Comments on: More tips for traveling in Italy by train

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:18:46 +0000

Hi Katie,
I would like to visit Florence on the 22nd Oct from Milan. There are several trains that head to florence but which is the cheapest? I just need to purchase ticket from Milan/Florence/Milan. Appreciate if you could advice. TQ

By: chiara

chiara — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:59:33 +0000

From Cinque Terre to Genoa to Milan Centrale to Venice.

By: SV

SV — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:44:27 +0000

well modernize train in Italy.Tips given in the blog are very much useful in traveling in train.

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:34:23 +0000

Hello, Traveling to Venice Sept. 22 and then on to Cinque Terre, returning to Venice on Oct.5. Can you tell me the quickest train route I should take? Thanks

By: people who need serious help

people who need serious help — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:21:32 +0000

What is the difference between first class and second class in all trains?

very very helpfull, you moron!

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:39:34 +0000

Marcia,

What part of Italy is that city located? I know a Massa near Viareggio, is that the one?

a presto,
Katie:)

By: marcia shrock

marcia shrock — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:38:40 +0000

can i get from Massa Lubrenci to Florence and back by train or bus?

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:11:00 +0000

Erin,

You can search in Trenitalia for the times and how much each ticket is. http://www.trenitalia.it/en/index.html

I will email you at your email address to answer your other question.

a presto,
Katie

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:07:14 +0000

Hi Katie-

I am so glad I found this – you seem SO knowledgeable and helpful…

my husband and I are traveling Oct 1-11th:
Milan to Venice
Venice to Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre to Florence (Day trip to Sienna)
Florence to Rome

I am having some difficulty knowing what trains to take. Can I get a Eurail pass and travel to all of these locations with it??? Would that be the best deal??? Also, if you could recommend a website for me to view routes and times, it would appreciate it greatly!!!

Thanks!!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:59:13 +0000

Satish,

The 15th of August is called Ferragosto, meaning that day in particular things could move more slowly. It is the one day that most of Italy is off to the beach or on holiday.

You are cutting it close, because you would need to take the 12:52 train from Venice to Milan and you will arrive at 3:55pm. I guess if you can make it to San Marco and the Murano Glass in that short of time, then I say you can do it. If not, I would chose I different time to leave for Zurich.

Hope this helps,
any other questions, let me know,
Katie

By: Satish

Satish — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:04:21 +0000

Hi !
I have read your experiences they are very valuables to new travellers like me.

I will be travelling along with my wife from PISA to Venice on 15th Augest morning 6.38 train. Reach Venice at 11.20 am. I will take a short trip to St.Marks square and Murano glass factory.

Then from Venice I have to catch a train to Zurich at 4.30 pm train (change in Milano). Is it possible ?

I am not planning to book the ticket in advance.

Whether Can I buy both the tickets on 14th Augest night at 9.0pm in PISA.

What do you think whether I will be able to make it ?

Regards,

Satish

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:51:22 +0000

Juanita,

Try putting in carriage: 12 and seat: 54 and 55.

See what happens..

let me know,
Katie

By: Juanita

Juanita — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:22:25 +0000

Hi,

I wanted to purchase a train ticket from Milan to Venice on the Trenitalia website but I don’t know the coach or seat number to input. I know that you recommend waiting until we get to Italy, but I would like to purchase this just this one ticket (the first of our journey) before we leave for peace of mind. Any suggestions on how to get around this?

Thanks!

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:49:45 +0000

Mark,

Great news! Thanks for letting me know this information!!

a presto,
Katie

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:45:40 +0000

“Can I make a reservation online for a Eurostar or Intercity train with my Eurail pass?
As far as I know, it isn’t possible to do this online. You must complete this process at the train station with one of the tellers. PS, there is an extra charge for this reservation.”

I believe you can do this online on sites like ItaliaRail.com and RailPass.com.

There’s an option in the ticket search box that allows you to book “Seat Reservations Only.” Obviously, only choose this option if you already have your pass.