in the US, many people use the AM/PM system and so refer to the 24-hour clock as "military time". @@broomybank
thank you so much for this video? you happen to have a video on how to navigate the Milano Stacione Centrale?
Not yet! Sorry. But I’m glad you found this one helpful!
definitely helpful specially the tunnel…
Glad you found it helpful! @@jng2922
Everyone stands waiting for the platform number then its off to the races to get on the train. Just stay hyper vigilant to discourage the pick pockets. The trains themselves are super fast. Scenery not bad either when not in a tunnel.
Yes but it's a bit easier when you get there a bit in advance and go stand where your car number is going to stop.
That is true! I love the scenery on the way❤ Hope next week’s rail tickets bought in a cheap price can use🥺
Wonderful! I’m saving for my trip later this year. Will check out the playlist. Which class would you reccoment on the train?
And if a train says “1 change”, do you have to come off? (Train from Florence to Rome airport)
Thank you! Yes, if it says 1 change, it means you change trains. So from Florence to Rome airport, usually you go from Florence to Roma Termini and then switch at Termini to the Leonardo Express that takes you to FCO.
thanks this very useful I learned a lot about all the different stations I hope I don't get get pickpoted
Glad it was helpful! Just stay vigilant.
What a complete video, I loved it! I am going to be in Florence in a couple of months and this video helped me a lot! Thanks.
One question: I need to go to the Piazzale Michalangelo as soon as I arrive to catch the sunset. My idea is to go to my Airbnb, leave my luggage and take a taxi. I would need to go back to the smn train station to take it there, right? Uber is very expensive 😢
Thanks again
Thanks a lot, I'm glad you found it helpful!
First of all, if you want to catch the sunset, give yourself more time than you think. Remember that the "sunset time" is the time the sun is already below the horizon. You'll want to get there at least 20 minutes prior to sunset time to enjoy whatever clouds and colors there may be.
If you are going to your AirB&B to check in, ask them to call a taxi for you. Or, you could walk, depending on where the AirB&B is:
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Thanks for all your videos...Will be visiting soon. Are there any lockers in Florence Train Station for luggage? Thanks
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you find my videos helpful. Yes, there are lockers in the Florence train station. As you get off the train, the luggage storage facility is all the way on the left-hand side.
@@Romewise Thank You so very much
Italian trains are great but it can be stressful at Rome as they often do not put which platform until a few minutes before it's leaving, leading to looking for it and joining a rush of passengers.
You are so right! What we do is check to make sure the train is not delayed, and then around 10 minutes before departure time, we go ahead through security and make our way to the general platform area. Then from there we can monitor the boards for the track number.
Thanks for the great video. It works wonderful for panicky people like me. I'll be travelling to Italy mid of March. Will the airconditioner or heater, be turn on inside of the train. I'm just worried of the stuffiness inside the train if they turn on the heater.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad if my video reassured you. I also tend to suffer a bit from over-heating. In all the years I've taken these high-speed trains in Italy, I've never once felt uncomfortable due to the air temperature inside the car. March is a funny month and it can be really cold so if they need to, they will have the heat on but it won't be overwhelming.
@@Romewise Thanks. That's good to know.
What crazy traffic. It's normal Italian traffic.
True
What do you think of omio? I'd not heard of trainline before but good to know
Yes, Omio is another company that does what Trainline does. I prefer Trainline as I just find it cleaner and easier to use. I think there are a few others out there, too, but after trying several, Trainline is my train portal of choice.
And how exactly to validate your online ticket if you travel by a regional train(the one that you can’t book seats and can’t choose the coach number)? You showed us at the 8:11 that there is a certain machine there but you introduced a physical tickets in it. So do I need to have my online train ticket priorly printed when I’m using the regional trains?
If you purchase a ticket with your smart device, you need to create a login and password, and they also encourage you to download their app. So if you need to validate your electronic ticket because it's a regional or Intercity train, you just use the app to do it.
Hi Elyssa, I was hoping maybe you could help me. After watching so many videos I found yours to be so informative. I will be traveling to Italy via a cruise. One of our stops is in Florence. I have done some research but honestly I am so confused as to what train to take from Livorno Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella. And also we would like to stop in Pisa so if we do that can we get back on the train for Florence using the same ticket for Florence? My gosh I hope you can help!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!
I'm glad you enjoy my channel and my content and find it helpful.
For your trip from Livorno port - have you asked your cruise company if they offer shore excursions? That might be a nice way to go as it's all organized.
But if you want to go on your own, you can use www.rome2rio.com to check the EXACT steps to take to get from point A to point B.
