Advice on what train to take from Venice to Rome in July

[biksgirl]

Hi there,

 

    My family of 4 (including DH and  15 and 17yr olds) will be in Venice prior to going to Rome. Our cruise leaves on July 18th 2022, and we want the best way to get to Rome from Venice on July 16th. Is there more than one train, or are there just multiple websites to buy tickets from. It seemed a little confusing.

 

We are hoping to get in around noon or so to Rome, can anyone suggest the best option. Links to buy would be much appreciated. 

 

TIA 🙂

[VMax1700]

Go directly to the train operator websites.

https://www.italotreno.it/en

https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html

Numerous options, with no changes, taking 4 hours.

On the Trenitalia website, tickets only become available 90 days prior to the travel date, but you can look at prices/schedule for a comparative Saturday in June to get a feel for times and prices.  Also note that Trenitalia website requires the Italian spelling of the city, so Roma, Firenze, Venezia etc.  Also check which station you require (e.g. if staying on the 'mainland' in Venice, it may be easier to travel to Mestre station rather than Santa Lucia).

[euro cruiser]

Yes, the product offered doesn't vary much so pick among Trenitalia and Italotreno to find the best combination of time and price.

 

These are nice, newer trains and second class is perfectly comfortable, no need to pay extra for business or upper classes unless you happen to hit a sale and get a great deal.

 

Venezia S. Lucia is the station in Venice proper.

 

Roma Termini is the main station in Rome.

 

The trip takes about four hours.  Italo trains are all direct, be careful with Trenitalia options because many of them will require a change.

[CruiserBruce]

Totally agree with @VMax1700, and the advice is the very commonly provide suggestions here (although I think fares come available on trenitalia 4 months in advance, not 3). The cheapest fares will be when the fares come out.

[slidergirl]

10 hours ago, euro cruiser said:

Yes, the product offered doesn't vary much so pick among Trenitalia and Italotreno to find the best combination of time and price.

 

These are nice, newer trains and second class is perfectly comfortable, no need to pay extra for business or upper classes unless you happen to hit a sale and get a great deal.

 

Venezia S. Lucia is the station in Venice proper.

 

Roma Termini is the main station in Rome.

 

The trip takes about four hours.  Italo trains are all direct, be careful with Trenitalia options because many of them will require a change.

If you know what you want when the fares come out, you can actually get a good price for 1st class.  I've been lucky to get my fare for the price of the last-minute 2nd.  But, now, all the classes have wifi, so no need unless you want a slightly larger seat and a free espresso.

[biksgirl]

THANK YOU all so much!!!   This is a great help.

 

Much appreciated. 🙂 

 

[biksgirl]

I have purchased my tickets as they were available on the Italotreno website for July. thanks again. 

[Lib0007]

Is it necessary to buy tix in advance?   We will be flying into Rome then taking the train to Venice, I wouldn't know how long it would take to get to train, how late flight might be, etc.   

[euro cruiser]

I would not buy tickets in advance for a trip immediately after arrival, too many things are out of your control.  Buy them at the airport station when you arrive, there's almost zero chance of a train selling out and if it does, there will be another one an hour later.