Help!! Another Italy Train Question
Mar 31, 2010 | 4:34 pm
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Help!! Another Italy Train Question
Help!! (Another Italy Train question)
Hey everyone
I am traveling to Rome tomorrow. When I land in FCO, I have been instructed (by the person I am going to meet) to purchase a train ticket. Then he mentions something about "validating the ticket". What does this mean? Also, if anyone can "walk me through" the process of how to get from the terminal to wherever the train departs, where to buy the ticket, I would be SOOO thankful! I cannot get ahold of my friend.
Thanks!
Hey everyone
I am traveling to Rome tomorrow. When I land in FCO, I have been instructed (by the person I am going to meet) to purchase a train ticket. Then he mentions something about "validating the ticket". What does this mean? Also, if anyone can "walk me through" the process of how to get from the terminal to wherever the train departs, where to buy the ticket, I would be SOOO thankful! I cannot get ahold of my friend.
Thanks!
Mar 31, 2010 | 4:44 pm
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FTer RinR has an awesome blog and his page "The Train Station at FCO" should answer all your questions and give you all the info needed..
Buon viaggio!!
Buon viaggio!!
Mar 31, 2010 | 4:54 pm
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And here's another page that should help you - from Slowtravel:
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/planning/rome_airport.htm
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/planning/rome_airport.htm
Mar 31, 2010 | 4:59 pm
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Validating your ticket
Lastly, here's another page from Slowtravel on trains. Scroll down until you see "How to Validate your Ticket"
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/trains/station.htm
http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/trains/station.htm
Mar 31, 2010 | 5:30 pm
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Great, thanks. How much do I need to worry about pick pocket-ers while walking in a station?
Last, will I get to keep my luggage with me on the train?
Last, will I get to keep my luggage with me on the train?
Mar 31, 2010 | 6:29 pm
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Mar 31, 2010 | 7:56 pm
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The issue re: keeping the luggage w/you: depends on the size of your suitcase. If it is a large bag then it won't fit above the seat so you'll have to leave it in the baggage area at the end of the car so it will be "with you" (as opposed to checked" but it may not be near you. If you just have a rollaboard it won't be a problem.