Buy the Eurail Selectpass if you are a single traveler. This type of pass offers unlimited train travel and will allow you to travel to at least one other bordering country should you decide to travel outside of Bern or Venice.
Purchase the Saverspass if you are traveling with a friend. The cost will be cheaper than a Selectpass but you must stay together at all times.
Get a Youthpass if any of your passengers are under 26 years old for an even greater discount.
Decide what part of Venice you want to begin your travel. This will determine which station you want to arrive at. The train and timetables of the trains traveling from Bern will vary depending upon the station you select in Venice.
Choose the Venezia Mestre Station, which is on the mainland, should your destination be in the Piazzale Favretti area.
Select the Venezia Santa Lucia Station which is in the city itself. It is a contemporary railway station nestled amongst architectural structures that are hundreds of years old.
Go online to purchase your train ticket from Bern to Venice. Cisalpino does not sell tickets directly; however there are several railway and travel agency websites that are convenient to use.
Select the class of ticket you wish to purchase. The cost of each ticket varies depending upon the level of class you book.
Choose your departure time and date, then enter that information. Be sure to double check your information before you book your ticket.
Call directly to a railway travel agent should you be unable to or decide not to book your ticket online.
