Italy Away - 1st April 2009

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03/02/2009, 1:25 PM
Saint07

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Originally Posted by Claret Murph

Yep as said before same as you Saint and the 5:35am back again the next morning . Also I will let you but the first round of drinks !!!!!!!

Cheers for that! 4 hours on the train there'll be plenty of rounds :D
04/02/2009, 4:09 PM
HarpoJoyce

Accomodation that was still showing some vacancy recently.

http://www.caffelletto.it

http://en.venere.com/italy/

Also, as some fans I know wont make the decision to travel til very late. They may chose a different routing to Bari because of the lack of availabilty of the main routes.

Ferry companies operating to Bari Port
http://www.greekferries.gr/international.htm
http://www.traghettiweb.it/en/tw_index_wl.php

Jadrolinija has a Ferry leaves Dubrovnik at 23:00 on Tuesday 31 March and arrives at 08:00 on the morning of the game into Bari Port from Dubrovnik.
http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?lang=2

Some Airlines that operate to Dubrovnik.
http://www.airport-dubrovnik.hr/inde...d=14&Itemid=30

(It may be a good idea to put some of the sites mentioned recently on this thread onto the summary post sticky.)
04/02/2009, 8:40 PM
green army

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Originally Posted by AidoP

A few of us are flying into Rome (31st March) and just getting the train to Bari on the 1st April and then getting the train back to Rome on the Thursday morning. I just wanna know if anyone else is doing something similar like that?

booked return flights from rome to bari for �65 return with easyjet.
04/02/2009, 9:33 PM
AidoP

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Originally Posted by green army

booked return flights from rome to bari for �65 return with easyjet.

Just checked that myself and its �120 leaving Rome on Weds and flying back to Rome on the Thurs. Where did u see that flight?
05/02/2009, 12:32 AM
mrtndvn

Lads how often do the trains run from Rome to Bari?
05/02/2009, 5:48 AM
AidoP

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Originally Posted by mrtndvn

Lads how often do the trains run from Rome to Bari?

The train we were looking at leaves Rome at 8am and gets into Bari at 12:15pm. I was looking at the Deutsche Bahn (German Train) website to see what the other train times are. There are other trains after but then youll be cutting it fine to get to the stadium in time for the match (latest possibility is 2pm train from Rome which will get you into Bari at 6:15pm). Trains back on the Thursday morning are at 5:35am (arrive Rome 10am) and at 7am (arrive Rome 11am). Of course there may be other trains running due to the match being on but as of yet I cant see anything regarding this.
05/02/2009, 6:11 AM
Claret Murph

One thing you need to look out for as there are two trains to Bari that leave Rome at 8am , one takes just over four hours the other nearer six .
05/02/2009, 6:57 AM
AidoP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claret Murph

One thing you need to look out for as there are two trains to Bari that leave Rome at 8am , one takes just over four hours the other nearer six .

Yeah I saw that. Dont worry well have enuff beer for both of them :)
05/02/2009, 9:20 AM
Saint07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claret Murph

One thing you need to look out for as there are two trains to Bari that leave Rome at 8am , one takes just over four hours the other nearer six .

Tickets are available online now. They dont seem to sell return tickets, but AidoP said his mate would look into that!
05/02/2009, 9:38 AM
AidoP

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Originally Posted by Saint07

Tickets are available online now. They dont seem to sell return tickets, but AidoP said his mate would look into that!

Im going to go after work and ask them what the story is regarding this issue. Depending on what they say I should have the information we need posted here tomorrow.
05/02/2009, 7:41 PM
stiffler

Got a letter from FAI about tickets for the game today.
05/02/2009, 10:09 PM
gufct

Anyone interested in playing a game against Italian fans for a local charity on Tuesday evening or Wednesday lunchtime pm me. Marco out of Joys Bar is interested in setting this up. He seems sound and is really looking forward to the weekend.
05/02/2009, 10:12 PM
rambler14

Got my letter about tickets.
Seeing as there not guaranteed would you advise booking flights as soon as possible or will I wait for ticket confirmation?
05/02/2009, 10:22 PM
NeilMcD

Always book flights first, tickets should be the last thing you ever worry about when it comes to away matches. Accomodation is going to be your hardest thing to find I rekcon. I usually go flights, hotel, tickets in that order and I think most experienced people would be the same.
05/02/2009, 10:28 PM
rambler14

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Originally Posted by NeilMcD

Always book flights first, tickets should be the last thing you ever worry about when it comes to away matches. Accomodation is going to be your hardest thing to find I rekcon. I usually go flights, hotel, tickets in that order and I think most experienced people would be the same.

