There are two major train companies in Italy, but which one is better? This article makes use of affiliate links. We do not represent the companies mentioned, and if you use the link, we will receive a small commission from the company. The links are marked with an asterisk (*). Headed away from Rome on Trenitalia. When you're coming to Italy, or you're already here, you're probably thinking about public transportation as a way to get around. And, believe it or not, one of I

Are they the same? Which is better? Which should you choose? This article is part of Only A Bag's Quick Answer series. No fluff, no AI, just information. When you're looking to buy a train ticket in Italy, you will find that there a few main sites that pop up in regards to the ticket. TrenItalia, ItaliaRail, Italo, and even RailEurope, Omio, and Trainline. Business-class seating in Frecciarossa. With all of these options, it can feel overwhelming to make the right choice, whi

How do the train tickets work in Italy and when is the best time to buy a train ticket? Before we jump right in, I want to first mention that there are two train carriers in Italy: TrenItalia and Italo. In the opinion of Only A Bag (and that's literally the two of us, Nathaniel who is writing this article, and Darcy who writes the other articles, so a sample size of two), TrenItalia is a better carrier. And, we're joined by an EU study from 2024 (linked here: https://www.tran

Before you take your trusty duffel bag, give me a chance to convince you to consider bringing a different piece of luggage for Italy. This article uses affiliate links which help support Only A Bag. If you’ve bought your tickets, and you’re getting into the planning and packing stage of your trip, there’s a lot to consider. But the most important factor, before we even get into what clothes to bring, or whether or not you’ll need a travel adapter is, “What bag am I bringing?”

Don't panic, missing the train isn't the end of the world! This article offers affiliate links for Omio . While we don't represent Omio, we make a small commission if you purchase a train ticket using our affiliate link with no added cost to you. If you've just missed your train, click here to scroll down to the pertinent information. The gutting feeling of missing your train in Italy not pictured here. Missing a train is almost a rite of passage to a world traveler. In fact