How to travel by train in Italy in 2025 🇮🇹🚅

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  • How to travel in Italy via train. And what not to do. I take you through using the Frecciarossa high-speed train and how to buy tickets so you can get from Milan to Rome or Venice and Florence.
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  • @GregorBrown
    @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +43

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  • @StephenSmith-ge1qf
    @StephenSmith-ge1qf 2 роки тому +564

    Don't forget that for local trains or non high speed trains, you will need to "convalidare" your paper ticket in the little yellow or green machine before boarding the train.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +31

      great advice. I did say that, didn't I?

    • @yaowsers77
      @yaowsers77 2 роки тому +9

      Haha I was going to say that too. We were in Italy for a family emergency so all this figuring out stuff was on the fly

    • @Cerce7
      @Cerce7 2 роки тому +25

      recently is not longer mandatory because the tiket is valid only for that specific train so if u forget it is not a big deal... but anyway do it, you never know

    • @materiagrezza9331
      @materiagrezza9331 2 роки тому +7

      Actually, it depends. You can ask at the ticket office for an "open ticket" you can validate any platform, and lets you ride any train as long as it stops at the chosen destination. Otherwise, you can choose for a specific reason, which ticket doesn't have to be validated.

    • @mad8298
      @mad8298 2 роки тому +4

      @@materiagrezza9331 I didn't know that. So, if you buy a ticket for a specific destination and time, no validation is necessary? grazie

  • @davideluchetti
    @davideluchetti Рік тому +140

    As an Italian living in Rome and using pretty often high speed trains, I can tell you this review is 100% accurate. Well done

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much!

    • @PortugalZeroworldcup
      @PortugalZeroworldcup 11 місяців тому

      Do you miss the trains when your in other countries??

    • @Pitalu-9
      @Pitalu-9 9 місяців тому +1

      I went to Venice/Rome by train and enjoyed it very much by Italo ...😊

    • @yvonnenystrom
      @yvonnenystrom 4 місяці тому +1

      How do you know which train is the high speed train? I’ve never been to Italy, so I have no clue what to look for!!

    • @pod___
      @pod___ 2 місяці тому +3

      @@yvonnenystrom "Frecciarossa" (high speed from main national rail company) and "Italo" (high speed trains from a smaller private company)

  • @TarrelScot
    @TarrelScot Рік тому +34

    The Italians have so much style. That Freciarossa 1000 looked like a Gaggia coffee machine!

    • @JofromItaly
      @JofromItaly 9 місяців тому +5

      I work for the company that builds them here in Italy.😀

  • @mikes8218
    @mikes8218 10 місяців тому +10

    Trains in italy, are awesome!! So clean and smooth. Going back end of April. Can't wait.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  10 місяців тому

      Yes, Italian trains are definitely a class apart-so efficient and enjoyable to ride! 🚄💖 Glad to hear you're excited for your trip. April in Italy sounds like a dream. Safe travels and enjoy every moment!

  • @daanvaneck6253
    @daanvaneck6253 2 роки тому +290

    An addition I'd like to make when it comes to checking your platform: Big train stations will have platforms numbered for example 1 to 15, BUT in addition they can have platforms 1 OVEST, 2 OVEST etc. or 1 EST, 2 EST etc., which means 1 WEST or 1 EAST and these are completely separate platforms to platform 1. This is something I personally fell for once, but never again :)

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +18

      Live and learn, and thanks for sharing that advice!

    • @valeriavisconti1281
      @valeriavisconti1281 2 роки тому +12

      Another addìtion: at some stations you can find "binario tronco": for example 1 T, 2 T, but it isn't very frequent.

    • @LRTOTAL
      @LRTOTAL 2 роки тому +7

      @@valeriavisconti1281 Yes, for example the Mantova station has binario 1T, for the connection between Mantova and Verona.

    • @icovada
      @icovada 2 роки тому +12

      And then you might also have SOTTERRANEO (underground)

    • @enterplasma8220
      @enterplasma8220 2 роки тому +32

      Screams in Bologna Centrale

  • @wallyhighsmith9005
    @wallyhighsmith9005 Рік тому +18

    Straight to the point and no B.S..... thanks for the great advice.

  • @PassioneSuRotaie
    @PassioneSuRotaie 2 роки тому +61

    as an Italian, I immediately understood that station Of the introduction was Santa Maria Novella in Florence...
    I hope you are happy that you visited our homeland and we all will be❤️🇮🇹...

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +3

      yeah, it's an iconic station ;)

    • @vietnamvet4533
      @vietnamvet4533 2 роки тому +3

      It sure was been to that station a number of times on our trip to your homeland and my grand parents back in 2018. What a bellissimo country you live in, can't wait to return hopefully this year, arividerchi.

