Train from Venice to Florence Easter weekend
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Train from Venice to Florence Easter weekend
Hello. I am scheduled to join a group in Florence on April 3, 2010. I thought I would spend a day or so in advance in Venice, but am concerned that I will not be able to book train travel through Florence on the 3rd. The advice I have read suggests buying the train tix 3-4 days in advance, but I will have about 1.5 days in which to do so in Venice. Should I seek another way to Florence or do you think I will be successful getting the train tickets? I tried Italiarail.com, but the site seems not to be working or closed down.
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
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Probably on April 1. It can't be earlier because I can't take more time off from work. I had thought of perhaps going directly to Florence, but the transportation connections did not seem to be matching up well. Venice to Florence seemed easy as I have been in Venice and departed by train before, but the holidays are what have me in a quandary. Now if I could purchase a trenitalia ticket in Heathrow, that might help things along.
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Thanks for helping me put that in perspective, Zerlina. I just checked and I count about 6 trains total that will get me there by the time I need to meet up with others. It looks like this might work.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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I would purchase as soon as possible upon arrival in Italy. In addition to the AV/ES trains, there are several IC trains and multiple R trains. The R trains will likely involve a change in Bologna or elsewhere and will take a bit longer, but they don't sell out although you might not get a seat and have to stand. Use Trenitalia for schedules. Not all R trains will show that far in advance or if you enter Venice/Florence. Try entering Venice/Bologna and Bologna/Florence and click all solutions.
http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/inde...003f16f90aRCRD
http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/inde...003f16f90aRCRD