What towns in Tuscany are accessible by train from Rome?
Feb 8th, 2001, 07:56 AM
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What towns in Tuscany are accessible by train from Rome?
Been to Florence and Rome before. Interested in the possibility of exploring one or two towns in Tuscany this time, for about 3 nights. I know that Siena has a train station, although I understand it's quite a hike from the station to inside the walls. I would like to know if there are any other interesting towns in Tuscany that I could get to relatively easily (in other words, without multiple transfers) by train from Rome (interests for us include art, food, wine, scenery, history, architecture, shopping) -- not necessarily in that order). Yes, I know it would be easier if we rented a car, but we really don't want to do that (cost/hassle). I have checked the fs-on-line website and did not find it helpful for this particular question (first of all, it seems very slow, and secondly, you have to know the name of the town you want to go to -- and that's exactly what I need help with), and my guidebook does not seem to have much information on train travel within Tuscany either. (I'm open to considering Umbria also.) Any suggestions would be helpful -- thanks.
Feb 8th, 2001, 09:25 AM
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Hi Lisa,
Using the fs-website, I did a search for travel from Rome to Perugia (I think)and found a train that stops at Spoleto and Spello and other smaller towns in between. In order to find the listing of local stops, first you find all the trains from Roma to the other end; then if you click on a specific train leaving Roma at a specific time, you'll get a listing of all the stops (with times). Try it, I found it very helpful.
Using the fs-website, I did a search for travel from Rome to Perugia (I think)and found a train that stops at Spoleto and Spello and other smaller towns in between. In order to find the listing of local stops, first you find all the trains from Roma to the other end; then if you click on a specific train leaving Roma at a specific time, you'll get a listing of all the stops (with times). Try it, I found it very helpful.
Feb 8th, 2001, 12:36 PM
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Hi Lisa,
Orvieto is in Umbria and only an hour or so from Rome by train (no transfers). I was there for a conference and found it a wonderful place to visit. My interests closely follow yours and I found myself hard pressed sometimes to be at the conference (OK, so I skipped out here and there) and not out sight seeing!
Have fun, Mary
Orvieto is in Umbria and only an hour or so from Rome by train (no transfers). I was there for a conference and found it a wonderful place to visit. My interests closely follow yours and I found myself hard pressed sometimes to be at the conference (OK, so I skipped out here and there) and not out sight seeing!
Have fun, Mary
Feb 8th, 2001, 12:42 PM
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Mary beat me to it, I was going to suggest Orvieto as well. It's very easy to get to by train. ANd although the train station is outside the walls, you can take the tram right up to the top. Orvieto's cathedral was second only to Siena amongst the Tuscan and Umbrian towns we visited. There are good restaurants, pottery shopping, and cave tours as well.
Feb 8th, 2001, 02:05 PM
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OK, so Orvieto sounds promising! But my guidebook is very light on accommodations there. Obviously, I need to buy a supplemental guidebook. Accommodations suggestions in Orvieto? Preferably under $150 per night; a view and air conditioning would be nice.
Feb 8th, 2001, 02:09 PM
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Beth and Mary (and anyone else who has been there). Would you think it reasonable to base in Orvieto and take train in to Rome for a day or two? I will have a car that I don't want to bother dropping because I'll need it again after Rome and I don't want to drive in Rome. Are there places to stay in Orvieto where you can leave a car and take the train to Rome? Does the tram go from the train station to the center of town? Is it walkable? Thanks