  • @EndoftheTownProductions
    @EndoftheTownProductions Місяць тому +4

    One time I was in Florence and wanted to travel to Rome by train. Went to the train station, bought a ticket to Rome, found the train track, double checked that it was going to Rome, got on the train, fell asleep, and when I woke up, I saw this long expanse of the bluest sea that I had ever seen. A few second later, I realized I was actually in Venice. Still don't know how this happened.

  • @Cerce7
    @Cerce7 2 роки тому +36

    PRO tip on Regional/REG Trains (local trains, the slow ones) you can buy the tiket on the train BUT you have to pay 5€ more and it's better if you actively find the tiket inspector inside the train and don't wait for him, otherwise he thinks you are trying to not paying it. it is useful in emergency situations.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +6

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts and helping the community here.

    • @matteofalduto766
      @matteofalduto766 2 роки тому +12

      Another Pro tip on Regional trains: try to avoid them 😅

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +1

      LOL!!!!

  • @zombiecucumber7700
    @zombiecucumber7700 4 місяці тому +9

    Also, DON’T put a small bag, like a purse, sling bag or fanny pack, in the overhead rack, even in first class. Keep it in your lap and out the big bag up top.

  • @straya52
    @straya52 Рік тому +15

    Great video & spot on with the information. One extra bit though is when travelling from Rome Termini be aware that there are more platforms than the those on the main concourse. We assumed that "platform 2 est" was showing the departure time was 'estimated' as ... but it was actually "platform 2 east". There are more platforms on the east side of the station with the same numbering starting from 1 to 5 (I think). We nearly missed our train departure but for a local who noticed that we looked anxious as our train was due to depart & it was not on platform 2. He then told us about the other platforms. And yes we did catch the train as I can whistle very loudly and the conductor held the train for us as it was moving out, very considerate.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +2

      This is why it's always important to give yourself at least 10 extra minutes to sort things out and yeah the Italians are always super helpful if you look like you need help or if you ask around for help but I'm glad that you got to where you needed to go

  • @jeffho1727
    @jeffho1727 2 роки тому +6

    We visited Italy and went through the Termini station. Indeed need to be watchful for your platform. We were trying to figure things out an a smaller man came up, asked to see our ticket and walked us to the gate. We were worried it was some kind of scam but couldnt figure out how, thanked him, tipped him 5 Euro. Love the train to Venice!!!

    • @andrealeonti2967
      @andrealeonti2967 Рік тому +3

      Trenitalia staff wears a black/dark blu uniform with a pin of the company logo. Customer care personnel at the station usually wear a red/blu jersey with STAFF/CUSTOMER CAR written on it.
      The tip was a very kind move but there’s no need to tip them: we’re not used to that

  • @codeTRIP777B-TRIP00
    @codeTRIP777B-TRIP00 9 місяців тому +10

    Thanks for the recommendation! I feel like traveling via train is the best way to travel he doesn't need to waste time at the airport and doesn't miss any beautiful scenery along the way!!!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  9 місяців тому

      Absolutely, traveling by train really lets you soak in all the beautiful scenery without the hassle of airports. Thanks for watching, and happy travels on your next train adventure! 🚂🌄

  • @michaelshebetun4215
    @michaelshebetun4215 8 місяців тому +11

    On trains you don’t have assigned seat you need to either validate your paper ticket or if you have your ticket booked on web site you need to log in on the calendar day of your travel, go into your journey and click “check-in”.

    • @k.e.becquer4681
      @k.e.becquer4681 5 місяців тому +4

      Not true for all trains. That goes for the more local trains. Le Freccie, the fast trains, all have assigned seats.

    • @madameannalisa6386
      @madameannalisa6386 4 місяці тому

      Luckily from 21's September the check-in will cease to exist.

    • @Positiveenergy68
      @Positiveenergy68 4 місяці тому

      We were just in Italy two weeks ago and we didn't validate our tickets, we chose seats on the website when we bought the tickets.

  • @roxannef3964
    @roxannef3964 2 роки тому +18

    Great thorough video!! I'm going for the first time in two months and I'm probably 4 times as wide as you, and you walking it thru step by step makes me more confident I can do it without getting on the wrong train

  • @ROLLMEAWAY
    @ROLLMEAWAY Рік тому +3

    WOW- this is the best, clearest teaching video I have seen on trains in Italy!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @valerianocuomo996
      @valerianocuomo996 Рік тому +1

      Italy, rich, 2ND industry and export, is not UK, LONDON NO, BUT REST OF COUNTRY IS VERY POOR, BIRMINGHAM 😅, LIVERPOOL, THEY SMELL OF PEE

  • @MainulWasTaken
    @MainulWasTaken Рік тому +5

    so travelling with train is a must in Italy, can't wait to travel oneee

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      you will love it!

