Originally Posted by
CigarTraveller
so it seems the consensus if to buy tickets ahead online.
considering my itinerary, is there a preference of one train over another? i don't mind paying a bit more for comfort just as long as price is still reasonable. i've read up on other threads and don't really get the upside of one train line over another.
milan to venice
venice to florence
florence to rome
i appreciate the patience and thanks so much for all your input =)
Last time I checked, trenitalia had 5 classes of service on Frecciarossa trains (3 classes, 2 service levels in economy and business), and .italo has 3 classes as well. Both have free wifi, which in my experience works a bit better on .italo. Trenitalia has more trains.
I'd say it's a wash. Time and price should be your guide to buying tickets. Sometimes business class might be cheaper than economy class, or close to it. For a marginal difference, I would upgrade to a better seat.