Maybe it is a good thing I haven't been able to get a reservation yet. Questions were raised as to which train station. In Venice I will be in the Cannaregio district. Which train station should I be booking from? I will travel on May 12 to Florence and then on May 17 to Rome. As I said I would like to travel at about 10 AM on Fridays and think I should reserve in advance.
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Name of main stations of Venice, Florence, Rome, respectively, are below. That's the ones you want.
VENEZIA SANTA LUCIA
FIRENZE SANTA MARIA NOVELLA
ROMA TERMINI
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You don't have to reserve in advance, as seats don't sell out. At most they sell out the Standard class tickets (the lowest class) leaving a few minutes after you show up, but they will certainly have them in the next train one hour later.
The advantage of buying in advance is to snatch a SuperEconomy or Economy fare, which are deeply discounted over the Base (full) fare. Those discounted fares disappear as you approach the departure date (however I see them available now for May 12).
Just be aware however, that once you book a train at a SuperEconomy or Economy fare, not changes or refunds are possible. You are stuck with those tickets if you change your mind later or need to make changes.