    • @MainulWasTaken
      @MainulWasTaken Рік тому

      @@GregorBrown which one you prefer italo or treneitalia?

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Trenitalia, more options for train times.

  • @DarKkOpal
    @DarKkOpal Рік тому +7

    I'm italian, been traveling by train all my life, I don't really know how I got here lol. I was just very curious to see a foreigner's perspective on our transport system and I have to say that I was very fascinated for some reason and I ended up watching the whole video lol. Hope you liked our country!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Glad u liked it. Thanks for that comment!

    • @nuudelz3711
      @nuudelz3711 Рік тому +2

      I just got back from a few weeks in Italy from Canada. All I can say was how amazing and easy it is to use public transport as a tourist.
      Between that and the walkability of cities, I hope Italians (really most of Europe) appreciates the freedom of requiring a car to drive everywhere.

    • @ckash611
      @ckash611 Місяць тому

      We recently travelled with Italo from Rome to Florence and the Florence to Venice. The first train was great, the second was a big disappointment - very dirty, late and cramped. To be fair, we were even more disappointed with our OBB trains from Venice to Trieste, Trieste to Ljubljana, and the Ljubljana to Vienna. They were very old and dirty. There’s not much romance in train travel any more!

  • @jamesdigiacomo-c1j
    @jamesdigiacomo-c1j 3 місяці тому +1

    i did salerno to milano centrale then milano to zurich, it was a great experience and i would recommend any young person to do it. My train delayed 45 min, but it wasnt a problem because they just told me: "Take the next train with the same ticket", Frecciarossa is fire!🔥🔥

  • @enricomonti156
    @enricomonti156 2 роки тому +13

    Whilst it is indeed correct to say that in larger cities in Italy there is a main station is often not guaranteed that trains will even serve a main station. For instance in Florence there are some trains that serve either Rifredi or Campo di Marte Stations, whilst in Milan there are other cases of long distance trains bypassing Milan Centrale or terminating at Porta Garibaldi

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +2

      In Florence the major trains go to SM Novella. Same for Rome. Milan it's 50 50 with centrale and Garibaldi.

  • @bettinakluge4215
    @bettinakluge4215 Рік тому +26

    I took an Italo train from Naples to Rome Termini earlier this month and was surprised how busy it was on a Monday afternoon. I think all seats were taken, at least in my coach and I noticed how few seats were available throughout the train when I booked. And it was cheap as well, a lot cheaper than expected and what I would pay on the UK rail network.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Yeah. Good prices. UK is expensive!

    • @SultanaRazia-yh1pn
      @SultanaRazia-yh1pn Рік тому

      My husband and I will go to Rome from Naples by high speed train on Monday 17/04. Do you have any suggestion?

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      @@SultanaRazia-yh1pn GREAT To hear. Just watch this video over and over :)

    • @nathaly759
      @nathaly759 Рік тому

      @@bettinakluge4215 can you book a seat the same day you are leaving? or will they all be taken aleady?

    • @bettinakluge4215
      @bettinakluge4215 Рік тому +1

      @@nathaly759 I am sure you can book on the day or just go to the station and buy your tickets, however I would prebook to ensure you get a seat. I booked online about 2 weeks prior to travel and there were very few of the cheaper seats left and only a handful of seats in each carriage. I have to say that I paid just over €10 for the single journey. There are regional slow trains, as well as two fast train companies, Italo and Trenitalia and plenty of trains throughout the day.

  • @danedaniels3686
    @danedaniels3686 10 місяців тому +1

    Took the Tranitalia bullet train from Paris to Milan. Great trip. Excellent service.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  10 місяців тому

      Happy to hear!

    • @Judy-zs4gz
      @Judy-zs4gz 9 місяців тому

      yes! and with the discounts for rail trips, perfect!

    • @alessandro7805
      @alessandro7805 7 місяців тому

      Sadly now it has to pass very slowly on an old track but they are building a crazy 57 km train tunnel under the alps

  • @dman5ful
    @dman5ful Рік тому +4

    Great advice... Bringing my son in June, and we plan on taking the train from Venice to Florence and then to Rome.. so this has been really helpful for my research.. Thank you 🙏

  • @MarialauraRossetto
    @MarialauraRossetto 7 місяців тому +8

    Info for disabled passengers: is possibile to ask in advance to be helped (if you are blind or use a wheelchair). Bigger stations have a place called Sala Blu (blue room) where disabled passengers could be assisted. Ask to Trenitalia!

