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P2P vs Extra Rail Pass Day

Hi!

I will be purchasing a select pass for my travels in Europe, and I am torn between getting the 5 day pass or the 6 day pass. The difference in price between them is €21. All my travels are pretty long distance, so I know I will be saving, except for one day, when I will be making a day trip to the Cinque Terre from my home base in Florence. I will leave from Florence to La Spezia and on to Cinque Terre, and in the evening, back.

Is it cheaper to get that one extra day on the rail pass to cover this day, or should I simply get point to point tickets when I am there? I've searched around, but can't seem to find any site that gives me the price lists I need to make the comparisons.

Please advise!

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www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html will give you timetables and fares. Enter a date within 60 days from today. Firenze-La Spezia-Vernazza costs 18.70€ 2nd class and 23.70€ 1st class. Since you'll be going from Firenze to the Cinque Terre and back on the same day, buying an extra pass day would save you some money.