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Jul 9th, 2009, 04:12 AM
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Return Travel from Bologna to Roma family of 4
Any advice on travelling between the two cities? Tried to book the family rail pass on-line but could not navigate with any success? One way auto rental looks like 85 Euros/each way. Any help out there
Jul 9th, 2009, 04:40 AM
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Currently Trenitalia is running kids "go free" specials... If your children are between the age of 4-12, you can get all four of your tickets for €84.80 (2nd class using the "Familia Estate" fare). Per person the 2nd class base tickets are €50.40 so this is a huge savings. If your children are NOT in this age group, be prepared to pay more.
Renting a car may be a better option if your children are older. It is LONGER driving and you will have to pay tolls, gasoline, and insurance on top of your rental rate. We came home from Bologna on the backroads last trip (I think SS64) and had a wonderful, albeit longer, trip.
The train station is right downtown in Bologna, so quite convenient, and on the high speed trains, it's about 2 hours, 50 minutes.
This link on Summer Promotions may help:
http://www.roninrome.com/2009/07/07/...ia-promotions/
Renting a car may be a better option if your children are older. It is LONGER driving and you will have to pay tolls, gasoline, and insurance on top of your rental rate. We came home from Bologna on the backroads last trip (I think SS64) and had a wonderful, albeit longer, trip.
The train station is right downtown in Bologna, so quite convenient, and on the high speed trains, it's about 2 hours, 50 minutes.
This link on Summer Promotions may help:
http://www.roninrome.com/2009/07/07/...ia-promotions/
Jul 9th, 2009, 06:03 AM
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Hi mak,
>Tried to book the family rail pass on-line but could not navigate with any success.<
Lucky you. A railpass is much too expensive.
You can buy your tickets as soon as you arrive in Italy. What's the rest of your itinerary.
>Tried to book the family rail pass on-line but could not navigate with any success.<
Lucky you. A railpass is much too expensive.
You can buy your tickets as soon as you arrive in Italy. What's the rest of your itinerary.
Jul 9th, 2009, 02:21 PM
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Hey Rinr,
Thanks for your reply. We have children are 6 and 8 and the "Familia Estate" fare would have been perfect. When we checked the Trenitalia website - and it seems that the offer is for AV trains - as far as I we could see AV trains do not operate between Bologna and Rome. The best family fare so far seems to be with a 20% discount 131EUR each way. Great comments about petrol, tolls and distance - time.
ira,
We are catching a plane to Split, Croatia and will spend 22 days on the Makarska Riveria - awesome place to holiday. Still a big secret to North Americans - don't tell anybody!
Thanks for your reply. We have children are 6 and 8 and the "Familia Estate" fare would have been perfect. When we checked the Trenitalia website - and it seems that the offer is for AV trains - as far as I we could see AV trains do not operate between Bologna and Rome. The best family fare so far seems to be with a 20% discount 131EUR each way. Great comments about petrol, tolls and distance - time.
ira,
We are catching a plane to Split, Croatia and will spend 22 days on the Makarska Riveria - awesome place to holiday. Still a big secret to North Americans - don't tell anybody!
Jul 12th, 2009, 01:18 PM
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Hmmm, Like Zerlina I have got the same fare for families of 4 on the Trenitalia Site. I did this for tomorrow's date and here's the info I got:
Journey - Fares Choice
Departure station: Bologna ( Tutte Le Stazioni )
Arrival station: Roma ( Tutte Le Stazioni )
Date: 14/7/2009Fare 1
Fare: Familia Estate fare...
Fare information "Familia Estate"
Adults:2 Children (4-12 years old)2
COSTS
1st Class: €121,60
2nd Class: €84,80
Train: ES Italia AV 9429 Frecciarossa
date 14/07/2009
from Bologna Centrale (09:39) to Roma Termini (12:29)
Seats availability for the selected fare/service
So, not sure where you are looking but this fare is available! Good Luck!
Journey - Fares Choice
Departure station: Bologna ( Tutte Le Stazioni )
Arrival station: Roma ( Tutte Le Stazioni )
Date: 14/7/2009Fare 1
Fare: Familia Estate fare...
Fare information "Familia Estate"
Adults:2 Children (4-12 years old)2
COSTS
1st Class: €121,60
2nd Class: €84,80
Train: ES Italia AV 9429 Frecciarossa
date 14/07/2009
from Bologna Centrale (09:39) to Roma Termini (12:29)
Seats availability for the selected fare/service
So, not sure where you are looking but this fare is available! Good Luck!
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