And I recommend Trainline for train tickets and there you can see the schedules and fares for all types of trains, fast, local, regional, etc:
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Hope that helps!
@@Romewise again, wow Thank You for the great tips. Will definitely check out the websites!!
Hi. Just wondering what identification I would need to purchase a Senior train ticket. Can I use my US driver's license or passport? Thanks for your videos. Very informative and entertaining.
Thank you for watching. If you are entitled to a senior discount, you should be able to just purchase the ticket with any official government-issued photo ID. If you are travelling in Italy, you should have your passport with you anyway.
Are there signs pointing to the tunnel? Is there a name for the mall? Are there signs to exit the tunnel to street level you demonstrated in the video?
Thanks for watching! You will see at minute 11:02 in the video that there is a pretty big opening for the escalator down, There are these entrances at about 4 different points in the station and they are easy to spot since the station is just not very big.
The shopping gallery does not have a name per se, but it's evident once you head down as it's shop after shop, plus of course, a bunch of places to eat.
To exit the way I did, once you come down the escalator, make a left and keep moving towards the left hand side. You will see signs all along the floor that tell you where you are going. The goal to get out where I did, whether with the stairs I showed you or the ramp, is to go towards the exit for the "Piazza dell'Unità Italiana". You will definitely see those signs along the floor and they are really easy to follow.
Hi..fabulous guide...just one query..I will be taking the trenitalia fast train from Roma termini to smn, Florence and from there take the regional train of the same company to pisa central. So do we have to get out through exit and then get in at smn? We have 1 HR time between the two trains. Thanks .
Thank you! You don't need to leave the station to catch your regional train to Pisa. Make sure that the train leaves from SMN as Florence does have other smaller train stations. But if your Florence - Pisa train leaves from SMN, it will be from one of the tracks there. There is not much to do in the station itself but you can shop on the lower levels as I showed in my video, or stop for something to eat or drink.
@@Romewise thanks very much for the reply..and one thing want to add that all regional trains are now to be validated as per the oct 23 policy...because my online tkt for coming days ask me to validate..this can be done online through the link shared by trenitalia in their confirmation mail. Many thanks...
Any recommendation for hotels around the Florence train station?
It really depends on your taste and budget. There are actually a couple of stunning luxury hotels near the station, but there are also hotels for every budget. Our favorite places to stay are about 5-8 minutes' walk from the station, closer to Santa Trinità. We love Palazzo Alfieri and the Porta Nera. Another nice spot near the station is the Hotel Burchianti.
In the description of this video, I have a link to our favorite booking engine, and I always suggest using this to filter to your tastes and budget:
booking.stay22.com/romewise/Uk4V8wJQzS
I would suggest looking for things with a rating over 9 and then read the reviews. Have a great trip!
This was the video I was looking for! Most of my travels throughout Italy will be done with ItaliaRail, precisely because I preferred the price, sacrificing travel duration. In this video, I managed to see a bit of the places to leave large suitcases inside the carriage. This is a major concern of mine (not being able to see these locations from where I'll be seated). Are the places to leave large suitcases safe, in your opinion? Could you tell me what size of suitcase fits in the compartment above the seats on ItaliaRail trains? Thanks a lot for this video!
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my video and found it helpful! Yes, we often leave our luggage in those luggage storage areas. I suggest having a luggage lock on it, just in case. But nothing has ever happened to us when we've left our luggage in those racks. The overhead area is also fairly large and can fit a normal or even slightly large sized suitcase. Sometimes it can be a matter of finding available space if the train is really full.
ItaliaRail does not run any train, it's an US-based agency.
Why are Americans always obsessed with safety? Is that because of the big numbers of armed homeless people in US who are so desperate that they steal even used clothes?
Anyway, Thieves can't jump off running trains whereas all stations are camera controlled: so the foreign minors forced to steal by their parents living in Eastern Europe target things that can be easily hidden and quickly sold. Not your underwear that, believe it or not, has no market outside the US.
I thought I'd answered you but it seems my response was not saved. Yes, the places to leave luggage are safe. We do it all the time. And the overhead space can usually fit a normal sized piece of luggage but then you might also find that space full if the train is really full.
Many people prefer an easy to use third party platform like ItaliaRail or Trainline because it groups all the options from both Trenitalia and Italo in one place. I think Americans are concerned about safety when they are not familiar with European (or other) travel. It may seem a bit scary if they don't know what to expect. @@darioa.5381
@@Romewise Grazie mille!!! :)
Hi! Can you book an open-timed ticket in advance?
Yes but not for the fast trains. All the fast train tickets are for a specific date and time. The regional and intercity trains are open-timed but these trains take longer than the fast trains.
