If my husband and I have the italy pass saver and plan to take the ES (fast) train from Rome to Venice, I know we need reservations. Can pass holders buy their reservations from the same "automated ticket machines" where one buys point to point? OR stand in line?
Posted by
Coon Rapids, MN, USA
18 posts
I think you have to stand in line, unfortunately.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Have you already bought your passes? Since train travel in Italy is relatively inexpensive, point-to-point tickets are usually cheaper than a pass. This is particularly true if you ride the ES trains which charge a €15 reservation fee for passholders. For other Italian trains requiring reservations the fee is only €3-€4. No reservations are possible on regional trains so you just jump on and go. Check timetables and fares here: www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html.
Posted by
OP
San Diego, CA, USA
55 posts
I have tracked the point to point sales and have estimated the cost of tickets and compaired to the pass saver which is a little bit less. But, wondered how to buy the one or two reservations needed for the longer hauls...ie Rome to Venice. Thanks for the imput.