How to travel from Rome to Valcamonica (Paspardo) in North Italy?

Question

After being accepted at a rock art vlounteer site in Valcacmonica, North Italy I would like to take the opportunity to fly to Rome first for a few nights before travelling north - does any one have any tips or advice as far as travel, expense and accommodation go? Would be much appreciated.

Answer 1

From Rome take the train to Brescia connecting in Milan (most options), Padova, or Verona. From Brescia, there's a train every other hour to Ceto-Cerveno which is the pickup point if you're in the fieldwork program (http://www.rupestre.net/field/index.html... They seem to recommend the 5 pm train which arrives in Ceto-Cerveno at 6:50 pm (4.95 euro). If you've got the time, any of the connection points are worth visiting. I particularly like Padova and Verona. The connection through Verona to Brescia is 52.20 euro. Connecting through Milan is 61.50 euro. Connecting through Padova is 64.30 euro. Check on availability of the Amica fare though - there are a few seats at this discounted fare on Eurostar and Intercity trains.  http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html

You could also take the train from Rome to

Milan and catch the 2 pm bus from Piazza Garibaldi to Ceto-Cerveno.

I use the Venere.com site for accomodations here in Italy and some other places in Europe: http://www.venere.com/home/ You can pick a district within a city on the map if you want and sort by price, rating ... The reviews by past guests are helpful in determining what to expect.

Answer 2

Transportation:  Well, I haven't been in Italy for awhile. And especially with the GAS prices that is inflated around the world. I would think flying might be a little steep thesedays.  You can try the train. They should be as effective, and efficient as any other transportation out there, and you get roomy space as well. Just to make sure you reserved your seat, if you are going on a night traveling.

You should buy the ticket that only the local would buy, get that info from the LET's Go book. they will show you what ticket you should buy, that ticket book is good for 2 months on the trains traveling in Italy. Its well worth it, and for all your traveling needs in Italy for that 2 months. Its cheap as well, that price for the ticket hasn't changed in the last 10 years.

Accommodation:

The hotel there are fairly cheap from what I remember. Those hotel who are 1-2 star in Italy, are considerable like a 3-4 star in the states, and cheap too! Or if you want to really go cheap on expense, you can always go stay at some chapel there. They sometime offer free rooms at those chapels.