    • @Nada-qe7mj
      @Nada-qe7mj 5 місяців тому

      Hello, I am going to Italy in October for the first time with my husband. He is disabled and uses the walker. He has Parkinson's and cannot walk fast enough. We have to use the train from Rome to Florence then from Florence to Venice. I am very worried about him and worried that we might miss the train if they change the platform suddenly. Can the blue room provide us with a wheelchair and would they push it for him?

  • @giacomopeters9988
    @giacomopeters9988 Рік тому +10

    Ciao! I rode my first European train in 1974, traveling from Salzburg where I was studying, to various destinations. It was easy back then and even easier today. In Italy, the trains run from city centers, with stops in between, to city centers. Check the frequency from your departure to your destination online, arrive at least 20 minutes before, go to a vending machine, select your preferred language, buy a ticket, for local travel validate it in a tiny box that stamps the time etc on it, and go to the platform and get on or wait till it arrives. Trains move fast. It may depart in a couple minutes. It will be comfortable safe traveling. Renting a car is silly if staying in Italy unless you cannot walk or plan on staying at a resort not in the city. I have been all over the world, Europe and Italy. Traveling by train and day excursions are comfortable and fun.

  • @Dragonsandragoons
    @Dragonsandragoons 13 днів тому

    Bravo Gregor. I cracked up when you arrived en Roma aeroporto on the regional train...."enjoy the trip but watch out for scammers and pickpockets".

  • @MKangelo23
    @MKangelo23 3 місяці тому +1

    the high speed Freeciarossa was a highlight of our trip! great ride and views of the italian countryside, recccomend paying more for Business class.

  • @Taetaeyea
    @Taetaeyea 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this really helpful video. I'm not very experienced at public transport in my own country let alone one where English is not the primary language. Your video has made me feel much less anxious about train travel in Italy.

  • @TBwth
    @TBwth Рік тому +2

    I'm taking a spur of the moment trip to Italy because my plans to go to Paris are on hold due to the strikes. I have never been to Italy and this video is so helpful. I feel so much better after watching it. Thank you. Thank you!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      THANK YOU for the support. 😎❤️😊 I'm glad this video helped and yeah, you're going to love it.

    • @areswalker5647
      @areswalker5647 Рік тому

      How was it? Did you like your trip to Italy?

    • @andrealeonti2967
      @andrealeonti2967 Рік тому

      From Paris you can take the FRECCIAROSSA High-Speed train from Paris Gare de Lyon to TORINO or MILANO Central Station (it takes around 5-6 hours). From both TORINO and MILANO you can then take other high speed trains throughout the country

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      How did your trip go?

  • @Hastdupech8509
    @Hastdupech8509 2 роки тому +24

    As a traveller on Italian HSR I always choose Italo. They're simply cheaper, so if you're the type that wanna save money, most of the times Italo's the way to go.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +6

      I find they have less options and the low prices are only those odd hours, but definitely worth checking both companies for prices.

    • @Hastdupech8509
      @Hastdupech8509 2 роки тому +4

      @@GregorBrown Eh you gotta chase sales and offers, but Trenitalia has always been a lot more expensive. Then again it depends on how much money you want to spend, I'm a student in my 20s so 4 hours in second class for 30 euros will do great for me, my advice is more for pennyless guys than the type of people that can already afford to travel from other continents here

    • @nfc3478
      @nfc3478 2 роки тому +5

      As an italian I can confirm Italo prices are pretty much always cheaper than frecciarossa's, and their trains are also more comfortable, they have snack machines, etc

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Availability is always less than trenItalia but it'd good to have competition

    • @paulgerrard9227
      @paulgerrard9227 Рік тому

      I have found italo unreliable. When they switch carriages reserved seats are a chaotic mess and seating is less generous. I prefer advance purchase doscounted and special offer trenitalia where better class choices can be discounted. And more frequent

  • @Designer_TopG
    @Designer_TopG Рік тому +3

    Good man , gregor . Traveling is amazing when possible!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      It really is! Every trip is a new adventure waiting to be discovered. 🌍✈️

  • @javierpetrozzi
    @javierpetrozzi 2 роки тому +12

    Good advices! Funny about the last minute change of platform, it is really true! About the app, it works really well, you can check when the train you are expecting is coming, that way you can stop running in a change.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for sharing!!

    • @Neville60001
      @Neville60001 2 роки тому +1

      I want to know if these apps provided by the train company tell you when your train is coming so that you don't have to be looking up at a board constantly (and also if they'll alert you to changes in train platforms.)

