Italy - Frecce Trains & more (including day & night trains)
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I. Routes and Travel Times
| Route | Best travel time | |
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| Bologna <> Florence | 0h37 | |
| Bologna <> Venice | 1h50 | |
| Rome <> Venice | 3h59 |
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| Rome <> Verona | 3h18 | |
| Rome <> Naples | 1h12 | |
| Rome <> Milan |
2h59 | |
| Rome <> Turin | 4h50 | |
| Genova <> Rome | 4h58 | |
| Milan <> Bolzano | 3h03 | |
| Turin <> Milan |
1h | |
| Milan <> Florence | 1h54 | |
| Naples <> Milan | 5h10 | |
| Frecciargento |
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- The Frecciargento trains connect Rome to Venice, Verona, Bari/Lecce, Brescia/Bolzano, Lamezia Terme/ReggioCalabria and from/to Firenze to Lecce. The trains are designed to offer the best level of comfort.
- Frecciargento trains reach up to 250 Km/h speed.
Frecciabianca
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- Frecciabianca trains connect Milan-Venice, Udine-Trieste; Genova-Rome; Bari and Lecce; Rome-Ravenna; Rome-Reggio Calabria.
- Frecciabianca trains can reach speed of 200 km/h.
Frecciarossa
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- Frecciarossa trains connect Turin-Milan-Reggio Emilia AV-Bologna-Florence-Rome-Naples-Salerno and Venice-Padua-Bologna-Florence-Rome-Naples-Salerno on the high speed line.
- Other main connection: Trieste/Udine-Venice- Padua-Vicenza-Verona-Brescia-Milan
- Frecciarossa trains can reach the speed up to 300 km/h. Frecciarossa 1000 is the fastest one and can reach a maximum of 400 km/h.
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II. Onboard services
- Day trains
- Night trains
Day trains
Frecciargento ETR 600 and ETR 485: 2 classes of service
Frecciargento tilting trains run on high-speed and conventional tracks with WiFi and online entertainment portal.
1st class 2nd class
- First Class: Air-conditioned carriages. Reclining leather seats in a 2-1 configuration, power sockets, table and overhead courtesy light at each seat. Welcome drink and snack at seat.
- Second Class: Air-conditioned carriages. Reclining seats in a 2-2 configuration, power sockets.
- Entertainment Portal: free movies, newspapers, music and cartoons.
- Bar car: Where travelers can purchase hot and cold dishes, as well as snacks, rolls, coffee.
- WiFi not available between Caserta-Lecce and Salerno-Reggio Calabria
- Special luggage zone, luggage limitation details
Frecciargento ETR 700: 3 classes of service
Business Premium
Standard
- Business Class and Premium Class: Air-conditioned carriages. Reclining seats, free welcome drink and snack at seat, power sockets, table and overhead courtesy light at the seat.
- Standard Class: Air-conditioned carriages. Eco-leather seat, power sockets, table and overhead courtesy light at each seat.
- Enterteinment Portal: free movies,newspapers, music and cartoons
- Internet WiFi Fast
- Special luggage zone, luggage limitation details
Frecciabianca, InterCity and Regional
Frecciabianca, Intercity, Regional and Night Trains run on conventional tracks.
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Frecciabianca
- First Class: Reclining seats in a 2-1 configuration, power outlets. Between Turin/Milan – Venice/Trieste routes only: a welcome drink, sweet or savory snack, and, in the morning, a newspaper, included in the price.
- Second Class: Reclining seats in a 2-2 configuration, power sockets.
- Bar car: Where travelers can purchase hot and cold dishes, as well as snacks, rolls, coffee.
- Special luggage zone, luggage limitation details
InterCity & Regional
- First Class: Reclining seats in a 2-1 configuration, power outlets.
- Second Class: Reclining Seats in a 2-2 configuration, power sockets.
- Not all Regional trains will offer 1st class. Regional train tickets are valid for 2 months from purchase date.
