Tag Archives: Trenitalia

The Trenitalia Mini-Fare Discounted Ticket

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Ron in Rome

Special thanks to GAC who wrote our article on the differences between 1st and 2nd class trains. In recent postings on travel boards, GAC updated everyone on the most recent changes to the the Trenitalia Promotional Fares. Gone are the … Continue reading →

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1st Class versus 2nd Class

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Ron in Rome

One of the biggest debates on an Italian travel board is often, “Should I ride in 1st or 2nd class on a train?” Followed closely by, “What’s the difference between 1st and 2nd class?” And also course, “Is is worth … Continue reading →

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Chaos in Roma Termini

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Ron in Rome

This past week has been tremendously challenging for folks traveling to and from Europe. The volcanic ash cloud has caused numerous cancellations. People have been stranded at the both airports in Rome waiting for ANY opportunity to “get out of … Continue reading →

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Types of Train Tickets in Italy

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One of the most confusing aspects of traveling by train in Italy is which ticket to buy. There are probably – on some runs – more than ten different types and classes of tickets to purchase. And how do I … Continue reading →

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Where to Meet at FCO?

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

One question that always comes up on travel boards is, “We are arriving ahead of other people in our party and would like to know where would be the best place to meet at FCO?“ Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) … Continue reading →

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The Train Station at the Rome Airport (FCO)

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Ron in Rome

(UPDATED January 2012) I’ve replied to many questions regarding the Train Station at the Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino (FCO). The FCO Airport train station is easy to find and very convenient for arriving and departing passengers. … Continue reading →

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Strikes in Italy

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Strikes are very commonplace in Italy – especially transportation strikes. They are a way of life here and you just have to adjust your plans if you get caught up in one. Strikes are on the rise. Reports indicate that … Continue reading →

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Riding the Trains in Italy

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Ron in Rome

In separate postings, we’ve discussed purchasing a train ticket online – and also using the kiosks to buy train tickets, so let’s talk about riding trains in Italy! Here, train travel is much less expensive than in other parts of … Continue reading →

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Buying a Train Ticket

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Ron in Rome

This post has been updated in a couple of articles later in the blog – see notes below for more info and links to the updated postings. Some of this info is still pertinent in smaller stations, with older kiosks. … Continue reading →

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Cruising? Come to Rome for the Day!

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Ron in Rome

Many folks contact me regarding how to get from the Cruise port, Civitavecchia, into Rome for the day and back before their ship departs. There are quite a few options for a one-day excursion to Rome. The biggest challenge is … Continue reading →

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