    • @javierpetrozzi
      @javierpetrozzi 2 роки тому +2

      @@Neville60001 Once you know your train number (from your ticket), you can follow it up from the app, tha app tells you where it is at any moment, what platform it is arriving, the app is very intuitive, you'll find the info quickly.

  • @paulkoza8652
    @paulkoza8652 2 роки тому +11

    Good advice. Italian trains are awesome.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому

      Agreed!

    • @vietnamvet4533
      @vietnamvet4533 2 роки тому

      Better then Metro north run by the Dumbocrats in NY, or Scamtrack no way.

  • @Largeportion1000
    @Largeportion1000 11 місяців тому

    Well done and cheers, first time I trained around Europe was early 90's went back for 9 weeks in 17 train again,
    Now my kids have grown up and can pay there own way there coming this time, May, June Yeeah Baby.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  10 місяців тому +1

      sounds like an epic family adventure awaits! Enjoy Europe. 🚂🌍

  • @MarmotCanales
    @MarmotCanales Рік тому +54

    I visited Porta Nuova station in Torino; it was magnificent: organized, clean, and pleasant. There’s nothing similar in Romania, unfortunately. 🚄🇮🇹

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +7

      glad you enjoyed Torino!

    • @VLADGOM
      @VLADGOM Рік тому +1

      Mostly in the north in Italy things work better .. although there you can get your surprises

    • @valerianocuomo996
      @valerianocuomo996 Рік тому

      Romania is very poor country

    • @fabriziocoppola6519
      @fabriziocoppola6519 16 днів тому

      ​@@VLADGOMnot true.

  • @karaokeitaliano
    @karaokeitaliano 2 роки тому +5

    Nice informative video, from an Italian standpoint you nailed every point!

  • @mkrnp
    @mkrnp Рік тому

    Rode Italian trains in Sicily and from Rome to Bologna and back. WONDERFUL experience. No issues. Bought the tickets from the person behind the desk, not the machines, as it was my first time.

  • @gq8387
    @gq8387 2 роки тому +4

    Bello che qualcuno sponsorizzi l'Italia. È interessante come uno straniero sia curioso riguardo al nostro sistema. Purtroppo va detto che Trenitalia non è il massimo, ma Italo e il Frecciarossa penso che siano il top

  • @t2helepanelik
    @t2helepanelik Рік тому

    Aitäh!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      thank so much for that! I hope you enjoyed the video!

  • @Topboy32
    @Topboy32 3 дні тому

    Very useful! 🎉🎉 I like your sunglasses. 😎

  • @charlesbaran1106
    @charlesbaran1106 Рік тому +2

    I'm glad I just discovered this video, as my wife and I will be taking trains from Rome to Florence to Naples and back to Rome later this year. Train travel has changed a bit since I last rode FS in 1980!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      Have fun! thanks for watching!

    • @lesf5792
      @lesf5792 Рік тому

      You said ‘1980’. LOL, 1979 was the last time I took an Italian train. My memories are a ‘slightly’ less pleasant experience than mentioned in the comments. 🚂 😂

    • @charlesbaran1106
      @charlesbaran1106 Рік тому

      @@lesf5792 Unless my memory is not clear, there were wooden bench seats in 2nd class from Rome to Naples!

    • @lesf5792
      @lesf5792 Рік тому

      @@charlesbaran1106 lol. I took the train to Brindisi. It was God AWEFUL 🤪

    • @tonyriddle5491
      @tonyriddle5491 Рік тому

      I'm planning the exact same thing for next year. I'm exited about it. Already checking things out.

  • @YourGirlR3N
    @YourGirlR3N 3 дні тому

    Please travel Sardinia! Not a lot of people post about the island and I’m very interested. 😊
    Love your content and trust your recommendations!

  • @c.greystone9825
    @c.greystone9825 Рік тому +1

    Well done concise presentation on trains in Italy. Thank u.

  • @rabiajoubran9107
    @rabiajoubran9107 Рік тому

    I was watching this while waiting for the train, then you said they might change the bin last 2 minutes, i had exactly that and they did change it in fact. U saved me 😅

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      That's awesome and I'm glad I was able to help at the last minute

  • @chrizelt.2577
    @chrizelt.2577 Рік тому +4

    This was honestly very very helpful & clear to understand!👌🏽

  • @cubgsan
    @cubgsan Рік тому +1

    Good day to you!
    I am a senior rider on HONDA motorcycle from Japan.
    I am enjoying camping ,touring and upload video.
    Your travel video is so nice!
    Awesome!
    Full supported !
    Have a nice day my friend!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Ok, thank you. Glad to have you along and watching the videos. Thanks for the positive vibes.

