How to Book Train Travel From Venice To Rome

The best thing about train travel in Italy is that everyone does it! Unfortunately, it's the worst thing, too; traffic can be heavy. Regardless, travel by train is the best way to see Italy. Because your trip from Venice to Rome is long, about 4 1/2 hours at the quickest, bring a book or a pillow and settle in!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Maps of Venice and Rome.
• Passport.
• Italian dictionary or phrase book.
• Computer with Internet access.

Choose Your Station for Departure from Venice

1. Leave from the Venezia Mestre station on the mainland; it's smaller and used usually for quick stops.
2. Depart from the Venezia Santa Lucia station in the city itself.

Get to Know the Santa Lucia Station

3. Be aware of where to check your luggage. The baggage check and the baggage claim are often the same.
4. Prepare for the trip by using the amenities in the day hotel, a place where you can get your hair cut or take a shower.

Choose Which Train to Book from Venice to Rome

5. Choose Eurostar Italia (ES) for an expedient, comfortable ride. Reservations are required.
6. Request Intercity for a comfortable ride on a train that reaches both small and large cities on its way. It also offers an intercom system for information, limited food and beverage service, and on-board cleaning.
7. Ride InterCity Plus if you want all the accommodations of InterCity in a newer, modernized interior.

Specify Your Ticket

8. Choose your class, first or second.
9. Choose your ticket, whether one-way to Rome or round trip back to Venice.
10. Specify whether you are traveling alone or with a group; groups of 6 or more receive a 20% reduction in cost. Children under 12 years of age receive a 50% reduction in cost.
11. Bring your car! Check your car along with your luggage, and retrieve it from the Rome Terminal.

Purchasing a Train Ticket from Venice to Rome

12. Approach the ticket window with all of your ticket information prepared, such as number of travelers and destination to Rome.
13. Use a ticket machine if the station has them. They usually have an English option if you need it and you can avoid long lines at the ticket window.
14. Purchase train tickets online at Trenitalia. Tickets bought through the website can be retrieved from the ticket counter at any main train station in Italy. All you need is your booking reference.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your ticket within two months.
• Check for specials. The Trenitalia Winter Promo is a special that allows for travel flexibility over the winter months.
• To book train travel From Venice To Rome, call Raileurope at 1-888-382-RAIL or visit the link below.
• Smoking is prohibited on all Italian trains.