How to Book Train Travel From Austria to Italy

Train travel between neighboring countries Austria and Italy is easy to book on your choice of trains. Austrian national railways OBB offers quick and convenient travel from Austria to cities across Italy. Italian trains on the Allegro route also offer train travel from Austria to Italy. You can book tickets on either railway directly. Eurail also offers several grades and levels of passes between and within Austria and Italy. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Austria to Italy.

Instructions

Decide on Your Destinations

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Understand that you will have the most variety and frequency when you book travel between major cities such as Vienna and Rome.

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You may choose to travel to Italy from major Austrian cities such as Vienna, Innsbruck, and Salzburg.

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Italian destinations from Austria include Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Verona and Milan.

Choose to Travel on Italy's Allegro Trains From Austria

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Understand that travel on Allegro trains from Austria is limited to departures from Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg. See the Resources section below for a link to Allegro.

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Know that destinations available on Italy's Allegro trains departing from Italy are limited to the cities of Florence, Rome and Venice.

Decide to Ride Austrian OBB Trains Into Italy

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Find that Austrian OBB trains have a reputation for reliability and comfort. See the Resources section below for a link to OBB.

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Realize that OBB also offers a limited number of super-discount fares called SparSchiene Italy.

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Notice that SparSchiene fares can be as low as about 30 euros and apply to departures from Vienna.

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Ride on a SparSchiene ticket to Florence, Milan, Rome or Venice. Sleeper cars are an available upgrade with SparSchiene tickets.

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Travel on OBB with regular tickets is also available. Visit theOBB Web site to determine which option is best for you.

Book a Eurail Pass to Cover Travel Costs With Austria and Italy

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See that Eurail offers a variety of passes that cover train travel from Austria to Italy. See the Resources section below for a link to Eurail.

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Choose a Eurail Select Pass to ride the rails in and between Austria, Italy and any of 22 other countries for one price.

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Keep in mind that Eurail passes should always be purchased before your arrival in Austria (or any European country). Prices go up dramatically if you do not buy before leaving home. You can also book train travel from Austria to Italy, by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.