  • @1985pennst
    @1985pennst 11 днів тому

    We just finished an Italian trip and rode both high speed and regional trains. We bought EU rail and it was great, especially We we took a day trip from our hotel. A day trip meant we were doing a round trip by rail in one day. Saw a lot of Italy in a short amount of time.

  • @MarialauraRossetto
    @MarialauraRossetto 7 місяців тому +3

    Some touristic places give you a discount if you show to be arrived by train. It’s to promote sustainable tourism.

  • @shyamamohanty3956
    @shyamamohanty3956 4 місяці тому

    Thanks Gregor I am from India this is avery useful video will be traveling to Italy next month❤watching this video many doubts have been cleared 😊

  • @natalife5297
    @natalife5297 Рік тому

    Hello, thank you for sharing an interesting tour, great video, useful and beautiful, friendly like, good luck and have a good week,😍😍🤗🤗😉😉

  • @alexandrefreitag5502
    @alexandrefreitag5502 2 роки тому +4

    This is so well presented. 100% confirmed

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the positive vibes and sharing them here! 😎👍

  • @shellybrazil
    @shellybrazil 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much, great tips. Were traveling by train throughout Italy this summer.

  • @dukx3986
    @dukx3986 5 місяців тому +1

    Naples is two stations in one. If you're confused af by your tkt, go into the basement. You're train is down there.

  • @JeroenBak
    @JeroenBak Рік тому +2

    Being a local from italy this is normal for me by going to school everyday. But you are like a crash course for italian train stations

  • @xtransam9970
    @xtransam9970 Рік тому +1

    Great video, loved the clear and direct information, thanks looking forward for the next video......

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      thanks. I made another one on local trains too: ua-cam.com/video/lC_rosmjNW0/v-deo.html

  • @daviddobson6108
    @daviddobson6108 2 місяці тому

    Helpful, understandable, informtive, great film and narrative. Thank you veru much. Grazie.

  • @RebeO
    @RebeO Рік тому +21

    so helpful, thanks!!

  • @Alohathegreatpyrenees
    @Alohathegreatpyrenees Рік тому

    Just got back from Europe specifically Italy. Thanks to your channel. I was able to survive the train ride...ha ha ha. Would be easier next time I go back there. Roma Termini is soooo busy and huge, but was able to find the platform # easily. Other train stations are easy to navigate! Trenitalia app is easy. I also tried to use the Biglettia machine with ease on some stations too. So, quite an experience for someone who's not familiar with European train system because we usually don't use train in the USA. Your video helped me. I watched it a few times before I embark on my trip. It's a great help and saver!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that my video was able to help you on your trip. It means a lot to me that I could make a difference. Safe travels and hope you have more amazing adventures in the future!

  • @ismaeltch5999
    @ismaeltch5999 2 роки тому +3

    Great video, as an italian i can say this is a very complete guide

  • @sha.elaine
    @sha.elaine 2 роки тому +13

    Super informative. No extra irritating talk either!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому +2

      I appreciate that! Glad you liked it!

  • @timbo031170
    @timbo031170 2 місяці тому +3

    When booking online via Trenitalia what confused me was it was saying I hadn’t chosen a “solution” and wouldn’t let me proceed. After a lot of head scratching I realised “solution “ meant I had to pick a train service eg: Regional 😊. Also tickets are now automatically validated for the train you have booked on but can be changed up to a certain time before travel. Hope this helps.

    • @Silversmart-k8f
      @Silversmart-k8f 2 місяці тому

      I understand you! The strange language of bureaucracy is often incomprehensible even for us Italians

  • @joehowarth8093
    @joehowarth8093 Рік тому

    I always book my tickets online ahead of time….it’s about a 3month look ahead for purchasing the tickets. Love and use train travel all the time. Also, sometimes the train you take may not be listed when you look at the board….don’t worry, the trains originating city may be listed, just watch the info scroll and it will turn up….have fun….ridden that train many times…

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      That's a great idea! thanks for the tips

  • @dr.krishvaidya9253
    @dr.krishvaidya9253 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a Lot for making such detailed videos.. we love it.

  • @alexandrapham1892
    @alexandrapham1892 4 місяці тому

    Thanks, get alot helpful information. We're planning go to italy & using fast train next year

  • @cubeweaver
    @cubeweaver Рік тому +2

    Quite an original way of presenting materials! Some passerby must have wondered why he bent down talking to the camera. 😀

  • @reveregreist3495
    @reveregreist3495 Рік тому +1

    Are you the cycling journalist?!?!! Wonderful content all over the place, bro!