Im wondering what route in the shopping mala did you take to get to the video tunnel??
In the video, I showed how I walked from inside the station to get to the shopping mall. it's easy to find, you just have to take the escalators down and you'll be there. Then there are only two directions you can go, you'll want to go to the left to get to that video tunnel.
I also show this walk here:
czcams.com/video/uSRx9KKQu2Y/video.html
Hi do we need to validate the ticket if we purchase online
You don't need to validate the ticket if it's for the fast train and you have an assigned car and seat number. It doesn't matter where you purchased it - you don't need to validate if it's for one of these trains.
You must validate intercity and regional train tickets that are undated and you don't have an assigned seat.
Can you come back to rome the same day?
Sure! They often have same day round-trip ticket offers.
I'm considering a solo trip to Rome the week before Christmas. I would like to take a day trip to Florence. Would this be an ok time to visit Rome and Florence?? I'm busy with school and fishing trips throughout the year and just happen to have this week open.
Sure!
If you are here before Christmas, you will find it a a little crowded but also beautiful. The crowds start picking up right at Christmas and last through the first week of January. The week prior to Christmas tends to be quieter.
I was in Florence in mid-December 2019 and it was all lit up and beautiful but also very quiet. Have a great trip!
thank you!!!@@Romewise
After buying tickets in trailine, whats the next thing to do? Should we validate the tickets? Where?
Thanks for watching my video. As I mentioned, you will get an email with a PDF. That PDF is your ticket. Also I spoke about how you do not need to validate your tickets if you buy the high-speed ones.
Hi! Do we have to buy a different ticket if we were going to travel with a big luggage?
I'm not sure what you mean by big luggage, but as far as I know you don't have to buy a different ticket. Look at the rules for the ticket when you purchase it.
One thing that I found inconvenient when attempting to purchase tickets from the kiosks using a credit card is that they asked for a “pin” number. Credit Cards don’t have pin numbers; or do they?
Because of this I had to go to the ticket counter and the clerk had to input all of our information and print the tickets. We needed 6 tickets and this took around 15 minutes.
Hmm that0s a shame - the kiosks ask for a pin if you insert a "bancomat" which is basically an ATM card, as opposed to a credit card. If you insert a credit card, it should not ask for a pin. It's unfortunate you had some difficulty with these machines but I'm glad you were able to resolve it.
Hello, I have having a hard time finding tickets from Cinque Terre to Venice. We go in April 2024 so it may be a bit early but I just want the fastest possible time to get there? Most are saying around 5-6 hours which is long but doable. I also see trains for Italo that say 2 hours but no details on it? Would that be true that it is so fast?
Thanks for watching my video.
First of all, while I understand wanting to plan ahead, I do think you are a bit too early for April 2024. I would look now at options that are closer, so you can at least get an idea of the itinerary and pricing. Then, keep checking for April 2024. I'd probably start looking for those tickets from January 2024 on.
This is something of a complex journey, as Cinque terra is somewhat remote with limited transportation options. So the first thing you have to do is get to the main transport hub of Cinque Terre, La Spezia.
From there, it looks to me like the best and fastest options involve going to Pisa, then Florence, then Venice. There are a FEW options that take you from Monterosso - Milan and then from Milan to Venice only with regional trains, but this combo is not offered that often and it's actually slower than the above options because it's done with regional (slower) trains.
No matter what, the journey is going to be fairly well all day (5-7 hours.)
I still suggest using Trainline to check the schedules and see all your options.
How do you exit the train Frecciarossa? If it’s not for someone boarding, we wouldn’t be able to exit. Thanks in advance.
Do you mean how do you open the doors? There is a big button to push. It's pretty evident when you stand at the doorway. In fact, even if nobody is boarding, the doors should open anyway. But if they don't, and it's time to disembark, just press that button.
Since I was robbed in Rome termini by Moroccan I got that feeling of being paranoid tru out my journey in Europe 😢😢😢
Oh I'm so sorry to hear you were robbed.
Is the a difference in the cost of the train ticket for local versus tourist?
There is no different in the price of train tickets for local vs. tourists. The differences are between the fast trains and the local, intercity, or regional trains. The fast trains cost the most and take the least amount of time.
And with the fast trains, there are many different pricing levels depending on several factors - which class of ticket you buy (standard, business class, premium etc), special deals, and round-trip in one day, etc.
Hello; I want to arrive from Rome airport to Bologna; Which train should I take?
Please can you help me.
What is the age to get a senior discount?
I believe for both Italo and Trenitalia, it's over 60, but you have to buy a pass, and then the discounts are often less than you can get by just purchasing tickets in advance and taking advantage of early deals.
