Tag Archives: Train

How to Get to Villa Adriana

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In a previous post, A Short Trip from Rome – Tivoli and Villa D’Este, we covered the journey the from Rome out to Tivoli, primarily to go to Villa D’Este. In this article, the focus will be on getting to … Continue reading →

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How to Read a COTRAL Bus Schedule

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In the city of Rome, the city buses are managed by ATAC. In the Lazio Region, the provider is COTRAL. They work in the city of Rome and also cover the surrounding areas. They transport more than 100 million people … Continue reading →

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Purchasing a Phone or SIM at FCO Airport

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Ron in Rome

There are many questions posted on travel boards about where to purchase an unlocked mobile phone at the FCO airport. Many arriving passengers seek an opportunity to purchase a phone or a SIM card – especially those coming from the … Continue reading →

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The #8 Tram in Rome

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The #8 tram is the primary mode of transportation for many visitors heading to Trastevere from the Largo Argentina area – or for folks connecting to or from the Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) on the FM1 train. Your ATAC … Continue reading →

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Bus 64 to Roma Termini

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In an earlier post, Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro, we discussed how to get from Roma Termini train station to the Roma San Pietro train station. In this article, we will look at reversing our path and heading … Continue reading →

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Bus 64 to Piazza Stazione San Pietro

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Ron in Rome

The 64 bus in Rome is probably the most famous – or rather infamous – bus in the ATAC system. The route is very popular for tourists, and unfortunately, also for pick-pockets. For many travelers, it’s simply known as the … Continue reading →

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Terravision Back at FCO

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Starting July 15, 2011 there’s a new travel option to and from Leonardo Da Vinci Airport. Terravision, which has been in and out of the FCO airport in the past few years is returning. Terravision is a major bus service … Continue reading →

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Train Connections in 10 minutes or Less

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ron in Rome

One of the often stated concerns is, “How can I best make my train connection?’” For many folks, riding a train in Europe might be their first train ride ever. And certainly changing trains can be a challenge. There are … Continue reading →

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Traveling from Rome to Civitavecchia

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Ron in Rome

On many travel boards, the questions are often asked, “We’re staying in Rome and need to get to the cruise port, Civitavecchia for our cruise the next day?” What is the easiest or best option? Well, the easiest or best … Continue reading →

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Terminal 5 at FCO

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ron in Rome

There seems to be a lot of confusion about Terminal 5 at the FCO (Leonardo Da Vinci) airport– some of the confusion is created by multiple US Airline websites. Terminal 5 (T5) was opened in May 2008. It is a … Continue reading →

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Toilets in Rome

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Where do you go when you have to go? Unfortunately, Rome’s public toilet options are not well marked. They are available but often very difficult to find. Most people thus believe that Rome lacks sufficient public lavatories. After you see … Continue reading →

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Rome in a Day for Cruisers

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Ron in Rome

We’re very fortunate to have an expert guest columnist writing this article! Zerlina is a well-regarded contributor to numerous travel boards with thousands of helpful posts and grateful travelers. If you’ve been on tripadvisor, Fodor’s, etc. you’ve certainly seen Zerlina’s … Continue reading →

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Car Rental Locations in Rome

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Ron in Rome

Renting a car in Italy can be an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, driving a rental car in Rome is often NOT enjoyable. For many folks it can be frustrating, confusing, and even dangerous. Driving in Rome IS NOT like driving in … Continue reading →

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Booking on the Trenitalia Website

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ron in Rome

UPDATE NOTE: Trenitalia has changed it’s online ticket purchase options. Now, tickets are far easier to buy than this example, posted in February 2011. For the updated method – see our posting, Trenitalia and Booking Online, Using the Trenitalia Website … Continue reading →

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Buying Train Tickets – Updated

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ron in Rome

In the past few months, more and more people are reporting that they are able to use their American credit cards on the Trenitalia website – good news for US travelers wanting to get discounted tickets and avoid using a … Continue reading →

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