How to pick train seats in Italy?

How to pick train seats in Italy? You can choose and buy your seat on board the train on the website, the Italo Treno app, ticket offices in the station or by calling Pronto Italo 06.07.

Do Italian trains have assigned seats?

All high speed trains in Italy require to have a seat reserved for a Rail Pass or a ticket/e-ticket with its seat assigned. In Regional trains passengers travel without seat reservations, that means there's no assigned seating.

What does GS mean in train?

GS coaches refers to the general seating coach. It is a second class unreserved coach. Normally every train including mail/express trains have atleast two GS coaches one near the locomotive and one at the end of the train. Anyone with a General/Unreserverd ticket bought from counter can travel in those compartments.

How do you know if a seat is reserved on a train in Europe?

Reserved seats are marked by a paper stating which seat and for which route is reserved. These are normally on the side of the windows. If a whole carriage is reserved, there is a paper stating again the route on the door to the train. Some times you will see a paper stating express reservation.

Where is the best seat on a train?

It's pretty logical that the front car is the most dangerous place in a head-on collision, and the last car worst if the train is rear-ended, so National Association of Railroad Passengers president Ross Capon suggests riding in the middle cars.

Do you have to reserve seats on trains in Europe?

Reservations are often required in France, Italy and Spain. Trains in these countries are popular and will quickly get full, especially during the summer months. In many other countries, like Austria, the Benelux and Germany, you can usually get by without reservations.

What is the difference between ItaliaRail and Trenitalia?

We're looking at trains for Venice-Bologna, Bologna-Florence, Florence-Rome.. Trenitalia is the train operator. ItaliaRail is an agency that sells Trenitalia tickets. When you make an enquiry on the Trenitalia site, the initial page showing trains usually does not include all the slow, cheap trains.

Which seats are the best seats?

Where do I put my luggage on TrenItalia?

Where do I store my luggage in Trenitalia? There's no specified spot for the luggage of each passenger. Luggage should be stored either on the luggage racks or above the seats. You may have trouble storing big suitcases during the high season, and the same applies to bikes and other sports equipment.

Does Trenitalia assign seats together?

Just leave everything empty. You'll be assigned 3 seats together or very close together.

Which seats are best in economy?

The best seats in Economy Class On shorter flights in Economy, I'll typically choose a window seat (for the views) and pay extra to sit in the front of the cabin or at the bulkhead for more legroom. On long-haul flights, I'll consider an aisle seat located about 4-5 rows from the back.

Is it better to sit in aisle or window on train?

Both have advantages and disadvantages. For a short trip, I'd prefer an aisle seat - easier to get out from. For a longer trip, I'd prefer a window seat as it offers less disruption and a chance of a view. Most people do.

What is the best seat to sleep in on a train?

Choose Your Seat Wisely If possible, try to get a window seat, as this will give you a wall to lean against—the curvature from the wall to the window might be the perfect match for your sleepy head. Also, avoid seats near the bathroom, as these can be noisy and busy.

How are train seats assigned?

Your seat will be automatically assigned when you complete your reservation. You may change your assigned seat at any time after your booking is complete using interactive seat maps on the Amtrak app or on Amtrak.com. There is no fee to change your seat.