Hello helpful travelers!! While in Italy in April we want to take the train from Venice to Varenna-Esino station.
AI recommends taking a high-speed train to Milan and says that takes 3.5-4+ hours. Then we would take a regional train from Milan to Varenna-Esino.
AI says taking regional trains for the entire trip would take over 5 hours. Time-wise, it looks like a toss-up to me. I would love info from someone who has done this trip.
It looks like regional trains are easier to manage (no advance ticket necessary). But I am unsure. And also am unsure of how many changes would be necessary. Any information is appreciated. Thank you. Susan
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
8842 posts
AI is wrong
Why not just check the official train site?
Trenitalia
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Station names
Venezia S Lucia
Milano Centrale
Varenna- Esino
Fast train to Milan about 2.5 hrs, change to regional to Varenna- about an hour
No changes on the DIRECT fast train
Just the change in Milan which is unavoidable
Fast trains require a seat reservation
Regional trains do not, so if no seats you stand til one opens up
That particular route from Milan to Varenna is often extremely crowded but it’s the only choice
Train info Italy
https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-italy.htm
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
17388 posts
4 hours from Venice to Milan? No, the Frecciarossa train takes just over 2 hours.
That is why I prefer "natural stupidity" to "artificial intelligence".
Posted by
Citizen of the World
3855 posts
Friends tell me “Artificial Intelligence” is an oxyMORON.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
17388 posts
I discovered that AI is total BS when I asked AI for information about not paying for traffic fines incurred while visiting Italy with a rental car.
When I looked at the sources of information that AI used to respond to my question I discovered that all the sources the AI used pointed to my own comments on this RS's forum that I had given over the years.
Now, anything that uses "my own comments here" as the source of true information cannot be "intelligent".
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
8842 posts
Haha
Too funny Roberto!
Posted by
Forest Grove, OR
12176 posts
In addition to Christine’s excellent guidance. I would mention the high-speed trains are much more comfortable and you get a reserved seat so no standing, or sitting with people, or having your party unable to sit together.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
16622 posts
“I discovered that all the sources the AI used pointed to my own comments on this RS's forum”
So funny!
I’d venture a guess that forum members think you’re pretty smart and you are appreciated!