Hello. will go from Termini to Pisa. I bought the ticket online. I have two questions: Is it easy to transfer in Florence? The other one is, do I need to validate my online ticket?
Yes it is very easy to transfer in Florence. The station is much smaller than Termini and you will have no trouble finding and making your way to the track.
If you purchased a high speed train ticket from Rome to Florence, you will have a car and seat assigned. You don't need to validate your ticket. Just show your QR code that came with your e-ticket.
For the train between Florence and Pisa, it is not a high-speed train, and does not come with a car or seat assignment. In this case you have to validate your ticket.
@@Romewise thank You
I’ll be traveling soon through train with two carry on size luggage’s, will I be able to put both above me or 1 above and one in the back?
Yes, you can put both pieces of luggage above you as long as they fit.
Hi, thanks for this helpful video.
I have a question on cancellation and refund of tickets booked on the Trenitalia site. If we are unable to travel, how can we cancel the ticket. I can't find an option on their site even after i am logged in.
Also, is there any percentage that gets refunded even for a non-refundable ticket that is cancelled up to 2 weeks in advance? Or even an option to change the date for travelling or getting vouchers for that amount?
Look forward to a response on this please. Thanks!
Thanks for watching my video. I'm glad you find it helpful. Unfortunately I am not in a position to know the rules of the tickets you purchased from Trenitalia. Depending on the tickets you purchased, you may or may not be entitled to a partial or full refund but you'll need to contact them to find out.
At the top of the Trenitalia web page there is a button you can click for customer assistance. This is useful only if you registered with the site when you booked. I suggest you write them with your questions and your ticket information.
Alternatively, click the button for Support, and there you can find options for contacting them, including online chat and phone options.
I hope you will get the answers you need!
Thanks a lot, Elyssa. Really appreciate your taking time out to answer this at length.
@@rajeshp6700 My pleasure - hope it works out!
Tell me the fares of different classes please
The easiest thing wouldbe to use my link in the description for Trainline, and then you can compare fares. They vary a lot according to the season, how far in advance you book, etc. Sometimes there are special deals. So really the best thing is to use the link to check fares for your journey.
Hi Elyssa…roughly what’s the price of a return from Rome to Florence please?
Hi Tim, as you may have seen at minute 01:54, a round-trip ticket on a high speed train between Rome and Florence will cost something like 75-100€. This will depend on what type of car you book, and how far out. Sometimes I see these crazy deals like R/T in one day for 50€. But it's usually closer to about 70-80€ R/T.
@@Romewise Thank you, I must have missed that when I was watching the video. 👍🏻
No worries! I hope it helps :) @@timpotts2804
@@Romewise Always! Great info 🙂
is there an option to padlock the luggage at the luggage area? We wont really know if somebody else will get my luggage each time the train stops.
No there is not. You can also place your luggage above your seat if you prefer. But even in the normal luggage area, it's quite safe. If you are concerned, you could get up and stand near your luggage during stops.
What is the name of the underground mall and where on google maps is 12:31 ? I don't want to exit the mall and find myself on the wrong end of the station far away from the hotel where above-ground may ended up better.
The mall is just called "Galleria Commerciale Santa Maria Novella" where Santa Maria Novella is the name of the station (which is named for the church you can see in the background at 12:31), and Galleria Commerciale just means shopping center.
The exact spot at 12:31 is called the Piazza dell'Unita Italiana. Here is a pin:
maps.app.goo.gl/Gspm6fefBN85ipDR8
I find from here, it's easy to go in any direction.
@@Romewise Superrrr thank you so much!!! 🌹
Hi, if I bought 2 online tickets via Trenitalia app on my phone, can I tap it 2x for entry to the platform where you need to tap the QR code of the ticket? Or do I need to have that code on both of our phones?
You should have two QR codes on your phone and be able to just use the one phone.
@@Romewise great! Thank you so much for your response. I love your channel ❤️
Im heading to rome june 1. Would this be to far ahead 2 weeks away ? Thanks in advance
I'm not sure what you are asking. Is it too far ahead to book tickets? No, I would book them now.
@@RomewiseThanks for deciphering my message. lol. That’s what I was asking. Thank you. I will book now then.
@@AcornPro Ah good!! So yes, book now! Have a great trip!
Are all train tickets for specific time? How can I buy tickets in advance if I am flying into Rome? I don’t know for sure when I will be cleared through customs. I will be flying to Fiumicino airport in Rome and plan to get to Florence. Any suggestions if I should try to get advanced tickets?
The fast trains are timed. I don't recommend purchasing tickets in advance if what you want is to catch the train from Rome to Florence after you land.
