Italy Guide
Getting around
Roads are good in most of the country with excellent autostrada links between cities, although these often come with heavy traffic and tolls. Off the main routes, most roads are quiet and well maintained, making cycling a very pleasant – and very popular – means of getting around.
In terms of public transport, the easiest way of travelling 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, pretty efficient. It's also far preferable over long distances to the fragmented, localized and sometimes grindingly slow bus service.
Internal flights are coming down in price and there are some good deals to be had on flights to the islands. Ferries go to all the Italian islands, and also ply routes to Greece, Albania, Croatia, Malta, Yugoslavia, Corsica and Tunisia.