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dflawyer Apr 10th, 2023 04:07 AM

Italy Train Question
 
I’m trying to book train tickets in advance online for Sunday June 11 from Milan to Varenna-Esino but it says not available. Are they all sold out already or is there another way to get the tickets, or to get back and forth that day?

thursdaysd Apr 10th, 2023 04:48 AM

That's a regional train, no need to buy in advance.

Please read this: https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-...to-buy-tickets

dflawyer Apr 10th, 2023 05:48 AM


Originally Posted by thursdaysd (Post 17453910)
That's a regional train, no need to buy in advance.

Please read this: https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-...to-buy-tickets

Thank you. However, can we be sure they won’t be sold out when we get there?

thursdaysd Apr 10th, 2023 07:37 AM

If you read the link I posted you will see that regional trains never sell out. You cannot make a reservation for a seat on a regional, so you may have to stand, but you will be able to board.

Traveler_Nick Apr 10th, 2023 08:32 AM

There is a schedule change that day. They likely haven't posted the new tickets yet. Wait until mid next month and you'll be fine.

dflawyer Apr 10th, 2023 11:46 AM


Originally Posted by Traveler_Nick (Post 17453992)
There is a schedule change that day. They likely haven't posted the new tickets yet. Wait until mid next month and you'll be fine.

Thanks Nick

neckervd Apr 10th, 2023 12:27 PM

Once again: it doesn't make sense to buy tickets for local trains, commuter trains, metros and tramways long in advance.
Varenna bound trains start at Milan; board them some 20 minutes prior to departue and you will find plenty of free seats.


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