Hello again,

Apologies that I separated the queries because I don't wanna complicate things.
I would like to know which makes more sense.

I will be from Venice (previously from Switz). I have an option to stay in Venice on the 25th October or follow my family to Milan where they will fly off back home.

I plan to go to Salzburg, then Vienna.

However geographically wise, entering Austria from Milan would be such a waste of time since Venice is nearer. So far, this is what I gather from all the stuff I read. Problem is would the train connections be troublesome or expensive here as compared to perhaps, Milan-Innsbruck-Salzburg?

Can someone advice me on this? Which is the wiser choice to make? Stay put in V or go to M and take it from there?

Excited.

All things good,
Isk.

According to Rail Europe, a direct train from Venice to Salzburg leaves several times a day, takes around 6.5 hours and costs around E50 even if you were to book for next week. Presume that if you book earlier you'll get a cheaper fare.

The train from Milano takes longer (two stops) and costs more. So I'd go with the Venice departure.

Never use Raileurope!

Tickets here for €38 and I put in next week:

http://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

hey all. i am this phase of booking the milan-salzburg leg. on 25th october.

I am shocked that the tickets are more expensive than I thought cause i didn't realize the price does not include the first part of the connection.

It is not possible to purchase a ticket online for the section of your journey „Milano Centrale - Brennero/Brenner“.

So confused right now, maybe i should skip salzburg altogether.

What web site are you using to book your train ticket?