I suggest just getting to Rome, heading to Termini station, and then buying the next available ticket to Florence. These trains run frequently so even in high season, you shouldn't have any trouble finding seats.
I have more details on my page here:
www.romewise.com/train-from-rome-to-florence.html
I hope this advice applies to Salerno! Going solo, female, older and nervous!
If I am arriving at 10pm is this still the route you would take? I’m not sure if I should be worried about safety and staying in the more populated areas at this time of the day as two female travelers.
Are you saying you will arrive in Florence at 10PM? It really depends on where you are staying. If I was arriving at 10PM with a friend, I'd probably head out to the taxi stand on the main level. Not even for safety but rather for easily and quickly getting to my hotel.
But if you are staying nearby, within easy walking distance, then yes, you can take this route, especially if you are not carrying too much luggage. As with any big city, certainly at night, and of course as female travellers, just be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
@@Romewise thank you! yes we’ll arrive just before 10pm as long as the train is on time :) our hotel is a 7 minute walk from the S.M. Novella train station according to google maps so we are planning to walk as long as we feel safe.
@@rachelh8064 If it's just a 7-minute walk, I would do it. As I said, just be vigilant and no distracted. Hvae a great trip!
Is 1 day enough to go from Rome to Florence and come back? Or you recommend to stay in Florence at least a day?
Well it depends on you and how much you want to see and how much time you have. I would always recommend staying longer in Rome and Florence, but I also realize many people just don't have time.
Here's my recent video about taking a day trip to Florence:
czcams.com/video/uSRx9KKQu2Y/video.html
@@Romewise thank you
I’ve seen people post about being stopped by law enforcement wanting to see their passport, and, many times, it seems to happen at the train station. I’ve always heard to never carry your original passport; you only need a photocopy with you. Is that true?
There is some back and forth on this. You do need some form of government-issued ID when you take a train, even just when you go around Rome or anyplace in Europe. Usually for non-residents that ID is a passport. In this case, a photocopy would not suffice.
It is my understanding that if you have a government-issued ID that is not a passport, usually a driver's license, that would suffice. A copy of your passport could supplement that but when an official asks to see your ID, they need a real piece of ID, not a photocopy.
The photocopy is fine for when you are visiting sites and they want to make sure the name on the ticket is yours (such as for certain Colosseum tours), or to check one's age if you are seeking an age-based discount.
You would also need a passport if you are travelling between European countries.
@@Romewise I wonder if a military ID would be good instead of our original passport…of course, if we’re asked for ID at the airport or train station, we’d have our original passports, since we’ll have our luggage. Just walking around the city, though, I’d hope a Drivers License and/or military ID, along with a photocopy of the passport would be enough…
I cannot personally guarantee it, but I would bet that a military ID is perfectly sufficient for anything you might need to do in the city. @@reneeburich9497
@@Romewise cops ask only for passports because only passports show that a tourist is staying in the Schengen Area within the 6-months limit. A copy would not show that and note that they have the right to stop and detain any tourist without a valid ID. That would mean a Passport for anyone from outside the EU.
The idea of an Italian cop being able to distinguish between real military IDs from any country around the world and fake ones... Guys, are U serious?
Hi all I am from Singapore. I book Italo from Rome to Florence. And I was told that I need a full name and want to make changes to it in the Italo app account but I couldn’t. I send an email but they ask me to call back. I had hard time calling them for help. What can I do? Thank you so much
Thank you for watching my video. I'm sorry but your request is outside the scope of my area of expertise. I would try e-mailing again, or find a way to call them. Usually companies like this have an option to speak to someone in Italian or English. I hope you get your issue resolved!
I was looking a year ago prices for frecciarossa Venice-Florence and prices were around 30 EUR, now Im looking same route for traveling in april 2024 and prices start at 64 EUR, why they doubled the price? is there a chance to get better prices or should I book my tickets now? Thanks in advance : )
I don't know why they doubled the price, but travel demand has soared this past year and also it may depend on the time of year/day of the week. April is peak season and there is high demand. But I do recommend booking now as prices are only likely to go up from here.
Thank you so much 😊
we tried to book on trainline and it literally refunded out money within 10 min of booking?
That's really strange. Did you try again? It may have refunded your ticket if there was something wrong on their end. I would try again.
Thank you for responding. They automatically refunded the money instantly that was the weird part. We will try again. We leave in three weeks. I appreciate it and your videos are very informative.
You look very beautiful...❤❤
Awww thanks!
Excuse me but why you did not mentioned that these trains travel at 300 km/h, a pride for our Nation.
Ah you are so right! That is an excellent point, thank you!
@@Romewise 🌹
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