What happens if I don't get my required tickets??
05/02/2009, 10:29 PM
Schumi

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Originally Posted by rambler14

What happens if I don't get my required tickets??

The FAI got a big allocation for this one. I'd be surprised if you were left short.
05/02/2009, 11:15 PM
NeilMcD

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Originally Posted by rambler14

What happens if I don't get my required tickets??

You will get a ticket. I think more experienced lads lik G Spain will tell you more but I can only think of Switzerland away 2003 and Belgium 97 was there problem getting tickets for an away match in recent memory.
05/02/2009, 11:53 PM
rambler14

Thanks lads.

Will book flights tomorrow. The closest hotel i can find is 40 mins away though!:eek:

EDIT: Make that 15km!:D
06/02/2009, 12:35 AM
mrtndvn

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Originally Posted by rambler14

Thanks lads.

Will book flights tomorrow. The closest hotel i can find is 40 mins away though!:eek:

EDIT: Make that 15km!:D

http://foot.ie/showpost.php?p=1093764&postcount=622

try checking them places
06/02/2009, 5:47 AM
AidoP

For those wishing to travel from Rome to Bari with the train on the day of the match I have checked with the rail company here and they said it will cost 88 euro return for 1 person. If you can get a group to travel together then itll work out a bit cheaper (not a lot though but still worth a couple of beers to you). I checked it out for us and it costs 238 euro each way for a group of 6.
06/02/2009, 9:20 AM
Abi Normal

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoP

For those wishing to travel from Rome to Bari with the train on the day of the match I have checked with the rail company here and they said it will cost 88 euro return for 1 person. If you can get a group to travel together then itll work out a bit cheaper (not a lot though but still worth a couple of beers to you). I checked it out for us and it costs 238 euro each way for a group of 6.

If you book through Trenitalia.com online and choose the Amica rather than the standard ticket you can save 20%. One way 2nd class Rome to Bari is �33.40. You can choose the ticketless option where they will send you conformation and a booking reference by e-mail. Amica tickets have certain restrictions but are ideal if you are booking a specific train. A limited number of Amica tickets are on sale each day. You will first need need to register with Trenitalia. They will then issue a password which will allow you to make the booking.
06/02/2009, 11:05 AM
offaly16

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Originally Posted by rambler14

Thanks lads.

Will book flights tomorrow. The closest hotel i can find is 40 mins away though!:eek:

EDIT: Make that 15km!:D

If you are succesful with getting tickets from FAI you will have to provide them with flight and hotel details first.
06/02/2009, 11:16 AM
jbyrne

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Originally Posted by offaly16

If you are succesful with getting tickets from FAI you will have to provide them with flight and hotel details first.

we got 9,000 tickets so cant see us being short. i would imagine if we need more we will get them. i doubt the game will sell out
06/02/2009, 2:52 PM
pineapple stu

Summary thread updated.
06/02/2009, 3:13 PM
AidoP

Quote:

Originally Posted by offaly16

If you are succesful with getting tickets from FAI you will have to provide them with flight and hotel details first.

Is this really true?
06/02/2009, 3:21 PM
Saint07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidoP

Is this really true?

Yeah. They'll want passpord numbers too.
06/02/2009, 3:24 PM
gspain

They have been requesting this for quite a while now.
06/02/2009, 9:27 PM
MariborKev

AFAIK it is to comply with UEFA regulations.
08/02/2009, 3:32 PM
rambler14

Thanks for all your help lads!

I booked very cheap flights from Dublin Airport to Pisa and then from Pisa to Bari all with Ryanair and found a lovely hotel 15km from the ground.
Here's hoping I get the tickets now!:D
09/02/2009, 1:57 PM
gspain

Anybody going to Bari via Frankfurt Hahn on the 31st has been screwed by Ryanair. The 7 hour wait in the delightful airport became a -30 minute turnaround when they moved both flights. My delight at reading the first e-mail turned to horror on seeing their 2nd one.

My only real option now is to go to Hahn on the Monday and spend 24 hours there. Hopefully I'll find a German 2nd or 3rd division game in the Frankfurt region on the 30th.
09/02/2009, 2:04 PM
jbyrne

Quote:

Originally Posted by gspain

Anybody going to Bari via Frankfurt Hahn on the 31st has been screwed by Ryanair. The 7 hour wait in the delightful airport became a -30 minute turnaround when they moved both flights. My delight at reading the first e-mail turned to horror on seeing their 2nd one.

