nini Posted February 20, 2021 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I know I had this information and website at one time and now I seem to have misplaced it. We would like to get on the train from FCO to Florence after landing in Rome. The flight we are looking at would land at 8:00 am and I vaguely recall that the high speed train left FCO at 11:00 am Would this be plenty of time to clear customs and get the ticket and board? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 21, 2021 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2021 In follow up to the other thread, checking trenitalia, there are no high speed trains from FCO to Florence. You need to change to the high speed at Termini, or occasionally at one of two other places, depending on the exact train you take. With Covid, train options are a bit more limited in Italy, so trenitalia is the place to be looking. But I seriously doubt there will be a high speed from FCO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted February 21, 2021 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Once tourism is up and running again this train, which I think ran twice per day, may return but like all things post-Covid it's impossible to know for sure. To answer your question about passport control, baggage claim and train tickets, three hours is far more than enough time to accomplish all of that. One hour is cutting it close, two hours is plenty of pad time, three hours is a bit excessive. Edited February 21, 2021 by euro cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 21, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Thank you CruiserBruce and euro cruiser! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 21, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I found the web page that I saved. I would appreciate any input on whether or not the "AV" trains are running or will be running. Frequent Trains from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Florence Upon arrival at Fiumicino, you can choose either the Leonardo Express, a Regionale FL1 train, or a high-speed Alta Velocità (AV) train. The AV train is ideal if you’re not planning to spend any time in Rome and want to get straight on to Florence from the airport. The AV trains are Frecciargento, the mid-range of the AV line, which leaves from FCO twice per day, at 11:08 a.m. and 3:08 p.m. They do stop along the way in Rome, but you don’t need to change trains. This trip takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, and ticket prices range from $28-34. Thank you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, nini said: I found the web page that I saved. I would appreciate any input on whether or not the "AV" trains are running or will be running. Frequent Trains from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Florence Upon arrival at Fiumicino, you can choose either the Leonardo Express, a Regionale FL1 train, or a high-speed Alta Velocità (AV) train. The AV train is ideal if you’re not planning to spend any time in Rome and want to get straight on to Florence from the airport. The AV trains are Frecciargento, the mid-range of the AV line, which leaves from FCO twice per day, at 11:08 a.m. and 3:08 p.m. They do stop along the way in Rome, but you don’t need to change trains. This trip takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, and ticket prices range from $28-34. Thank you all. When I looked at the trenitalia website, which is something you should use...it has the best schedule and prices, but you can only see, and buy, 4 months ahead. But that is usually when the best prices are. Almost all the other sites, like Rail Europe, show you schedules further in advance, but cost more. Anyway, when I looked yesterday, neither high speed train was operating from FCO out 4 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted February 21, 2021 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2021 It's not on the current schedule, even looking as far forward as June, but things may change by the time Americans are permitted to travel to Europe for leisure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 21, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Many thanks... I was using the www.italiarail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted February 21, 2021 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) Always go to the source for information: www.trentialia.com Italiarail is a reseller, not part of Trenitalia. Edited February 21, 2021 by euro cruiser 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 21, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 hours ago, euro cruiser said: Always go to the source for information: www.trentialia.com Italiarail is a reseller, not part of Trenitalia. Thank you. I did not realize that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted February 22, 2021 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Some things to consider, are you travelling light? You will need to lift suitcases onto overhead racks, take them down in Termini, walk a ways, switch to another train and put them up again. or rent a car and drive a short distance into Tuscany or Umbria and perhaps day trip or fly into Florence directly instead? Edited February 22, 2021 by bennybear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 22, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted February 22, 2021 bennybear- I appreciate your points (especially about the luggage). Originally, we wanted to fly into Rome, but apparently, whatever airport there is, it does not accommodate international flights and is not available on the Princess EZAir. That was my original thought, but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 22, 2021 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, nini said: bennybear- I appreciate your points (especially about the luggage). Originally, we wanted to fly into Rome, but apparently, whatever airport there is, it does not accommodate international flights and is not available on the Princess EZAir. That was my original thought, but oh well. Can't speak for Princess air, but Florence is definitely doable on one stop from Seattle (I guessed where you were flying out of, and used July). You can either fly through Amsterdam, or Paris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 22, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted February 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said: Can't speak for Princess air, but Florence is definitely doable on one stop from Seattle (I guessed where you were flying out of, and used July). You can either fly through Amsterdam, or Paris. True, either out of Seattle or Portland since they are both equidistant from us. Free parking in Portland due to kids taking us to the airport. 😃 I have scoured the Princess EZAir flights and darn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare marazul Posted February 23, 2021 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2021 18 hours ago, nini said: Originally, we wanted to fly into Rome, but apparently, whatever airport there is, it does not accommodate international flights and is not available on the Princess EZAir. Both of Rome airports (FCO and CIA) are international airports and do accommodate international flights. EZAir may not fly there, but that has nothing to do with the airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 23, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, marazul said: Both of Rome airports (FCO and CIA) are international airports and do accommodate international flights. EZAir may not fly there, but that has nothing to do with the airports. I realize that, if you have read all of my posts. It is Princess EZAir that does not offer Florence as a destination for this particular cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybear Posted February 23, 2021 #17 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, nini said: bennybear- I appreciate your points (especially about the luggage). Originally, we wanted to fly into Rome, but apparently, whatever airport there is, it does not accommodate international flights and is not available on the Princess EZAir. That was my original thought, but oh well. I think you may have meant Florence, but said Rome, which Marazul responded to. You also you may be able to change the destination, IIRC there is a drop down menu, or may be worth a call to the air pricing cruise people. I have found them very helpful. Edited February 23, 2021 by bennybear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 23, 2021 Author #18 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Hi bennybear- Thanks for the correction... I am usually more careful. Great minds... I was also thinking of just calling Princess directly. From past experience, sometimes they have flights that are not listed. It is sure worth a shot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 24, 2021 #19 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I like to research point to point travel in Europe on rome2rio since it has a really good interface and shows options for air, rail, bus, and driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted February 24, 2021 #20 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Rome2Rio is a good start but it's far from comprehensive and does, on occasion, present outdated information. It is a good way to get started but always double check directly with the services suggested. And ask questions, here or on Trip Advisor, to learn about options that R2R doesn't present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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