subject: Tickets For Public Transport - France, Italy [print this page] Systems of public transport France Italy can be of great use to tourists visiting these two countries. From the ruins of the Caesars in Italy to the beaches of Normandy, mass transit has been designed to get travelers where they wish to go. A Rail Pass offers the maximum flexibility, as it is good on any journey during a specific length of time. But if the itinerary is set up in advance, there are many places to purchase tickets beforehand.
To travel between Italy and France, travelers can either book passage for a short flight out of the many international airports or choose the excitement of an overnight train trip and reach their destination well rested and ready to go in the morning. Tickets can be purchased in advance over the web or at the stations, but reservations for flights or sleeper cars are recommended.
In France, rail tickets can be purchased at most stations. The subway in Paris is called the Metro. This is a very popular way to see the city with many convenient stops. Trains run frequently during the day and less frequently during the night. If you board public transport without a ticket, you risk a fine that may be a minimum sixty Euros.
Rome, Italy has a subway, called the Metropolitana, which encircles the city instead of bisecting it. Within the city, elaborate webs of buses transport people around the city center. Tickets may be purchased in advance from newsstands, bars or vending machines, which do require exact change. Electric buses run through the small alleyways of Rome, specifically designed for the narrower passages.
Occasionally, in southern Italy, travelers might enjoy using ferries to go up and down the coast and visit offshore locations such as Capri or Sicily. Schedules are posted on company websites, but make sure to note the season since there may be variations between the winter and summer routes. Tickets can usually be bought at the dock or online in advance.
If you do not have a specific itinerary or there is another reason that you do not have your agenda on public transport France Italy planned in advance, you might consider a Rail Pass. Rail Passes allow for spontaneous day trips, unexpected jaunts and changes of plans with ease. One Rail Pass will be good all over France or Italy for a set number of days that you choose at the time of purchase. This offers the benefit of flexibility, from the French Riviera to the Roman Coliseum or wherever your journey takes you.
