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Transportation in Italy - Getting to and Traveling in Italy

Italian transportation including how to get to Italy and travel in Italy, including trains, planes, buses, and car rentals.
Italy Train Travel - Tips on Riding Trains in Italy
Italy train travel is fairly inexpensive and reliable. Traveling by train in Italy is a good way to travel once you know the ins and outs. Here are some tips to help you when riding the rails in Italy.
Driving vs. Traveling by Train in Europe
Europe Travel's article compares the positives and negatives of driving compared to traveling by train in Europe.
Tips for Traveling by Train in Europe
If you're planning to travel by train in Italy or Europe, read these useful tips from Europe Travel.
Autostrada Interactive Map - Italy's Toll Roads and Distances
Wandering Italy has a good interactive map of Italy's toll roads, autostrade, with distances.
Italian Train Schedules and Information
The web site for the Italian train system allows you to check schedules easily and includes information for trains within Italy and getting to Italy.
Italia Rail
Italia Rail is a site that allows people in North America to buy Italian train tickets.
Italy - The Bus Station
Links to the major bus lines for Italian cities. Busses can be the best transportation between close cities, especially hilltowns. For example, Siena has both bus and train service, but the bus takes you to the center of the old town, while the train leaves you at the bottom of the hill.
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