My travel plans include getting from Riomaggiore to Munich on July 15. I am wondering what people would suggest. Train the whole way(and what trains to take), train/air...? I checked several lowcost airlines from Milan to Munich but their flights were in the $500 range. I need some help here!
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
If you fly on budget airlines, it will be cheaper to take an indirect route and book two separate tickets.
You can fly MXP-CGN and CGN-MUC on Germanwings.
You can fly MXP-DUS and DUS-MUC on Air Berlin. You also can fly MXP-TXL and TXL-MUC on Air Berlin.
By train your fastest daytime route would be to leave Riomaggiore at 07:27, connect in La Spezia and Bologna, and arrive in Munich at 18:25. See the timetables on the German Rail site. After you get summary timetables for Riomaggiore-Muenchen, click on the arrow to the left of the departure time(s) of your choice to see the connecting points.
If you book the EC train that leaves Bologna at 11:55 and arrives in Munich at 18:25 right now on the German Rail site, you still can get a Europa-Spezial Italien Savings fare of 39 EUR. Buy your Riomaggiore-La Spezia and La Spezia-Bologna tickets when you get to Italy. The fare for both tickets together is only 13.55 EUR.
I'd vote for the train myself. No hassle getting to and from airports, a chance to relax and see the countryside pass by, and a low carbon footprint.
Posted by
OP
Saltcoats, SK
21 posts
Wow! That was a very thorough answer. It gives me a point to start thinking from! Thank you very much.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
You're welcome, Lisa. Have a great trip!