My only real option now is to go to Hahn on the Monday and spend 24 hours there. Hopefully I'll find a German 2nd or 3rd division game in the Frankfurt region on the 30th.

you have to laugh at that. they can change their timetable at will but god forbid they would ever let the punter make changes to their flights without large cost
09/02/2009, 2:41 PM
Newryrep

Quote:

Originally Posted by gspain

Anybody going to Bari via Frankfurt Hahn on the 31st has been screwed by Ryanair. The 7 hour wait in the delightful airport became a -30 minute turnaround when they moved both flights. My delight at reading the first e-mail turned to horror on seeing their 2nd one.

My only real option now is to go to Hahn on the Monday and spend 24 hours there. Hopefully I'll find a German 2nd or 3rd division game in the Frankfurt region on the 30th.

If you can get a refund Aer Lingus can get you into main frankfurt airport for 10.00
09/02/2009, 2:58 PM
DeLorean

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Originally Posted by Newryrep

If you can get a refund Aer Lingus can get you into main frankfurt airport for 10.00

I was supposed to be flying from Dublin to Rome on Sunday 29th at 1230 and they changed the flight to 0655 which is a bit rough after a night out in Dublin after the Bulgaria match. Anyway because the flight change was more than a 2 hour difference I think they are obliged to offer a full refund...

"f you do not wish to accept your flight time change.

As your flight times have changed significantly (more than 2 hours before or after the original scheduled departure times), you may apply either for a Travel Credit for the unused flight sector(s) on your booking or a full refund of all monies paid."
09/02/2009, 11:39 PM
Lodger

Quote:

Originally Posted by gspain

Anybody going to Bari via Frankfurt Hahn on the 31st has been screwed by Ryanair. The 7 hour wait in the delightful airport became a -30 minute turnaround when they moved both flights. My delight at reading the first e-mail turned to horror on seeing their 2nd one.

My only real option now is to go to Hahn on the Monday and spend 24 hours there. Hopefully I'll find a German 2nd or 3rd division game in the Frankfurt region on the 30th.

Got stung on that aswell, booked the Aer Lingus flight for �5 + taxes. Might either rent a car or get a taxi between the two airports rather than relying on that Hahn bus service.
10/02/2009, 7:30 AM
BaZmO*

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Originally Posted by Lodger

Might either rent a car or get a taxi between the two airports rather than relying on that Hahn bus service.

You're questioning the reliability of a German bus service? :D

They do things differently in Germany compared to Ireland!!
10/02/2009, 5:57 PM
Lodger

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Originally Posted by BaZmO*

You're questioning the reliability of a German bus service? :D

They do things differently in Germany compared to Ireland!!

Only questioning anything that Ryanair are involved in!
10/02/2009, 6:51 PM
SuperDave

also, the airports are quite away apart!

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sour...48&ie=UTF8&z=9
10/02/2009, 7:34 PM
SuperDub

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarelyLegal

I was supposed to be flying from Dublin to Rome on Sunday 29th at 1230 and they changed the flight to 0655 which is a bit rough after a night out in Dublin after the Bulgaria match. Anyway because the flight change was more than a 2 hour difference I think they are obliged to offer a full refund...

"f you do not wish to accept your flight time change.

As your flight times have changed significantly (more than 2 hours before or after the original scheduled departure times), you may apply either for a Travel Credit for the unused flight sector(s) on your booking or a full refund of all monies paid."

We got stung with that too. Flight change from 12.30pm to 6.55am. on the 29th of march. We are staying until saturday the 4th of april and our return flight was put back from 5pm until 9.30pm

We have cancelled our flights with ryanair and are getting a full refund. We have rebooked with Aer lingus and are travelling at a more civilised hour and the flights are cheaper too.:)
11/02/2009, 6:42 AM
Claret Murph

Has anyone not had to change their flights ? :mad:
12/02/2009, 10:26 PM
Bottle of Tonic

Lads in Stuttgart and Brat I camped and it was grand. I'm a straggler for this trip (as usual) and as four walls and a roof looks hard to come by (i've been searching last couple of hours) does anyone intend to camp it cos I can't find a campsite located within Bari?

I have a few mates camper vanning it down from Rome. Anywhere to park the thing safely? Anyone been there before?

A cheapish B&B would do either.....

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