Italy: Should we purchase a train pass?
 

We are going from Venice, spending a day in Padua, then to Varenna, then to Milan for the day then to Camolgi (Riviera) then to Nice where we will rent a car.

Should we look into getting a special pass? Or buying in segments? We would like even to try a travel agent. Recommendations very welcome and appreciated! We are 2 people.

Most passes are good for only a certain number of days, 4 days out of the month, etc. Check at the trinitalia web site for prices and schedules for each trip on the days and time that you want. Compare the total to the rail pass, possible.

I find that the rail pass is not worth it unless you travel a lot and far. The only real advantage is that you do not have to wait 5-10 minutes in line to purchase the ticket.

Whenever possible, take the Euro or Rapido. These are faster and non-stop, but more expensive. Also, if you have a pass, these train require a suppliment charge.

No !

No also. Not nearly traveling enough by train to make Italian Railpass pay off - buy point-points at station, or cheaper on trenitalia.com but your train trips are fairly short so won't save much for the hassle most people report encountering on this site.

Hi yog,

Enter your itinerary at www.railsaver.com. Click "only if it saves me money".

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