Venice to Milan by fast train

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Saturday 23 June, 2012

Venice to Milan



On the move again! I easily made my way through the narrow streets with suitcase to Rialto water terminal. Having already done this trip a number of times now, I had worked out the best route without too many stairs (bridges). I only had one bridge to cross, so not too bad at all.



I had pre booked and paid my ticket on the fast train to Milan before I left home. It was a good trip and I was amazed at how fast the train goes. Someone told me it can go up to 280 km per hour. We passed through some lush countryside close to the lakes and mountains of northern Italy. There were some quaint towns along the way, including the town of Verona, a pretty place well known as the village of Romeo and Juliet.



I arrived at Milan Central Station with just enough time to take a tram to Euro Hotel in Porta Venesia where I had stayed when I first arrived in Italy. Not sure whether I mentioned it before, but I’d left my black jacket in the wardrobe there. I realised that when I arrived in Montepulciano and was cold. After many emails, they still hadn’t sent it on to me as promised, so I had to go get it myself.



Anyway, all good… I took the tram back to Central Station, then bought a ticket on the Malpensa Express bus direct to Malpensa Terminal 1, where I was picked up by the free airport transfer service offered by AER Motel just near the airport.



All went well and smooth and I was settled into my room by 4pm. I then took a short walk to the outskirts of the village to grab a coffee and sandwich as the motel restaurant didn’t open until 7.30pm. The weather in this area wasn’t anywhere near as hot as I’d experienced in Venice, thank goodness. At 8pm, I went downstairs for a quick meal then returned to my room for an early night. Big trip home tomorrow.

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Photos

Last night in Italy
AER Hotel

Leaving Venice for Milan
All aboard

Ships or should I say highrise blocks!
Berthed in Venice

Views around Verona area
From the train

Verona Station
Unfortunately I ran out of time to see Verona, but I've heard its a lovely place.

On the train
Sometimes the views are a bit hard to take!

AER Hotel
Quitea rural area

AER Hotel, Oleggio, Milan
Free airport transfers to Malpensa

AER Toilet in Lobby area
Never used one of these and hope I never have to!