I have not been able to book train tickets for next week.

I did some searching & tried a virtual credit card number as suggested. My CC says no charge is even trying to go through. Payment is always denied.

Has anyone been successful? I want to book at least the first trip from Venice to Bologna in advance.

Or should we just get to the station a little early for our desired departure and hope for the best?

Thanks!

Melsh, click on this thread for some good advice.

I would say just buy the ticket in Venice - the train ride to Bologna is two hours on the cheap train, the regionale, and there is really no need to get a ticket in advance. Just go to the train station and get the ticket there - you will always be able to buy a ticket for the regionale, since there are no seat assignments, and most of the time, except for holidays, Carnavale, etc., it is easy to get a seat on the EuroStar as well, if you prefer that.

Melsh,

This seems to be a common problem. People have not been able to book tickets online with trenitalia. You have to book it when you get to Italy.

Joe,

I must have been lucky - I just signed up and bought a ticket with no problem whatsoever. Regular US credit card (Visa) and no virtual credit card number. Now I have the ticket for my first train ride during my April trip. The rest I will buy when I get there.

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Chiocciola

Thanks Chiocciola!