Go by train from up-close-and-personal Venice to panoramic Florence in style and in time for dinner. The province of Tuscany is known for its wines and cuisine--as Italian train travel is known for comfort and speed. When the sun comes up, climb the Campinile bell tower for the view of Florence and surrounding areas. Invite the great folks you met on the train for cappucino.
Decide how much you can spend, when you want to travel and how long you'll stay in Florence.
Find train selection, schedules and fares by searching the Trenitalia website (see below). You'll have a choice between luxury Eurostar trains or save euros on the Intercity or regional trains. Regionals will stop most frequently; the others stop at major towns and cities and cater to leisure travelers.
Determine whether online purchase is available for the type of train you wish to travel on. You may need to book your ticket at the station when you travel.
Book your ticket in advance from the Trenitalia website.
Hire an Italian travel agent to book your tickets and essentials in Florence. Look on the Trenitalia website for a list of recommended agents. Click on the 'Agencies and Ticket Offices' link.
Grab your ticket at the train station just before you travel if you like to walk on the wild side.
Look over your shoulder at this unique city before you go and be sure to validate your ticket at the track.
Disembark at Florence's main train station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Make your local connection via taxi or rent a bike to easily get from place to place in Florence .
