Plan in advance; Pescara is one of Italy's top summer destinations, so trains will fill up fast with tourists and children out of school for the summer. The 20 kilometers of beautiful, sandy, Adriatic coastline are full to overflowing in June and July boasts an annual international jazz festival.
Book your ticket online or at a ticket machine. Online and ticket machine booking allow you to book in advance and skip the long lines at the ticket windows.
Travel with friends to sunbathe on the beach in Pescara and save money. When you purchase six or more tickets at a time, you get 20 percent off the total price and you have someone to slather sunscreen on your back.
Choose one of Pescara's three arrival train stations: Pescara Porto Nuovo, Pescara Centrale, or Pescara San Marco. Pescara Centrale is the main station and is located in the city center.
Choose an interregionali (inter-regional) train or an Intercity train. Both trains would be comfortable to ride, and both are a straight shot from Rome to Pescara.
Upgrade to Intercity Plus and enjoy modern comfort. The newer Intercity Plus trains feature all the amenities of the regular Intercity train in an updated modern setting.
Book your ticket at the train station ticket counter in Rome if you need assistance with your purchase. Ticket counters will often charge an additional fee, but offer personalized assistance.
Understand your ticket. Make sure you can identify your train number, departure time, seat (if applicable), and ticket class.
Look for the yellow Partenze (departure) sign for real-time information on your train. You can also use this sign to find out your platform.
Ask the conductor or onboard train personnel to double check your ticket for you once you get aboard the train. They will ensure you are on the right train headed to Pescara and also that you are in the correct car according to your travel specifications.
Get your ticket stamped. To avoid a hefty fine, look for the obliteratrici, a yellow box that stamps your ticket upon boarding.