  • @jimthomson9044
    @jimthomson9044 Рік тому

    Suggest you explain “buy train tickets early”. For best value (maybe 1/2 price) buy weeks ahead - not 1-2 days. 😐. Great video - you kept it moving with no wasted time (sometime several minute) of useless introduction.

  • @lesf5792
    @lesf5792 Рік тому +2

    Great video Gregor. Very informative and well crafted.

  • @Jacquelyn-cg3pb
    @Jacquelyn-cg3pb 22 дні тому

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @natalieolguin527
    @natalieolguin527 Рік тому

    Oh my gosh! Soooo helpful. Thank you for the app/website to order tix head of time! I'm super excited but anxious about my trip to Italia next month. Flyiing into Rome and going straight to Sorrento from the airport. Thank you Thank you!!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому +1

      Your excitement for Italy is absolutely understandable - it's a beautiful country with so much to offer. Rome to Sorrento is a fantastic journey. Wishing you a wonderful trip filled with amazing experiences! Grazie and safe travels! 🇮🇹✈️🚆

    • @natalieolguin527
      @natalieolguin527 Рік тому

      thank you!@@GregorBrown

  • @plynch64
    @plynch64 Рік тому

    Thank you for your helpful travel information. Our first train travel in Italy, Florence to Venice in October

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      Thank you and I hope it was helpful

  • @chrisvalvo4886
    @chrisvalvo4886 Рік тому

    Got our trip tix based on your recommendations. So excited for our trip on July 21st! Grazie!

  • @LeeMoore-tu4gr
    @LeeMoore-tu4gr Рік тому +1

    This video was so helpful. Thanks for making it 👍

  • @mushtaqahmad8551
    @mushtaqahmad8551 Рік тому

    Appreciated,Very informative and amazing blogs video ,,I really like it the way is exposed the beauty of train , surrounding and in a very simple communication way. Very Good

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      thanks for saying that, I appreciate your feedback and positivity!

  • @loris7964
    @loris7964 2 роки тому +5

    Lovef travel by trains in Italy fun fun

  • @StrollingAround
    @StrollingAround Рік тому

    Somehow I get quite a lot of visitor coming from this video no wonder it's a superb video. I instantly subscribe to your channel. Thank you so much...

  • @Carriescher
    @Carriescher 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video! My friend and I are going to Italy this year and we’re nervous about taking the trains. This was very helpful.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @gabrielemangialavori8732
      @gabrielemangialavori8732 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for planning to come and visit Italy, I hope you will be able to enjoy it!🤗

    • @vietnamvet4533
      @vietnamvet4533 2 роки тому +2

      Yea well learn a little Italian so that you can show the people a some respect. I know as an American our language doesn't matter to the hoards that invade it everyday, but in Italian knowing a few words, and sentences go a long way in the locals in helping you order a meal, find the bathroom get on the right train etc. Enjoy your trip Italy is by far the greatest place my wife and I have ever visited. Oh and if you want some great pastry the pasticceria pastry shop in Italian right behind the station in Florence is beyond great, arrivederci.

    • @andrealeonti2967
      @andrealeonti2967 Рік тому

      As an italian I can tell you that the high-speed line it’s the better way to move around major cities: it’s fast, way more flexible hours than the plane (there are around 10 journey every day across major cities), no issues with the luggage (no weight, size or unit limits) and you can easily reach the city center of every city.
      TIP: mind to book them early (at least 20-30 days earlier, the earlier the better) to get bargain prices. If you buy tickets couple days before the price will be significantly higher (from 29€ if booked 20 days earlier to 120€ if booked couple days earlier)
      Welcome and enjoy ITALY 🇮🇹

  • @Bariom_dome
    @Bariom_dome 10 місяців тому +1

    I will travel to Italy on August so this video is very useful.

  • @critogni
    @critogni 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! I'll post it for our Expat group in Italy. They will enjoy it!

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому

      awesome, glad you liked it and thanks for doing so.

  • @t2helepanelik
    @t2helepanelik Рік тому

    Thank you! I am going to Italy next week and this video is a life saver!

  • @vwlru
    @vwlru 2 роки тому

    You can present everything and people would buy it,cause you can,you know how ….such a good quality of your video again,you are a professional👍…greetings from slovakia🇸🇰tom

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому

      Wow, thanks that means a lot that you took the time to write and say that. I appreciate it! 😎😎

  • @alsfaa77
    @alsfaa77 Рік тому

    Thanks for your video. Visiting Italy in August for the first time :)

  • @TommasoPaba
    @TommasoPaba 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for showing Florence's station, a masterpiece of rationalist architecture from the 1930s, designed by Giovanni Michelucci, one of the greatest modern Italian architects.

