Why You’re Missing Out on Italy’s Local Trains! 🇮🇹🚉

I'll be taking you on a local train journey through Italy and sharing my top 10 tips for riding smaller trains. If you're planning a trip to Italy, taking the local trains is a great way to experience the country and its culture.
I will show you what it's like to ride the smaller trains. I'll share some insider tips on how to navigate the Italian train system with ease, whether you're a seasoned traveler or new to train travel.
So sit back, relax, and let me guide you through Italy's local train routes. By the end of this video, you'll have all the information you need to make the most of your next Italian vacation.
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[@GregorBrown]

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[@cristinacucconi7411]

I live in Texas, ma sono italiana nata a Pisa ❤ ,mi piacciono tantissimo i tuoi video❤ ,vorrei tanto essere in Italia, spieghi molto bene tutto 👏👏complimenti

[@recrevs963]

Another useful and well made video. Enjoying all your Italy videos as you seem to be well acquainted with the country. Your tips will come in handy once I do make it back... That Puglia region in summer got my attention. Cheers!

[@GregorBrown]

You gotta get back soon and let me know when you do so maybe I can supply more information but I would definitely put Puglia at the top of your list

[@karthikvyas3479]

Hey Gregor - thank you for your fantastic videos!! I'm a student from Singapore, and I'm coming to Florence & Rome June! It's going to be my first time to Italy (and in fact Europe!), and your videos have been so incredibly helpful. I loved your Florence Series, and your videos on travelling by train have been an absolute treat for someone uninitiated; Informative, clear, and of course well made! Hopefully I get to bump into you in person in Florence and thank you personally! I was curious about one thing (could not attend your live stream just a few days ago, if not I would've asked it there): I'll be doing Florence for 4 days and Rome for 5, and sure there are many videos and vlogs out there for detailed itineraries. However, for Florence, I would love to see all the art & museums; especially David! Do you have any advice about booking tickets to these museums places, planning a good schedule, the must see museums and other tips for a relaxed 4 day trip to Florence? Thank you so much! Apologies for the rather long comment - I'm a huge fan!

[@GregorBrown]

Thank you for all those kind of words and yes hopefully you will see me Romy in around the streets in June., I suggest you go directly to the websites for David Academia also the Uffizi, and cathedral duomo and book already because June is a busy time am I recommendation is go early in the morning at 8:00 a.m. when there are fewer crowds so you have a more enjoyable experience. You picked Two great cities to explore for your first visit. Also as you can see from my videos I loved Singapore and the Hawker stands

[@Bid361]

The machines for validating tickets at most stations in Italy are not always easy to find, especially if you’re rushing to catch your train. Trouble is, if you fail to validate you risk a fine. Speaking from experience as I’ve been living here for many years. I wonder if tourists even know that it has to be done!

[@GregorBrown]

yeah, not sure, I hope this video helps explain that. Anyway, the machines are at the start of every platform. And most attendants are lieniant on tourists.

[@_LostAndFound_]

im trvaling in italy in spring 2024. i plan on using the trains... im a bit nervious about validating, but im a worrier. I recall Rick Steves saying somthing about validating but that was years ago. its only on local trains? all the time? how do i know?

[@nicolaluisari8901]

@@_LostAndFound_ if you cannot validate the ticket with the machine, you can always write on the ticket the date and the time. It is usually accepted due to the fact that the machines are sometimes out of order.

[@GabuzonX]

@@_LostAndFound_ listen, it's 2023, you can obviously buy and check your ticket online.

[@tommytunes33]

Hi Gregor , thank you for your many videos and the tips you give. We are travelling to Italy in September. We have been before and my wife was born there and has been many times but this will be the first time travelling by train.If by chance you miss your train for some reason ( wrong platform, missed the announcement for a last minute change ) are you able to use your ticket for the next train?

[@wokenope]

Love the content. Hope to see one of Naples soon. ❤❤❤

[@GregorBrown]

Yes, the coffee, the pizza, the bay!!!

[@alanshearer3682]

Amazing trip keep it up man

[@GregorBrown]

Thank you very much Alan and I am glad you enjoyed this video and I hope it was helpful

[@loripenzato9219]

Love the travel tips!! But what is your opinion of Pisa?

[@GregorBrown]

It's worth a visit for the tower alone and eating some food but then moving on quickly and perhaps to see the beautiful Square in Lucca.

[@bcskqc]

Very informative video! Thank you. Do you know if I buy tickets on line or through an app, can it be for multiple people (such as other in the group I'm travelling with)? Or everyone has to each buy that on his individual phone? This is in case not everyone has a smart phone with connection?

