My first time in Europe, which mode of travel to Venice from Paris is best? How far is it? If by train what is the cost? Thanks

Good evening, Lois<BR>There are a number of trains which leave<BR>at various times during the day from<BR>Paris-East with changes of trains enroute of 1 to 4 times. Times from<BR>10 to 18 hours, fares $213. for 1st and<BR>$143. for second.<BR>From Paris Bercy to Venice S. Lucia a<BR>train leaves Paris and the nex morning<BR>you are in Venice about a 12 hour trip.<BR>$270. for First Class. approx...<BR>Finally would consider flying from CDG<BR>to Venice Marco Polo airport, six flites a day<BR>and with a flight time of 01H20, is<BR>much less than riding the rails...<BR>Have flown into Venice from Rome and<BR>Zurich a number of times has been very<BR>qood and quick...Richard of LaGrange Park, Il..

Thanks so much! Do you know the cost of the flight to Venice, from Paris, of course round-trip. I do have other questions, I have another question in travel talk, "Need advice" at 5:36 today. I am in New Jersey, not far from NYC. Lois

Richard, Thanks so much for your help. Do you know the cost of a round trip to Venice from Paris? Also, Would you happend to know the closest town in Germany to Paris, travel-wise? Which credit card is most accepted in France? Thanks again! Lois

Is there anyone who could answer this question? I need to know the price of a round trip ticket originating in Paris to Venice, and which airline. Thanks!

Hi Lois. The best travel time from Paris to Venice is 10 hours 30 minutes with changes in Milan and Verona.<BR>The fare from Paris to Milan is less on weekends because the French give lower prices at that time.<BR>You travel by TGV to Milan and then change to Italian train.<BR>Note that Venice has two train stations.<BR>Mestre and Santa Lucia. Trains to the east from Paris leave from Gare de Lyon and Gare de l'Est. With some now leaving from Paris Bercy, but those are usually night trains.<BR>Given the length of the trip, I would fly. But remember that CDG airport is a ways out from the city center.<BR><BR>The closest town in Germany to Paris via rail is probably Saarbrucken.<BR>Why? Curious question.

Bob Brown, I just wrote you from my other question! Thanks again, Lois

Lois,<BR><BR>Answered this question on your original question - - http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgMessa...2&tid=1338116& - - and topped it for you.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

Thanks Rex, I appreciate all your help! I see others appreciate it too! Lois

Lois, you may want to consider the night train from Paris to Venice and back. That way you don't have to spend time in transit during the day, and you save the cost of a hotel room that night. The SNCF website quoted a fare of 102.7 Euros for a second-class couchette for one way. If you're still interested in going to Germany, consider night trains from Paris to Munich, Munich to Venice, and Venice back to Paris. Each leg would cost about $100.

ttt for Lois

topper, What does that mean???? Lois

"ttt" means "to the top"--adding a content-free reply to a thread to bring it back up to the top of the list

I appreciate the feedback, so I basicily thank everyone that is helping me with this, my first and only trip, traveling without someone who is in the "KNOW"