Need some advice: should I go by train or by plane from Paris to Venice? How long is each take (by plane? by train?)
If I need to book the flight for it, should I book it ahead or wait until I am in Paris? Thanks in advance.
Posted by
Ottawa, Ontario,, Canada
521 posts
By night train it takes 13 hours. It's about 1:40 via airplane.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
I would suggest booking ahead for either. You can get nice special fares on www.tgv-europe.com and for the European budget airlines, the farther out you book, the cheaper the fare. The closer into the travel date, the higher the fare.
Posted by
Powell River, Canada
359 posts
If you decide night-train, book early or you'll wind up having to go via Nice with a several hour layover because the direct Paris/Venice night-train was sold out. Now Nice is OK; but I won't procrastinate buying tickets again -my wife assures me of that...
Posted by
OP
Denver
4 posts
Thank you so much for your advices. Very, very helpful.
Posted by
OP
Denver
4 posts
Sorry, it's me again. Can someone suggest some websites for flight booking between Paris/Venice? I apologize if this question already been asked/answered. thank you.
Posted by
Bend, OR, United States
1167 posts
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Check discount airlines at www.whichbudget.com and www.flylc.com . But don't use the booking engine on the last-named....find the flights you need and go directly to the airlines' websites.
Posted by
Windham, NH, United States
13 posts
Try Cheapo Air.com. I think they cover that route. good luck!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32352 posts
WK,
For that particular trip, travel by budget airline is by far the better choice. However, a few points to consider.
First, try to find an airline that leaves from CDG as transportation to the airport is easier. Orly is not a bad option either, but Beauvais is quite distant from Paris.
Second, a few points to note about budget airlines. Tickets are usually non-refundable and non-changeable once booked. They often use a "sliding scale", so the price of tickets will increase as the flight fills up. Baggage limits are also VERY strict with most, so be sure to PACK LIGHT.
Easyjet would be one airline to consider. Using an arbitrary date of 29 July, they have flights from Paris / CDG to Venice / Marco Polo for as low as €24.49, which includes all taxes and charges. Check their website for the details.
Happy travels!
Posted by
OP
Denver
4 posts
Thank you all so much for all these helpful tips.