Hi all

I am reposting as i am a greenhorn at this, I'll try to get it right this time. My family and I would like to know is it possible to travel to Grosseto or some other town in this area either by bus or train from Sorrento (Naples)? Our final destination is Florence, which we will move on to the following day, so we would like to stop off somewhere which is halfway for one night (i.e. Grosseto). We will originally be starting our tour from Rome, so therefore do not want to go back that route and would like to travel up the coast to Grosseto or some other town in which accommodation exists and has a train or bus station. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to organise this route or any suggestions on accommodation close to the train or bus stations?. I hope this is clearer folks, let me know.

Takaerao

I use public transportation all the time in Italy (trains and busses) so I would recommend a train up there. There is a nid-week direct (no stop) IC plus train # 516 Capodimonte leaving from Napoli Centrale at 7:36 am, arriving in Grosseto at 11:27 am (3h51m). Check the www.trenitalia.com website directly for more detailed information and prices.

Thanks Huitres

Do you know if there are any hotels or B&Bs close by to the station in Grosseto?

Hi Takaerao:

I've stopped briefly in Grosseto, but have never stayed overnight there. However, I did find a comprehensive listing of some good hotel properties in and around Grosseto that you might look into for more information. (Since you would be going by train, it might be more convenient to stay at one of the hotels listed in town like the Bastiani Grand Hotel, vs the outlying areas).

Fattoria Maremmana
Strada Delle Strillaie 292
Grosseto, Italy

From USD $82.09 per night

Property Info -
The Fattoria Maremmana is a modern hotel centred on an original farmhouse set amongst the rolling Tuscan hills, six kilometres from the coastal village of Grosseto. The 20 guestrooms, on one floor, have white decor, functional furnishings and French windows which open onto private patios with barbecues. All are equipped with satellite television, climate control, minibars, safes and refrigerators. Bathrooms have jetted tubs, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and makeup mirrors. Guests can stroll and picnic in the well-kept gardens, swim in the outdoor pool, and enjoy the tennis and basketball courts, as well as the table tennis facilities, while the little ones are kept busy in the children's pool and playground. They can also hire mountain bikes onsite, and there are beauty services, fitness equipment and massages available. Free parking is on offer for those arriving by car. The hotel is well placed for exploring the countryside and surrounding sights; the busy marina at Grosseto is six kilometres from the hotel, and Maremma Natural Park is 10 kilometres away. Grosseto Station is seven kilometres from the hotel, and Rome Fiumicino Airport is 180 kilometres away, an approximate driving time of two hours.

Area Attractions -
- Marina di Grosseto - 6 kilometres (3.5 miles)
- Castiglione della Pescaia (Sandy beach) - 10 kilometres (6 miles)
- Maremma Natural Park - 10 kilometres (6 miles)
- Roselle (Roman ruins) - 15 kilometres (9.5 miles)
- Argentario (Typical Tuscan town) - 40 kilometres (25 miles)
- Elba, Giglio and Giannutri Islands - 40 kilometres (25 miles)
- Orbetello and Burano (Natural parks) - 40 kilometres (25 miles)
- Saturnia (Spa) - 60 kilometres (37 miles)
- Sovana and Pitgliano (Etruscan remains) - 60 kilometres (37 miles)
- Siena and Pisa - 70 kilometres (43.5 miles)


Gallia Palace Hotel
Via Della Sughere
Grosseto, Italy

From USD $314.50 per night

Property Info -
Situated 500 metres from its own private beach and 18 kilometres from Castigniole Pescaia, the Gallia Palace Hotel preserves its opulent 1960's character. This two-floor hotel features 83 air-conditioned guestrooms, all with traditional-style decor and Tuscan furnishings. Guestrooms open onto balconies with sea or park views, and include work desks with Internet connections, cable television, direct-dial phones, safes, minibars, and bathrooms with toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and hair dryers. The summer terrace has views of the undulating Tuscan landscape and guests can lounge at the pool's edge on sun beds. The sandy private beach is a romantic spot for a moonlit stroll, and paddleboats are available for hire. The Gallia Palace Restaurant offers regional dishes such as Parpadelle with Wild Boar Ragu, and has an extensive wine list, all served in an informal setting with a summer terrace. La Pagoda is a buffet restaurant serving grilled meats and seafood on the beachfront, with live music and dancing on Saturdays. The hotel's American and Piano Bars have a relaxing ambience and views of the gardens. Sports enthusiasts can play tennis on a private court and receive instruction in sailing, water skiing and windsurfing. Guests can also relax in the Health and Beauty Centre, which offers a range of beauty treatments and massages, a sauna, steam room and hair salon. Visitors to the area will find the fishing village of Castigniole Pescaia 18 kilometres away, and the old city of Massa Marittima 40 kilometres away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 100 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 80 minutes.

Area Attractions -
- Castigniole Pescaia fishing village - 18 kilometres (11 miles)
- Massa Marittima old city - 40 kilometres (26 miles)
- Populonia Etruscan town - 40 kilometres (26 miles)
- Roselle ruins - 55 kilometres (34 miles)
- Uccellina National Park - 60 kilometres (38 miles)
- Terme di Saturnia hot springs - 75 kilometres (48 miles)


Antico Casale Nihotels
Localita Castagneta
Grosseto, Italy

From USD $157.56 per night

Property info -
An Old Farmhouse In the Maremma, The Antico Casale has regained its ancient splendor after the restoration that has transformed it into an elegant and refined hotel with restaurant.


Bastiani Grand Hotel
Piazza Gioberti 64
Grosseto, Italy

From USD $157.58 per night

Property Info -
in the medieval centre of Grosseto between the cathedral dating back to the XII century and the archeological museum. 48 top class rooms furnished with style. Rooms have different colours changing according to the floor all with: TV Radio minibar direct telephone individually controlled controlled air conditioning private bathroom in carrara marble and hairdryer. 2 elephant meeting rooms which can hold up to 60 people. (sala ~LN23 mq N10 15 pax sala ~C Nmq 37 N 25 30 pax Sala ~CL Nrq 60 n 50 60 pax) parking nearby garage service on request. Excursions available on request.

Hotel Am Sachsengang
Grosseto, Italy

From USD $133.19 per night

You wrote "We will originally be starting our tour from Rome, so therefore do not want to go back that route and would like to travel up the coast to Grosseto[...]"

This is a contradiction, the train that Huitres recommends (and the others like it, at 09:24 and 15:24 and 17:24) take exactly that route - via Roma Termini and Ostiense and then up the coast. So you will see that route again.

The beauty of those trains rather than the many others on the schedule is that you can stay put all the way.

Only the late one, at 21:45 (arr. 01:46) bypasses Roma Termini but does stop in Ostiense.

WK

http://www.senabus.it/index_e.htm
Click on timetables to see the different bus connections.

Hi Taka,

The ES* train goes from Naples Centrale to Florence SMN in 3:36 hr.

See www.trenitalia.com.

Do you really want to stop overnight?

It takes longer than that just to get to Grosseto.