Relax along the Amalfi Coast, enjoy Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, take in the Opera at La Scala in Milan, revel in the romance of a gondola ride in Venice and delight in people watching over a coffee at Piazza Navona – Italian high speed trains help make these experiences a reality.
The Italian high speed rail network has undergone an amazing transformation in recent years. With more high speed services, connecting to a vastly improved conventional train network and the renewal and improvement of Italy’s main train stations – rail travel is now faster and easier experience.
Routes and Travel Times
The stars of the Italian High Speed Rail network are:
Frecciarossa and Frecciargento
Frecciarossa (Red Arrow)
Frecciarossa trains travel at up to speeds of 300 kms per hour ensuring a quick, comfortable and safe journey between Italy’s main centres; Rome, Florence, Milan and Naples.
Best Travel Times:
Rome-Milan: 2h59
Rome-Naples: 1h10
Rome-Turin: 4h13
Milan-Florence: 1h45
Naples-Milan: 4h10
Bologna-Florence: 37min
Turin-Milan: 1h
Number of Services:
Rome- Milan: 72 daily services
Rome-Naples: 40 daily services
Rome-Turin: 10 daily services
Milan-Florence: 28 daily services
Naples-Milan: 36 daily services
Bologna-Florence: 70 daily services
Turin-Milan: 2 daily services
Frecciargento (Silver Arrow)
Frecciargento trains reach speeds up to 250 kms per hour. The Frecciargento trains are dedicated to passengers travelling between Rome and Venice, Verona, Bari/Lecce, Lamezia Terme/ReggioCalabria. The trains are designed to offer the best level of comfort.
Best Travel Times:
Rome-Venice: 3h30
Rome-Verona: 3h
Rome-Bari: 3h59
Rome-Reggio Calabria: 5h12
Number of Services:
Rome-Venice: 26 daily services
Rome-Verona: 2 daily services
Rome-Bari: 4 daily services
Rome-Reggio Calabria: 2 daily services
Onboard Services
Frecciarossa
1st Class:
Carriages 1-2-4: 52 seats
Carriage 3: 29 seats, 8 seats in 2 business class lounges, 2 facilities for disabled passengers in wheelchair
2 toilets in every carriage
Toilet for disabled passengers (carriage 3)
Welcome drink
Daily complimentary newspaper on the morning trains
On-board magazine LA FRECCIA
2nd Class:
68 seats in every carriage
2 toilets in every carriage
Restaurant/coffee-bar carriage: Lunch and dinner, hot and cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches.
Additional Information:
Seat pitch: 98 cm
WiFi is available (charges apply)
Continuous mobile phone coverage
Sound proofed and air-conditioned carriages
Luggage storage
Individual power sockets
Information displays in each coach
Frecciargento
ETR 600 Trains:
2 carriages - 1st class
4 carriages – 2nd class
1 special carriage
Air-conditioning system
Sound system
1 LCD touch screen video in the vestibule
1 LCD video in every carriage
Power sockets at every place
Ample luggage storage space
1st Class:
Carriage 1: 44 seats; 3 spaces for large luggage; 1 toilet; 1 lounge area
Carriage 2: 56 seats; 2 spaces for large luggage; 2 toilets;
Welcome drink
Daily complimentary newspaper on the morning trains
On-board magazine LA FRECCIA
2nd Class:
Carriages 4-5-6: 80 seats; 4 spaces for large luggage; 1 toilet;
Carriage 7: 66 seats; 2 spaces for large luggage; 1 toilet;
Special carriage (n.3)
24 2nd class seats
1 toilet for disabled passengers
2 facilities for disabled passengers
1 disabled platform lift
1 bar-bistro area
ETR 485 Trains:
3 carriages - 1st class (148 seats)
5 carriages – 2nd class (344 seats)
1 restaurant carriage
Air-conditioning system
Sound system
Power sockets at every place
Comfortable space for large luggage
1st Class:
Carriage 1: 53 seats; 1 toilet
Carriage 2: 54 seats; 1 toilet
Carriage 3: 39 seats; 2 seats for disabled passengers travelling in wheelchair; 1 toilet for disabled passengers; restaurant
Welcome drink
Daily complimentary newspaper on the morning trains
On-board magazine LA FRECCIA
2nd Class:
Carriage 5: 70 seats; 2 toilets
Carriage 6-8: 69 seats; 2 toilets
Carriage 7: 67 seats; 1 toilet
Carriage 9: 69 seats; 1 toilet
Additional Information:
Ergonomic chairs, facilities at your seat
Sound proofed and air-conditioned carriages
Luggage storage
Information displays in each coach
Other services:
Easy Luggage: luggage shipment service
Chauffeur service: car rental with driver (Rome and Milan stations)
Fares
Services can only be booked up to 60 days in advance.
Discounted fares are offered for holders of certain passes, it is necessary to purchase passholder fare.
Fare application:
Adult:
Child: 4-11yrs
Passholder: valid for holders of selected passes.
Passholder fares:
Holders of passes will have to use one day of validity from the pass and pass must be validated prior to boarding the train.
Customers are not allowed to purchase a first class passholder fare with a second class pass.
Valid for holders of Eurail Global Pass, Eurail Select Pass (including Italy), Eurail France-Italy Pass, Eurail Greece-Italy and Eurail Italy Pass.
Exchange/Refund
Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased.
Lost or stolen tickets cannot be refunded.
Cancellation fees apply to some fares.
Check-in and Immigration Procedures
There is no special check-in procedure required to board these trains.
Connections to Airports
From Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport to Rome: 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).
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.
Rail Protection Plan
Many rail passes and tickets are non refundable and cannot be reissued, our Rail Protection Plan offers peace of mind knowing that you are financially covered if things do go wrong.
