We are arriving at 12:30 pm (from Amsterdam) and want to take the train to Cinque Terre. Is it possible to make the 2:00pm train or should we just relax and go for the 4:00pm train? I'm thinking the stars would have to be in alignment to make the 2:00pm.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16241 posts
I think you are a good astrologist.
You would need several stars and planets perfectly aligned to be certain of being aboard a train 1.5 hours after landing, even with Linate being the closest airport to the city center. If your plane were just half hour late, you'd be out of luck.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32405 posts
I assume you're planning to buy an advance ticket for the train to the Cinque Terre?
The easiest solution would be to simply take a shuttle or taxi from Linate to Milano Centrale, and then buy a ticket on the next train heading towards the Cinque Terre. Which of the five towns are you going to? Hopefully you can connect with a train that has minimal changes.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
Looking at prices for tomorrow (so, highest fares), the Base fare (undiscounted) from Milano Centrale to Vernazza is €27.10. For that low a price, I don't think it's worth booking a discount ticket that you may not be able to use. I'd do as Ken suggests - just buy a ticket when you get to Milano Centrale for the next train.