Luggage: Trenitalia publishes no single weight limit for a suitcase — if you can lift it safely it goes in the rack at the end of the carriage, overhead or between seats; Italo limits large bags to 75 × 53 × 30 cm. Pack what each adult can carry up steps. Left-luggage: KiPoint desks at Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Firenze SMN, Venezia S. Lucia, Napoli and Bologna, plus Stow Your Bags lockers. Apps: Trenitalia, Italo, Google Maps with offline maps, FREENOW for taxis in supported cities, Roger/TPER in Emilia-Romagna. Toilets: plan them at stations, museums, cafés and malls; some are paid — keep coins and tissues. SIM/eSIM: check coverage of the underlying network (TIM, Vodafone, WINDTRE, Iliad) for rural areas.
Checked 2026-09-23 · Italy · Money & practical
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Italo big bags | Max 75 × 53 × 30 cm |
| Trenitalia | No published weight limit — carry it yourself |
| Left luggage | KiPoint at main stations · Stow Your Bags lockers |
| Apps | Trenitalia · Italo · Google Maps offline · FREENOW · Roger (Emilia-Romagna) |
| Toilets | Stations, museums, cafés · coins + tissues |
| SIM | Check the network’s coverage map |
Luggage
A 23 kg case on a fast train
Trenitalia · FAQs ↗ · Trenitalia · Frecce service levels ↗ · Italo · luggage ↗
Lots of luggage
Trenitalia · regional trains ↗ · Trenitalia · Frecce service levels ↗
Left-luggage at stations
Between stops on the Amalfi Coast
Apps and connectivity
Apps worth installing
Local train tickets by app
eSIM for rural areas (e.g. Calabria)
Toilets
Finding a public toilet
Turismo Roma · public toilets ↗ · Comune di Firenze · toilets open data ↗
Why no toilet seat?
Tickets, tax and packing
DB ticket after a schedule change
DB · train binding lifted ↗ · DB · delays on international bookings ↗
Hotel forgot the city tax?
Comune di Venezia · city-tax liability ↗ · Comune di Milano · city tax ↗
Packing for New Year
Quick answers
Where does a 23 kg bag go on a fast train?
In the luggage area, overhead rack or between seats; Trenitalia has no published weight limit, Italo caps large bags at 75 × 53 × 30 cm.
How manageable is a lot of luggage on Italian trains?
Possible, but you lift it yourself and space is limited — pack what each adult can carry.
Where can I find reliable luggage storage?
KiPoint desks at the main stations and Stow Your Bags lockers.
Where can I store luggage between Amalfi stops?
At private agencies near the Amalfi port or with Positano porters — confirm on the day.
Which apps are essential for an Italy trip?
Trenitalia, Italo, Google Maps (offline), FREENOW, TheFork, and Roger around Bologna.
Is there an app for local train tickets?
Yes — the Trenitalia app; Roger for TPER tickets in Emilia-Romagna.
Where can I find a public toilet in Italy?
Stations, museums, malls and cafés; some public toilets charge a small fee.
Why do some Italian public toilets lack seats?
No official reason; carry tissues and don’t count on a seat.
Which eSIM works best in rural Calabria?
The one using the network with coverage in your villages — check TIM, Vodafone, WINDTRE or Iliad maps.
Can a DB ticket be used after a schedule change?
Yes if DB lifted the train binding; take another DB connection and reserve a new seat.
What happens if a hotel forgets to collect city tax?
It’s not waived — ask the hotel to correct the bill and give you a receipt.
What should I pack for Italy around New Year?
Layers, a warm waterproof coat and shoes, a church cover-up and one smart outfit.
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Sources: Trenitalia · FAQs ↗ · Italo · luggage ↗ · KiPoint · luggage storage ↗ · Trenitalia · Stow Your Bags ↗ · Trenitalia · app FAQ ↗ · Turismo Roma · public toilets ↗ · DB · train binding lifted ↗