Has anyone driven to Venice from Florence? How long did it take and how was the ride. Conversely, has anyone taken the Eurostar train on the same route?

Florence to Venice is about 2 1/2 hours by train-- and well worth doing. There is no need to have a car in Florence or Venice, and the train is comfortable and easy. And if you've never been to Venice before, getting out at the train station and seeing the Grand Canal for the first time is truly a thrilling experience.

ditto

It's just at 3 hours on Eurostar and very inexpensive. Check out the schedules on www.raileurope.com

No question about it, definitely take the train. And Paule is right--your first view of the Grand Canal when you leave the stazione is definitely a thrilling sight.

Good morning, Jparis <BR>The road from Venice to Bologna is straight and level with not much scenery, <BR>however the autostrada from Bologna to <BR>Firenze goes on the Autostrade del Sole <BR>which is a superhighway (two lanes each <BR>way) built thru and over the Appenines. <BR>It is scenic, not difficult, my wife <BR>even drove over it, however did not tell <BR>her it was mountain driving, all was <BR>well, was a very good part of the trip. <BR>Richard of La Grange Park, Il...

Good morning, jparis <BR>The autostrada from Venice to Bologna <BR>is straight and level with not much scenery. <BR>However the autostrada from Bologna to <BR>Firenze goes on the Akutostrade del Sole <BR>which is a superhightway (two lanes each way) built thru and over the Appenines. <BR>It is scenic and not difficult, my wife <BR>once drove it with no problems. <BR>Richard of La Grange Park, Il..