My family and I are travelling to Italy for the first time in July, and arrive in Venice to spend a few days, we will then be going onto Monterosso by train. I'm not sure which route is the best to take, and could really use some advice/input on Milan vs. FLorence-La Spezia.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7233 posts
Welcome Julie-
For me the best would be the fastest route with fewest connections. I believe that would be thru Milan.
Fast train Venice to Milan
Then there are direct IC trains from Milan to Monterosso
Posted by
Chicago
8181 posts
Keep it to two trains like the route mentioned above.
Posted by
Italy
3812 posts
Sometimes the Milan-Monterosso trains sell out on summer week-ends, do not wait for the last second to get the tickets.
You will need 15 minutes or more between the train from Venice to Milan and the train from Milan to Monterosso.
Posted by
OP
Dickinson, Texas
7 posts
Thank you so much! I have been reading Rick's Italy book, as well as the internet, and I must say it's quite overwhelming planning our first multi-city international trip, so this travel forum has been very valuable... I really appreciate the advice, especially the tip on allowing time between trains, and also the link for the train!