  • @WorldTrotterHereandBeyond
    @WorldTrotterHereandBeyond Рік тому +1

    Good job!

  • @danaclemons5298
    @danaclemons5298 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! Going to Italy in for 1st time in march

  • @NavyKeo-mv8dn
    @NavyKeo-mv8dn 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tips, we going that way next month and we never catch train before 😅

  • @amandarichards2706
    @amandarichards2706 Рік тому

    Great review, the only thing I would add is bring as little luggage as possible. The fast trains in particular have steep and narrow steps up from platform and juggling large suitcases can be difficult.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      Traveling light makes navigating trains much easier, especially on Italy's fast trains. 🚄🧳🇮🇹

  • @Skudderable
    @Skudderable 10 місяців тому

    Great advice personally I always book everything online before I leave the uk so easy and usually cheaper 👍👍

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  10 місяців тому

      Booking online is definitely the way to go! Not only does it save you money, but it also saves so much time and stress. Just make sure to also give yourself space to be spontaneous. 👍✈️

    • @Judy-zs4gz
      @Judy-zs4gz 9 місяців тому

      METOO!! Last time, my friends told me a way to get bigger discounts for rail trips. so i plan to have a rail trip

    • @Skudderable
      @Skudderable 9 місяців тому

      @@Judy-zs4gz you'll love it as you get to see the lovely country side of Italy 👍👍

  • @charlarios4383
    @charlarios4383 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much, this was so helpful. I will be taking multiple train’s when I am in Italy in April! Thanks!

  • @davidecasassa8679
    @davidecasassa8679 Рік тому +1

    Well done - just about all the critical info clearly presented in a few minutes. I probably studied Rick Steves for an hour to learn as much, back in 2000, when ticket machines were considered cutting edge tech and nobody had smartphones.

  • @Moises99721
    @Moises99721 11 місяців тому

    Italy looks like interesting, for me as a young venezuelan man. Greetings Gregor.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  11 місяців тому +1

      Italy truly is a fascinating destination with so much to offer, from its rich history to stunning landscapes. Sending warm greetings back to you in Venezuela. 🇮🇹🌍

  • @jazzercaster4749
    @jazzercaster4749 Рік тому

    Hi George,
    Finding these videos so great and helpful, have a question.
    First time travelling to Europe, flying from Australia and travelling to Siena via Rome.
    Which Rome airport should I fly into? what do you recommend being the best way to travel from Rome to Siena?
    Thanks so much mate.
    Jamie.

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      Thanks so much for that! 👍😎
      Glad the vids help. For Rome, you will be flying into Fiumicino, I think it's FCO. So to get to Siena it's a train first to centrale then to Siena, but there could be other train routes, so check Trenitalia

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  Рік тому

      It is the FCO airport, and you want to book on the Leonardo Express to Rome Termini train station. You can use the trenitalia app to do that or the website

  • @sedefoconnell8540
    @sedefoconnell8540 5 місяців тому

    I travelled by Train from Venezia to Bologna and was not fun, but tiring, we had 3 suitcases and disembarked from a cruise ship. At the train terminal there was no cart or porter! we asked people at customer service and they were not helpful! They had a very small elevator we could hardly fit in with our suit cases, and we lined up and waited 25 minutes to get our turn. It was like a joke! Finding a cab is another issue, and you have to wait pretty long!

  • @maximchimienti
    @maximchimienti 2 роки тому +4

    I took a train to Roma Termini some time ago and they moved it from platform 5 to platform 18, I walked for 10 minutes before taking it 😂

    • @GregorBrown
      @GregorBrown  2 роки тому

      Yeah. U gotta be alert. And it's a big station

    • @maximchimienti
      @maximchimienti 2 роки тому

      @@GregorBrown already😅

  • @chrisbirchall2876
    @chrisbirchall2876 Рік тому

    Thank you, visiting Italy in may and you've explained a few things that I was unsure about 👌

  •  Рік тому +1

    Thank you on this video since I'm planning going to Naples :D Ps. It's common thing to serve beverages and coffee in better trains, even in Serbia (at least in train that goes up to 200km/h. And it's cheap ticket is like 4€). If you have time come to Belgrade (you have cheap wizz air flights from 15€, from Rome to Belgrade).

  • @Larsbor
    @Larsbor Рік тому

    😊 It is like a normal traintrip in Northen Europe … except for the pricec maybe.

  • @tw7563
    @tw7563 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video it was greatly appreciated.

  • @marianacanas6510
    @marianacanas6510 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your tips. Very helpful.