We are leaving on Sunday for MXP and taking the train to venice (three nights) and then to Florence (three nights). I have done time checking time schedules and some prices. I have not had time to buy tickets.
Are prices higher buy here or there?
Will be able to get seats?
I believe we should take Malpensa Shuttle to Cadorna Metro and then to Milano Central and onto Venice?
I have not traveled in Italy, we will have two rollering bags each will this be a problem?
Is there a train direct from MXP to Venice?
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I doubt you will have any problems getting a seat this time of year. I have always found it is worth the extral cost (usually very reasonable) to buy first class. I'm not sure if it is cheaper to buy them there in Milan, but I think it is for sure easier.
3. Yes, there are trains direct from Milano Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia. Some trains are faster than others, so the trip can take from 2-3/4 hours to just over 3 hours.
4. You'll be very glad for those wheels on your luggage, and do try to make each bag as small and light as possible, as you will be hefting them around lots.
Best wishes,
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quote: Originally posted by SCA: Are prices higher buy here or there?
Prices are significantly higher here than there.
But I've found RailEurope useful for something ... before I leave home, I use the RailEurope site to check train schedules. Then I print out the schedule of trains from my point of departure (say, Milano Centrale) to my endpoint (say, Venezia Santa Lucia) so I have an idea of which trains (Eurostar - fast train, IC - not so fast train, etc.) are available when.
I always double check the departures (Partenza) board in the train station, but it helps me when I get to the ticket window to know the exact train I want.
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quote:Originally posted by Sally Watkins, CTC: 3. Yes, there are trains direct from Milano Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia.
I think that the questio was about direct trains from malpensa and not from Centrale, There are no direct trains from Malpensa because Malpensa station belings to another railway company. The Malpensa Express train is fun by FNM while the trains from Milano to Venice (and by far the most part of Italian trains) are run by Trenitalia.
Also, with some astonishment I found that last fall (it may have changed) the Eurostra trains from Milano to venice were cheaper than the Intercity ones, despite the latter being less confrotable and slower. In Eurostar trains there is no point in getting a first class seat, unless you are extremely tall.
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Colleen, which Raileurope site do you use? I found one, but didn't see any schedules. If it is easier to use than Trenitalia I'd love to find it to do the same thing you are doing. Thanks!
You do have to pay an extra fee to buy your tickets and also to have them sent to you or your travel agent. It is not a big amount and it is worth it. You will not have to stand in line to buy tickets and will be sure to have a reserved seat.
Be aware that the Rail Europe website doesn't have all the trains listed. You'll find many on Trenitalia (or whatever other country) that are not on the Rail Europe site...but they do exist.
Alice -- you're right; I misread the question about direct train starting point. Apologies!
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... before I leave home, I use the RailEurope site to check train schedules. Then I print out the schedule of trains from my point of departure (say, Milano Centrale) to my endpoint (say, Venezia Santa Lucia) so I have an idea of which trains (Eurostar - fast train, IC - not so fast train, etc.) are available when.
