Has anyone recently taken the EC train from Munich to Venice? This looks like our next best choice as I understand the City Night Line train will not run this route after December 2016. I'm wondering if I will buy one ticket from Munich to Venice or if I have to buy the leg from Verona to Venice separately. Thank you.
Posted by
Phoenix AZ
635 posts
When we made that trip in 2013 it was one ticket, Munich to Venice.
Posted by
Green Bay
20178 posts
If you take the 11:36 EC train, it is direct, so a single ticket will definitely get you all the way to Venice. You can buy it on-line at www.bahn.com.
Edit-since you must be planning for 2017 or late December 2016, keep an eye on the schedule changes that come twice a year, December and June. Schedules will come out at least 2 months before those dates.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32214 posts
Krislyn,
As Sam mentioned, whether you'll have to use one ticket or two will depend on which train you choose. The direct one suggested is the easiest and quickest option, although it means arrival at about supper time. You should also be able to buy tickets on the www.captaintrain.com website, as they sell tickets for both Germany and Italy (at the same price as that of the rail networks).
Note that your destination station in Venice will be Venezia Santa Lucia.
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19099 posts
If you do take a different EC (say 9:36) from Munich, the advance purchase ticket will only take you as far as Verona. There are plenty of trains from Verona to Venice. I wouldn't worry about advance purchase tickets, just get a ticket for the next train available after you get to Verona. There will be high speed trains and regional trains.
Posted by
48 posts
Sorry if I'm hijacking this post and if I sound stupid...where do I get the EC train? Is it the central station in Munich?
Thanks,
Marisa
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32214 posts
marisa,
Yes, you'll board the train at Munich Hbf which is the main station in Munich. You might find this helpful.....
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32824 posts
It doesn't always look like that, with all the Christmas decorations, lights, and trees.
It is too early for Christmas, Ken!!
Posted by
San Antonio TX, United States
2393 posts
Have you never heard of Christmas in July Nigel? 😉
Posted by
Lakewood, Colorado
19099 posts
The EC also stops at Munich East (München Ost) a few minutes after leaving the Hbf. If you are staying east in town, it might be a closer connection for you, but the stop will be shorter than at the Hbf, where the train starts. Both the Hbf and Ost are on the S-Bahn trunk line that goes under Munich.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32214 posts
Nigel,
I am of course aware of that, but I thought the video might be useful to show the OP what the station looks like. If you'd like to post a monthly video selection of the Munich Hbf on YouTube, I'd be happy to use that.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32824 posts
Oh Ken, it was only a wind-up!
Krislyn, be prepared to be bowled off your feet when you pass though the Santa Lucia Station in Venice and stand at the top of the steps overlooking the Grand Canal.