The easiest way of traveling around Italy is by train. The Italian train system is one of the least expensive in Europe, reasonably comprehensive, and, in the north of the country at least, very efficient - and is far preferable over long distances to the fragmented, localized and sometimes grindingly slow bus service.

Local buses, though, can be very efficient, and where it is actually a better idea to take a bus we've said as much in the text. Planes are expensive and are best reserved for longer journeys where time is tight. Ferries ply to all the Italian islands, and also serve international routes to Greece, Albania, Croatia, Malta, Yugoslavia, Corsica and Tunisia.

We've detailed train, bus and ferry frequencies in the "Travel Details" section at the end of each section of the Guide: note that these refer to regular working-day schedules, (i.e. Monday to Saturday); services may be much reduced or even non-existent on Sundays.

Getting around
Ø Trains
Ø Flights
Ø Driving
Ø Cycling, motorbiking
Ø Ferries, hydrofoils
Ø Hitchhiking
 

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Getting there
When to go
Where to go
Italy general info
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Average costs
Credit and debit cards
Cost, money, banks
The euro
Insurance, health cover
Embassies, consulates
Red tapes, visas
Banks and exchange
Travelers with disabilities
North-South divide

Festivals:
Ø Religious, traditional
Ø Diary festivals
Ø Food festivals
Ø Arts Festivals
Ø Ferragosto

Italy food and drink
Ø Italian cuisine
Ø Italian pizza
Ø Lunch and dinner
Ø Drinking

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