Rail pass in Italy worth it?
Feb 28th, 2002, 05:02 AM
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Rail pass in Italy worth it?
We plan:<BR><BR>Milan to Como<BR>Como to Venice<BR>Venice to Florence<BR>Florence/Pisa/Cinque Terre /Day Roundtrip<BR>Florence/Siena<BR>Siena/Rome<BR>Rome/Pompeii/Day roundtrip<BR>Rome/airport<BR><BR>I hear that the bus is best for Milan airport to Como, and Siena to Rome.<BR>Have no idea what the individual fares are to places so I do not know if the pass is a good deal.<BR><BR>If it is which one should I get?<BR><BR>Thanks<BR><BR>Debby
Feb 28th, 2002, 10:47 AM
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You will have more flexibility by not getting the rail pass.I don't think they are worth it unless you live in Italy or are staying there for a long time. Also don't think the passes apply on local lines like those for Pompeii and Cinque Terre. I am assuming you are traveling alone or with one other person. There are rail pass bargains for families. Try www.trenitalia.com. It sometimes gives prices on the more popular lines. I say "sometimes" because when it comes to Italy's beloved train system, all bets are off.
Feb 28th, 2002, 10:48 AM
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You can check the prices at www.trenitalia.com. A pass probably won't save you money, but it might be convenient not to have to buy individual tickets.
Feb 28th, 2002, 05:26 PM
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The most you'd pay (taking most expensive trains) for point to point tickets, including seat reservations is (2nd/1st class):<BR><BR>Milan - Como: bus is better; Eur 11<BR>Como - Venezia: Eur 23/33<BR>Venezia - Firenze: Eur 27/40<BR>Day trip out from Florence: Eur 33/43 (be prepared to spend 6 hours on the train)<BR>Florenze - Siena: bus is better; about Eur 7<BR>Siena - Rome: I'd also prefer the bus; train would cost Eur 19/24 <BR>Rome - Pompei roundtrip: Eur 40/30<BR>Rome - airport: Eur 9<BR><BR>Forget about the rail pass ... for Malpensa-Como bus schedule see<BR>http://www.sptcomo.it/orari/malpensa.html
