We are planning a 3-city trip next fall. Our plan is to go from Rome to Florence and then to Paris. We were going to do both hops by rail. The Rome to Florence won't be a problem, but I'm having a tough time figuring out the Florence to Paris leg. We were hoping to go from Florence to Paris on a daytime train so that we could look at the countryside along the way. Is this impossible? I see no day train leaving earlier than 2 PM (14:00) and that gets in after 11PM -- a tough time to be arriving. Is there no daytime train that leaves and gets in earlier? Is an overnight train or plane the only alternative?
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
Most travelers don't want to spend a day on a train, they would rather sleep during a long train ride. I would fly between Florence - Paris and save time. Flights are frequently cheaper than the train.
Posted by
Hood River, Oregon, USA
63 posts
I just checked on the bahn.com website and they had morning departure times listed. Be sure to scroll down the times column and click on "LATER" and it will show more departure times. I'm like you in wanting to see the country side, whether it costs more or not. It's a beautiful continent.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Scott's onto something. A tip on using the Bahn site, pay attention to the entry in the time box, or keep clicking later, either works.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17577 posts
Carol's question has been answered to her satisfaction on her other thread---no need to duplicate here.