Trains in the north of Italy
Mar 21st, 2004, 07:15 PM
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Trains in the north of Italy
We have put together an itinerary which is alittle rushed, but basically it is:
fly to Florence, stay 2 nights,
train to Venice, stay 2 nights,
train to La Spezia, Cinque Terre, stay 2 nights,
train to Varenna (Lake Como), 2 nights.
Now the questions:
Can I get to Malpensa area from Varenna by train (to stay near airport one night)and does it make sense to get a Flexi-Pass?
It seems to be a break even point money wise, perhaps a little more expensive to get the pass, but will that cut down on waiting in lines, language confusion, and so forth?
fly to Florence, stay 2 nights,
train to Venice, stay 2 nights,
train to La Spezia, Cinque Terre, stay 2 nights,
train to Varenna (Lake Como), 2 nights.
Now the questions:
Can I get to Malpensa area from Varenna by train (to stay near airport one night)and does it make sense to get a Flexi-Pass?
It seems to be a break even point money wise, perhaps a little more expensive to get the pass, but will that cut down on waiting in lines, language confusion, and so forth?
Mar 22nd, 2004, 01:35 AM
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The train trip from Varenna to Centrale takes about one hour and 20 minutes and the trains run about every two hours Using a pass will save you the trouble of using the machines for tickets or waiting at the ticket windows. The train station in Varenna is un-manned.
I would check train times ahead to make sure you can get to Centrale and then on the train or bus to Malpensa in plenty of time for check in. I think the first train from Varenna leaves between 0500 and 0700 in the morning.
I would check train times ahead to make sure you can get to Centrale and then on the train or bus to Malpensa in plenty of time for check in. I think the first train from Varenna leaves between 0500 and 0700 in the morning.
Mar 22nd, 2004, 05:51 AM
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Hi Bev,
If you have a flexipass you will still have to make reservations, and pay a supplement, on ES* trains. If you want reserved seats on IC trains you will have to get them, and pay a supplement.
If you have a flexipass you will still have to make reservations, and pay a supplement, on ES* trains. If you want reserved seats on IC trains you will have to get them, and pay a supplement.
Mar 22nd, 2004, 01:26 PM
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Thanks for the tip. I am a little nervous about getting the train bit right. We have always driven in Europe before but this is our first trip to Italy and first using trains. I am taking Italian lessons but am not too clear about my ability to make reservations and all. Do you think I would need reservations between Venice and la Spezia? I would expect I have to change trains......
Mar 22nd, 2004, 01:42 PM
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BevS, you can check all possible routes, stops, train changes, etc on trenitalia.com You put in the city pairs and it will pull up all the different options available. You can print out the exact train schedule you would like, bring it with you and show it to the agent at the biglietteria (ticket window) at the train station in Venice, Varenna, La Spezia or wherever you are. That makes it easier for everyone around, and especially helpful if you don't know the language!
