Train travel in Italy

Train travel is one of the easiest and most economical ways of travelling within Italy & Sicily, especially between the major cities and towns. Cities such as Venice, Florence, Rome, Catania and Syracuse are all connected by the state-run system operated by the Ferrovie Dello Stato (FS). Travel between Venice and Rome by Eurostar train will take approximately 4 1/2 hours compared to a drive of 5-6 hours (excluding stops and traffic delays).

There are four main categories of train in Italy but, wherever possible, we book the Eurostar or Intercity trains for our clients. These trains provide the highest degree of comfort and the quickest journey times. Over recent years many of our clients have asked us to arrange train travel for them. Itinerary possibilities are endless. We list below some of our more popular routes.

Itinerary A
Using direct scheduled flights from London Gatwick to Venice with British Airways (returning from Rome to London Gatwick) and including 1st class train travel throughout.

3 nights in Venice, Casa Nicolo Priuli Hotel
3 nights in Florence, Hotel Degli Orafi
3 nights in Rome, Rose Garden Palace Hotel

Approximate journey times: Venice to Florence – 2hr 39mins, Florence to Rome – 1hr 40mins

Itinerary B
Using direct scheduled flights from London Gatwick to Venice with British Airways (returning from Pisa to London Gatwick) and including 1st class train travel throughout.

3 nights in Venice, Casa Nicolo Priuli Hotel
2 nights in Verona, Giulietta e Romeo Hotel
2 nights in Florence, Brunelleschi Hotel

Approximate journey times: Venice to Verona – 1hr 30mins, Verona to Florence – 2hr 22mins, Florence to Pisa – 1hr

Itinerary C
Using direct scheduled flights from London Gatwick to Rome with British Airways (returning from Catania to London Gatwick) and including 1st class train travel throughout and boat crossing.

3 nights in Rome, Siena Hotel
4 nights in Catania (Sicily), Algila Ortigia Charme Hotel
OR
3 nights in Rome, Rose Garden Palace Hotel
4 nights in Syracuse (Sicily), Grand Hotel Ortigia

Approximate journey times: Rome to Catania – 9hr 45mins, Rome to Syracuse – 11hr