[@GregorBrown]

Absolutely, @bcskqc! You can purchase tickets online or through an app for multiple people. It makes group travel much easier, especially if not everyone has access to a smartphone. 🚅👥

[@lazaroquintino3930]

Hello Gregory. Your videos are extremely well made and informative. Would an app like the Trenitalia app be the only tool I need to book all form of train travel in Italy? I will be traveling in train between Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome, and Sorrento in May 2024. Is there a train directly from Rome to Sorrento and a train from Sorrento back to Milan? Thank you

[@GregorBrown]

wow. Sorry for the late reply. YES! that app is perfect to use and should be all you need.You'll have fun, that trip sounds ideal.

[@26chiapet]

How can you understand which platform and where to go. Do you base your ticket on the ending destination or the last stop on that line? Because I would be afraid to catch the opposite direction accidentally

[@GregorBrown]

read the train times board when you get to the station.

[@ThanhNguyen-ml8pz]

I will be in Rome in August my plan is to spend a few days in Rome and take a high speed train to Florence for 2 days but i want to take a local train to Pisa like your video ( Question where do you go from the train station to Pisa Tower ? how far is it from the station to Pisa Tower will you take an Uber or Taxi to the Pisa Tower?” can you visit Pisa in one day? and my next trip from Florence to Venice by high speed train. I haven’t gotten to your next video from Florence to Venice yet . Did you make a video for that ? by the way i loved your videos and thank you in advance for your response

[@GregorBrown]

Pisa is small, you could walk it. Also, have a look on google maps to see the distance.

[@massimopalomba5009]

The Campo dei Miracoli (meadow area of landing tower, cathedral and baptistery) is opposite to the railway station, but Pisa is small and gentle to walk, is less of half hour by feet, you can also cross the Ponte di Mezzo (mittle bridge) on river Arno, wich is a good wiew too, and cross for piazza dei Cavalieri with the old university palace. Tale a little map! Anyway, there is a little stop for local trains to/from north (Pisa San Rossore) closest to the Campo.

[@lesliegoa]

I'm travelling from Ancona to Florence. Trainline gives me a train with a 20 min changeover time in Bologna. My question is.. Can I book two separate tickets Ancona Bologna and another Bologna to Florence. Firstly, to allow me more time to change over (with heavy luggage) and also to be at my Airbnb in Florence at check in time. Will this involve additional expenses?

[@GregorBrown]

Booking separate tickets can offer more flexibility and potentially more time for your layover, which might be especially helpful if you're traveling with heavy luggage. This approach may incur a slightly higher total cost due to booking two distinct segments, but it gives you control over your schedule. Just make sure to account for any potential delays and ensure you have enough time to catch your second train comfortably.

[@lesliegoa]

Yes thanks, but accounting for potential delays is probably not possible. @@GregorBrown

[@marianhof9755]

Are tickets for local trains cheaper in line or are they the same price?

[@GregorBrown]

Cheaper

[@chrisc7930]

Great video! What if you have a bike in a travel bag on these local train? Thanks if you can respond.

[@vistacyclingtuscany]

On local trains, there are often bike bays in special carriages, so I'd recommend you put the bike bag/box in there but keep an eye on it. Another thing to consider is you need to pay a small bike surcharge too (this can be done either at the ticket office or via a ticket machine). N.B. You can't take bikes on high speed trains, though - they're too big an item.

[@GregorBrown]

On the local trains it's really no problem you just get on and find a space even if it's in the standing room by the door

[@chuck1856]

If we book on the app and traveling with a companion, can one person buy both tickets on the app? Seems like this would be ideal to get seats together butt how does the other person “get” their ticket if they need it on the train?

[@GregorBrown]

Yes you can 👍

[@chrisziersch5552]

If you purchase a regional train ticket and miss the train will the ticket work on the next train?

[@GregorBrown]

If you have already validated the ticket in the machine or the ticket has a specific time on it then no it will not work on another train

[@chrisziersch5552]

@@GregorBrown thank you!

[@lucabaroni7715]

Il biglietto ha una validità di 4 ore dalla convalida, il che significa che se perdi il treno puoi salire sul treno successivo se parte entro 4 ore.

[@claudiogarganese2839]

​​@@lucabaroni7715translation after your ticket gets the validation if you miss the train, you can use that same ticket for another 4 hours. Only for the same train.

[@sandradowling7239]

Have a coffee on me Gregor 🙂

[@GregorBrown]

Sandra, thanks so much. In Italy you can get two coffees at 2.50. So thanks! I hope this video was helpful

[@sandradowling7239]

@@GregorBrown another reason l need to return to Italy, in lreland we’re ripped off with coffee prices 🙄

[@GregorBrown]

Yes!!! Get back here!

[@antonia7991]

guy in the back at 0:19 ?

[@GregorBrown]

I never noticed that before 😭

[@GregorBrown]

I blurred that out!!

[@antonia7991]

@@GregorBrown I just thought it was funny, that guy was not happy you were filming lol

[@GregorBrown]

yeah I think it's funny too but it's probably better to keep it clean for the all the viewers.