- Reservations are not required for regional trains.
- Bike on board is allowed
- Luggage transport with no limitations
Frecciarossa
Frecciarossa trains run on high-speed lines with exclusive WiFi, online entertainment portal and 4 classes of service.
| Class | Executive | Business | Premium | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats per car | 10 | 52 | 67 | 68 |
| Types of seats | Single | Single & Double | Double | Double |
| Distance between the seat | 150 cm | 106 cm | 106 | 106 |
| Seat width | 74 cm | 69 cm | 55,5 cm | 55,5 cm |
| Onboard services | Executive |
Business | Premium | Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Frecciaclub lounges** | √ | - | - | - | |
| Check-in at the platform | √ | √ | - | - | |
| Meeting area with 6 seats, table and 32" HD monitor that can be connected to a PC for video projections | √ | - | - | - | |
| Larger and reclining leather seats | √ | √ | √ | - | |
| Open Bar and gourmet meal served at-seat |
√ | - | - | - | |
| Sweet or savoury snacks & soft drink included | - | √ | √ | - | |
| Bar/restaurant car | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Trolley with snacks, hot/cold beverages | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Free Wi-Fi connection, online entertainment portal & newspaper | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Power outlets at seat | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Air conditioned car | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Special luggage zone, luggage limitation details | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Silent area* | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
*No use of cell phone, noisy equipment; loud conversation is not allowed
Executive Class
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- Exclusive experience with leather seats 74 cm and 1.5m apart, arranged in a 1-1 configuration. Seats can rotate 180 degrees
- Access to a meeting room onboard
- Dedicated staff caters to travellers’ needs throughout the journey
- At the station, the experience begins with the FrecciaClub lounge at select stations and a welcome by Trenitalia staff on the platform for checkin and boarding
- Enjoy a fast track checkin at stations of Rome and Milan (Gate E)
Business Class
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- High comfort with leather seats 69 cm wide arranged in a 2-1 configuration
- Business Salottino option available (private 4-seat compartment, on Frecciarossa ETR 500 only)
- Travellers can enjoy a welcome drink and sweet/savory snack served at their seat, and a complimentary newspaper
Premium Class
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- Only available in 2nd class
- Travel in comfort at a great price. Leather seats in a 2-2 configuration
- Travellers can enjoy a welcome drink and sweet/savory snack served at their seat, and a complimentary newspaper
Standard Class
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Travel comfortably at a great price. Eco-leather reclining seats in a 2-2 configuration.
FRECCIA Bistro
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A selection of food and beverage options can be purchased in the bar.
FRECCIA Lounge
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- FrecciaClub Lounges available in Bari, Bologna Centrale, Florence SMN, Milan Centrale, Naples Centrale, Padova Centrale, Rome Termini, Torino Porta Nuova, Venice S Lucia. Open Monday-Sunday, including holidays, with varying hours.
- Free WiFi, newspapers
- Taxi booking services
InterCity Night
Intercity night map available here
- Seats available in 2nd class
- VL Sleepers : Exists in 1 berth, 2 berths, 3 berths with air-conditioned. Includes a wash basin and water closet, a toiletry kit, a bottle of water, a wake-up call and a breakfast served.
- Couchette: 4 berths, possibility of reserving an entire compartment. Includes air-conditioned, a wash basin and water closet, a toiletry kit, a bottle of water, a wake-up call and a breakfast served.
- Excelsior Cabin: Exist in 1 berth or 2 berths with air-conditioned. Includes a private shower with towels, a wash basin and water closet, a toiletry kit, a bottle of water, a wake-up call and a breakfast served, and the newspaper.
III. Individual fare types
Tickets are issued as Combined Ticket (ticket + reservation) Reservation is compulsory Open Ticket not authorised onboard Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca or Intercity trains Date of birth required.
Conditions vary according to the purchased fare, click here for details.
