There are multiple means of transportation to get to Italy, with varying prices. We’ve gathered all the useful information for you about airports in Italy, trains, buses, and cruises to help you reach Italy in the fastest and most affordable way.

How to get to Italy by plane:

One of the significant expenses of a trip, for those who do not live in Italy, is getting there. It is impossible to avoid this expense but one can certainly find many ways to save it.

Flights:

A direct flight to Italy can be more expensive than flying through other cities in Europe. It is advisable to thoroughly check all the options through great flight sites such as: eDreams or Skyscanner, Booking or Kayak. Check out the main airports in Italy, and read the 5 tips to help you find a cheaper flight to Italy.

The main airports in Italy:

The main international airports in Italy are in Rome (the capital) and Milan, but they are not the only international airports in the country and you do not have to fly to them to reach your destination. It is advisable to check flights to the cities of Venice, Verona or Bologna in northern Italy, Pisa or Florence in the center, Naples in the south and the cities of Palermo and Catania in the island of Sicily. Various areas in Italy can be reached from many cities in Europe and not necessarily from Rome and Milan.

To the main airport in Italy click here.

To get to Italy by train:

Getting to Italy by train is a good cheap way. The Italian Railway Authority is called Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane. In most trains you can find first and second class. First class travel is more spacious, but limited in number of seats. Second class is much cheaper and more available. On the EUROSTAR EUROSTARCITY and INTERCITY high-speed trains, a seat must also be booked in advance. On the slower REGIONALE and SUBURBANO trains – not possible. Do not forget to stamp the ticket in the small yellow machines located at the entrance to each platform. Failure to do so may result in a fine of 50 euros, which you will have to pay on the spot if you are not an Italian citizen. The most convenient way to book a train ticket in Italy is through the vending machines scattered throughout the station. Of course, there are also ticket offices, only the queue is usually tedious.
Another convenient way is to purchase through the website of the Italian railway company Trenitalia.
Another site that you can use is the European Railways website Raileurope which is mainly intended for those coming to Italy from Europe. You can find all types of tickets there.

To get to Italy by bus:

There is no doubt that getting to Italy by train is the fastest way. For those who are not in a hurry, getting to Italy by bus can certainly be a possible solution, especially cheap, though not always the most convenient. On the other hand it is a great way to get to know people. The bus ride to Italy is on the highways and includes stops for light meals and stretching your limbs.
For arriving from European countries, book a seat on the bus at Eurolines.
Those wishing to travel by bus within Italy, visit Traveling or Omio.

To get to Italy by boat:

Boating is a great way to get to Italy from about 27 destinations from which ferries depart for Italy like: Turkey, Greece, Tunisia, Malta, Egypt, Albania, Croatia, Denmark, France, Spain and more.
The duration of the cruise varies from destination to destination and ranges from a few hours to 58 hours, depending on the route, type of ship, operator and weather conditions. Fares vary depending on the seasons, the ferry route, whether sailing with or without a vehicle and more.
Full details can be checked at Traghetti.