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Italian high speed trains

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Frecciarossa in brief

The high-speed train service in Italy is called the Frecciarossa (Red Arrow). Your journey between Italy’s main cities, and from Northern Torino up to Salerno on the Amalfi Coast is quick -it travels at 300km/h (185mph)- comfortable and safe.

Milan and Rome are connected by 51 trains a day, of which 19 are the AV Fast train, which makes no intermediate stops and takes just 3 hrs 30 mins from the Cathedral to the Colosseum, directly into the heart of the cities of Italy.

Frecciarossa trains are very popular in Italy, carrying a million passengers a month on the high-speed line connecting Turin to Salerno.

The Frecciarossa network

Main destinations for the Frecciarossa include Rome, Naples, Milan and Florence.

Here’s an idea of the duration times
JourneyTravel time
Rome – Naples 1h 10
Milan – Florence 1h 45
Rome – Milan 2h 45
Milan – Bologna 1h 05
Milan – Naples 4h 10
Venise - Rome 3h 16
Florence – Rome 1h 35

Our tip

 Railpass holders must pay a supplement of 15–20 euros per trip, so check before you buy an Italy railpass whether it would be better value to just pay the normal fares.

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Looking for a weekend getaway in Italy? Trenitalia will offer you the most convenient railway network in the country. The company is the primary operator of trains within Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia.

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Before you board

The stations
 Mobile desks are on the platforms with dedicated personnel for assistance and quick booking changes.
 1st class travellers have access to the Eurostar club.
 Stations are situated in the heart of the city so have good travel connections.
 On Rome and Milan services, and when booking, there is a chauffeur service available for 1st class customers.

Check-in & boarding
 For local journeys you can just buy a ticket and hop on, no reservation necessary. For long-distance trains you must make a seat reservation.
 Remember to validate your tickets by putting them into the small yellow machines at the entrance to every platform – otherwise you’ll be fined.

Onboard

1st Class 2nd Class
Air-conditioning √ √
Large personal table √ √
Comfortable armchairs √ √
Chocolates √ √
Newspapers √ √
Buffet car √ √
Welcome drink √
3-course set menu served at seat (pre-booking and payment) √

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Trenitalia Frecce trains offer you the most comfortable on-board experience you could expect from a high-speed train. Soundproof carriages and ergonomic chairs will be welcoming you in every service offered by the primary operator of trains in Italy.

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  • A. Many trains such as the Eurostar offer discounted tickets for advance purchase. These fares have limited availability and sell out quickly. To receive the best price on the train you want to travel on you should purchase your tickets prior to your departure so you can avoid fully booked trains.


  • A. Frecciarossa trains run on the high-speed line connecting Turin to Salerno, Northern to Southern Italy and more particularly Milan, Bologna, Florence, Rome, and Naples. These trains connect Bologna to Florence in just 37 minutes and Rome to Milan in less than 3 hours. Travel time between Milan and Florence is just 1 hour and 45 minutes.


  • A. On-board Frecciarossa trains, the official luggage allowance is two large bags or suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. It’s enough to enjoy a very long trip and explore the richness of Italy.


  • A. Paper tickets will be sent to you by postal mail prior to departure.


  • A. There are no check-in or customs procedures before boarding a Frecciarossa train. Though, ticket control and passport checks will occur on board Frecciarossa train.


  • A. Frecciarossa trains offer two classes of travel: first class and second class. First Class ticket holders will receive a welcome drink, a snack and a daily Italian newspaper. Either travel class you may choose, you will be able to surf the Net on Frecciarossa trains using a USB key or any other portable device equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna.


  • A. Bookings for a Frecciarossa trains can be made up to 3 months before you depart.


  • A. First class on the Italian day train offers large, comfortable reclining seats, and bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase. (on major routes)

    Second class on the Italian day train offers generous legroom and bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase. (on major routes)



  • A. Like most high-speed train services, you’ll need to reserve a seat to travel on Frecciarossa trains. For holders of Eurail Global Pass, Eurail Select Pass (including Italy) / Eurail France-Italy pass / Eurail Greece-Italy / Eurail Italy Pass, just remember that you need to validate your pass before boarding a Frecciarossa train.


  • A. Frecciarossa trains offer a full sit-down restaurant service, with a regularly changing menu of traditional Italian dishes. The restaurant is very modern and elegant. Alternatively, Frecciarossa trains also feature a coffee bar service offering fresh sandwiches, snacks, desserts and hot and cold beverages.

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