Modes of printing available
Ticketless (you receive a confirmation by email, no need to print it but you must give the reference and a proof of ID to the Train Manager. However if you do need to exchange your ticket locally you will need this email confirmation printed). Passenger’s name must match the passport.
| Fare | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Base Adult / Child | No condition. Children between 4 and 14 inclusive |
| Economy Adult / Child |
Subject to availability. Children between 4 and 14 inclusive |
| Super Economy Adult / Child |
Subject to availability. Children between 4 and 14 inclusive |
| Pass Adult / Child |
Holder of an Eurail / Interrail Global pass covering the whole route |
| Round Trip** |
Same day return. Subject to availability |
| Round Trip** |
Every weekend (departure on saturdays and return on sundays). Up to 40% discount |
| Insieme |
Up to 50% discount for little groups from 3 to 5 people on Frecce and Intercity trains (Subject to availability) |
| Bimbi Gratis |
2 to 5 people travelling together (group must include 1 adult & 1 child younger than 15 years) |
| Family | 2 to 5 people (group must include 1 adult & 1 child younger than 12 years - up to 50% discount on child and 20% for others) |
| Freccia Day | Up to 60% discount for travel on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday - COMING SOON |
**Only valid on the Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains
For information on how to book on the Rail Europe Booking tool 'Rail Portal'; User Manual is available here
Trenitalia technical tips: when booking a Senior, a Youth or a Child, please note that the age will be linked to the booking date, and not the travel date.
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IV. Booking Horizon
- These trains can be booked up to 180 days (6 months) in advance
- Please note the booking horizon can be shorter due to timetable changes in the 2nd week of December and June
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V. Ticketing Time Limits
30 minutes from booking date/time.
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VI. Exchange / Refund
- Special cancellation fees apply to some fares. Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased.
- Exchange conditions vary depending on the fare purchased.
- Please note: specific trains (not Frecce) Leonardo express is non refundable, and only exchangeable once locally at the station & before departure. Also, Trenord trains aftersales must be done directly to the operator Trenord through rimborsi@trenord.it
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VII. Check-in procedures
- There are no check-in or customs procedures before boarding Frecciarossa trains however we recommend to arrive in advance at the station.
- Since November 1, 2023: a new codebar has been implemented on regional tickets. Please note all Trenitalia booking will receive a reminder email asking client to make a check-in, however it is ONLY compulsory on regional trains. Further information can be found under Miscelleneous here.
- Ticket control and passport checks will occur on board the train.
- Train coach doors will close 1 minute prior to departure for all Trenitalia domestic long-haul trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, IC, and ICNight). Access to the train is allowed until that time and no later.
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VIII. Specific to this train
Animals policy
- Click here to know more about animals policies on Italian trains
Connections to the airports
- From Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" airport to Roma: Leonardo express is the NON-STOP shuttle service between Fiumicino airport and Roma Termini station. This service is guaranteed also in the event of a strike (if necessary, the trains will be replaced by buses).
- Ciampino Airport is Rome’s second airport terminal. A new combined train + bus service, connecting between Roma Termini and Ciampino station by train, from there the bus awaits you to take you to Ciampino Airport.
- Milano Malpensa airport: daily connections to Malpensa airport with Frecciarossa trains.
- Pisa airport "Galileo Galilei": connection between Pisa Centrale station and Pisa Airport by shuttle trains.
- Punta Raisi "Falcone - Borsellino" airport: Trinacria express connection between Palermo Centrale station and Punta Raisi Falcone-Borsellino airport.
- Trieste Airport: daily connection between Venezia and Trieste Airport station.
- Cagliari Elmas Airport: easily accessible by train from Cagliari and all major Sardinian cities. Direct connection from Elmas Airport train station with the airport with a indoor walkway served by moving pavements. All trains stop at Elmas Airport, with a service every about 20 minutes active every day of the week.
- Lamezia Terme Aeroporto: combined train + bus service, connection between Roma Termini to Lamezia Terme Central train station, from there a bus will take you to Lamezia Terme Airport.