Try this ....
Submitted by alan h on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 08:45In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
There are several direct trains that go each day from Rome to Venice - depending on what time you want to leave.The direct train takes about 4hrs 16mins I suggest you use http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?newrequest=yes&protocol=http: to plan the trip
Thanks for the advice
Submitted by Crawford Carroll on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 12:05In reply to Try this .... by alan h
http://www.trenitalia.com/cms
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 11:59In reply to A newbie all over again! by Annec
http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=ad1ce14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD Or check the timetable and book your tickets on the official Italian Railways website. You say arrive in Rome, Crawford, is that on a flight? If so, you'll have to get to Termini but it's very easy from Fiumicino with trains from the airport to the central Rome mainline station every 20 mins or so. Really makes sense to go to Venice by train and it's an extraordinary experience walking out of the station right on to the Grand Canal. Waterbuses (vaporetti) stop directly ahead of you, water taxis can be picked up just down on the right.
Thanks for the advice
Submitted by Crawford Carroll on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 12:11In reply to http://www.trenitalia.com/cms by Anonymous (not verified)
Cate,Thank you for the comment. This will be our second visit to Venice. Last time for me was by train from Paris. We are staying in Italy for three weeks, in Venice, Seina and Rome. Last visit to Italy was before hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. The hurricane has delayed our return to a most beautiful and interesting country.Thanks again.Crawford