What am I dong wrong? On Trenitalia website I have plugged in Rome to Naples for train schedule/price for a Sunday in March (my trip isn't until September) but it comes with an error message saying those stations are not available. I just need to know how early the fast trains leave Roma Termini for Naples, what is the cost, and if there will be a discount if I purchase a mini fare. Thanks for your help.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23569 posts
Are you sure you are using the correct spellings? I will try it.
Posted by
Minneapolis
1260 posts
Hi Linda. It worked fine for me. Are you using the English option (top of page)? I used English spellings 'Rome' and 'Naples' and it worked fine. To see mini fares, select a train and hit continue. Use different dates (March, May) to get an idea of how mini fares change as dates get closer. Enjoy your trip!
Posted by
The Hague, NL (AMS)
2207 posts
Schedules for September are not posted yet and probably will not be until mid-June. As Bob suggests, look in March-May and select similar routes. The schedules don't change much... but the MINI promotional fare prices will. Start looking for specific September routes in June!
Posted by
OP
Seattle, WA, USA
1409 posts
Thanks, maybe I was using English while searching and I will be sure to check in June for the mini fares. I appreciate your help.
Posted by
Huntsville, AL, USA
8307 posts
The trains in Italy are government subsidized, and all things political are a little up in the air right now. Railroads' posted schedules are for the short time ahead. Don't worry about getting a reservation right now. Seldom do any Italian trains sell out except for the biggest holidays. Trains run about every 30 to 45 minutes, and second class is about E45. Just wait until you get into town to purchase a ticket and get a reservation. Purchase it by the day before you leave to get a Mini Fare (discount.) See RoninRome.com for the best details on train travel, including how to buy train tickets from Termini ticket kiosks. It's easy.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23569 posts
Mini fares are limited. They may be purchased till midnight the day before IF THEY ARE AVAILABLE. Mini fares will sell out. Fewer mini fares are offered at popular times and more at unpopular times. Mini fares have some of the same craziness that affects US airline tickets. Mine fares are available for first class so you might find a mini first class that is cheaper than full fare second class.