San Quirico-Tuscany Which train station w/car return Chiusi or Poggibonsi?
Aug 19th, 2009, 05:17 AM
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San Quirico-Tuscany Which train station w/car return Chiusi or Poggibonsi?
I'm trying to work out an itinerary and would appreciate opinions if one station is preferable to another. We'll be returning a rental car. According to ViaMichelin the distance from San Q to Chiusi is 26 miles and will take 52 minutes. The train from there to Venice will be approx 5-5 1/2 hrs. The distance from San Q to Poggibonsi is 46 miles and will take about 70 min and the train is approx 4-4 1/2 hrs.
Is one station easier with a car return?...easier to find?
Is one station easier with a car return?...easier to find?
Aug 19th, 2009, 05:29 AM
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This isn't going to be much help but DH and I took a day trip to San Giminagno from Pisa and picked up a bus at Poggibonsi. It was on a Sunday and EVERYTHING was closed for lunch except restaurants.
With that in mind, you might check out the car rental hours/days so you don't get stuck. Chiusi is larger and might be your best bet. I'm not familiar with car rental returns so can't give specific help.
With that in mind, you might check out the car rental hours/days so you don't get stuck. Chiusi is larger and might be your best bet. I'm not familiar with car rental returns so can't give specific help.
Aug 19th, 2009, 06:28 AM
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None of the above.
There is no return in Poggibonsi, and Chiusi is somewhat of a back track. Drive to Venice--takes the same time and saves you the hasssle of trains and schedules. Drop at Piazzale Roma---very easy.
There is no return in Poggibonsi, and Chiusi is somewhat of a back track. Drive to Venice--takes the same time and saves you the hasssle of trains and schedules. Drop at Piazzale Roma---very easy.
Aug 19th, 2009, 10:12 AM
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Bob - The departure to Venice is on Sunday, May 2...a holiday weekend. Would that change your mind about driving...or will more traffic be coming out? Did you by any chance see my other question?
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ary-please.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...ary-please.cfm
Aug 19th, 2009, 10:51 AM
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I would sill drive. The alternative is just not fun. If you drive as far as Florence or Bologna to drop it, you still have to taxi to the stazione and then buy tickets and hope the schedule is favorable--on a crowded train. By that time you will be in Venice at Piazzale Roma.
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