I really wanted to take the the IC train from Florence to Venice (as it is half the price) but when looking at the train schedule it leaves MUCH less frequently than the faster trains, which messes with my plans.
Is the trenitalia site not showing all of the trains or is this true?
Posted by
Poulsbo, WA, US
223 posts
Can you post when? That way someone can double check the schedules
Posted by
OP
St. Louis, MO, USA
229 posts
29 April 2010
Posted by
naches, wa, usa
182 posts
they are avi trains (alta velocita italia) requiring a reservation, you have few ic opportunities. they leave virtually hourly from 7:00 am until 20:00. three hour trip most through bologna centrale. some are direct only two hours in length. have fun in venice
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19274 posts
I, too, have noticed that on certain runs there are a lot more EuroStar or AV trains than ICs. I think it is true. If you're not sure, check the German Rail website.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Jesse,
Go to the German Rail site and click on "Further options" on the left-hand side of the page at the bottom of the booking area. On the new page under Means of Transport choose "All without ICE." Then enter Venezia Santa Lucia as your departure point, Firenze as your arrival point, and your travel date. You'll be given lots of departure times for routes that do not include EuroStar Italia trains. Click on the arrow to the left of each departure time to see the connecting points.