Italy

Posted by Ed
Last updated on Sun, 25/07/2010 - 11:23am
Map of Italy
Essential Info

Continent: Europe
Visa Requirements: Not required for EU citizens
Currency: Euro
Time Difference:

Travel Info

Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. It is well known for its fashion, cuisine, lifestyle and climate. Fortunately, the country has a well functioning rail system, which allows visitors to see the entire country with relative ease. Some of the trains within the country are very popular, so make sure you book in advance wherever possible.

Plenty of overland routes into Italy exist, by train, boat and coach. Eurolines coach services travel to Italy, and a huge range of train services operate to destinations including France, Croatia, Austria, Germany, Hungary and Spain. Ferry services to France, Greece and Croatia operate from ports including Bari and Ancona.

Popular Routes

Venice - Zagreb - Budapest (EuroNight Sleeper Train)

Venice - Zagreb - Budapest (EuroNight Sleeper Train)
Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 13hrs
Price Range: Unknown

Naples - Sorrento (Ferry)

Mode: Sea
Journey Time: 35mins - 2hrs
Price Range: €6.50 - €11 one-way

Paris - Lyon - Turin - Milan (TGV Artesia Train)

Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 6hrs
Price Range: €61 - €118

Geneva - Brig - Milan (EuroCity Train)

Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 5hrs
Price Range: from £17.50 one-way

Genoa to Pisa (Regionale Train)

Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 3hrs 20mins
Price Range: From €6 one-way