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Italian trains: Frecciarossa
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Frecciarossa, high speed trains serving all main cities like Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, and Naples.
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Italian trains: Frecciarossa network
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 360km/h (225mph)- 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.
Popular journeys and travel durations
Main destinations for the Frecciarossa include Rome, Naples, Milan and Florence.
| Journey | Travel time |
|---|---|
| Rome – Naples | 1h 10 |
| Milan – Florence | 1h 45 |
| Rome – Milan | 2h 55 |
| Milan – Bologna | 1h 05 |
| Milan – Naples | 4h 10 |
| Venise - Rome | 3h 16 |
| Florence – Rome | 1h 35 |
Venice Rome 03:00 R483 Milan Rome 02:40 R543 Rome Florence 01:18 R350 Venice Milan 02:15 R386 Florence Venice 01:51 R302 Milan Florence 01:36 R350 Paris Geneva 03:43 R543 Rome Pisa 02:30 R338 Rome Naples 01:10 R266 Verona Rome 02:50 R845 Florence Naples 02:42 R531 Venice Verona 00:53 R254 Milan Verona 01:20 R229 Milan Genoa 01:26 R205 Rome Bologna 01:57 R374 Venice Bologna 01:11 R193
Our tips
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.
Booking & Ticket delivery
Booking :- Italian trains: Frecciarossa tickets are open for booking 90 days ahead.
- Get the lowest prices by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell the fastest.
- Opt for off-peak trains when you have to travel short notice. They are more affordable than morning and evening trains along with those running on holiday eves, Friday and Sunday afternoon.
Ticket delivery option(s) :
| Ticketless | Note down the Ticketless reference and give it to the train staff when requested. Skip shipping fees. | Printing guide |
Seat reservation :
- Mandatory for this train! The seat reservation is included in the price of your ticket. Please note that seats are auto-allocated by train carriers. Depending on availabilities, carriers will ensure that all passengers of a same party are seated together. Seats can be swapped only once on-board.
- Pass holders . Book your seat reservation exclusively with Rail Europe.
More details
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.
Experience the service
Before you board
- Railway stations are situated in the heart of the cities, with good connections with other public transport.
Onboard
| First class | First class | Second class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier’s designationName of class of service as you might see on your ticket. | Business | Premium | Standard |
| Newspapers and magazines Grab your free international/local newspaper or magazine and enjoy the ride. | √ | ||
| Comfortable seats Spacious seats with a headrest and generous legroom. | √ | √ | √ |
| Reclining seats Cosy with more legroom, reclining seats are ideal to enjoy the trip. | √ | ||
| Welcome drink Nothing more refreshing than being welcomed by a drink from the friendly staff. | √ | √ | |
| Bar buffet car Access to the bar buffet car where snacks and beverages can be bought. | √ | √ | √ |
| Trolley service Catering by the trolley service is offered directly at seat. | √ | √ | √ |
| Air conditioned carriages Makes it bliss when travelling during the summer period. | √ | √ | √ |
| WiFi Internet Enjoy the freedom to read your emails, surf and listen to online music thanks to the wireless internet on board. | √ | √ | √ |
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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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F.A.Q
Review and ratings
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Excellent 36% Very good 36% Average 20% Poor 4% Terrible 4% 45 Reviews
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"It’s easy"
Huimin c.
Thank you! Value for money Convenience
"late trains."
Maryanne m. 13/05/2013Late so missed a connection. Not happy. Value for money Convenience
"Europe Trip 3"
Johannes r. 09/05/2013This was also a TGV train!! Clean and comfortable train and a nice trip. The staff were friendly and helpful. Value for money Convenience
"Good Way to Travel to Perugia"
Maryan g. 06/05/2013Just a good train trip. Had first class tickets and got on a carriage that had first class on the outside but once in we found that the carriage was now 2nd class - however, we didn't change as we were comfortable as it was and in a good spot to watch our luggage. As it turns out a large and noisy school group went into the first class carriage at the next station so we were glad not to be in there Value for money Convenience
"enjoyed the journey"
Saleem k. 05/05/2013enjoyed the journey Value for money Convenience
"Very reliable Service"
. 02/05/2013The train service was very good, and the staff at the stations were very helpful given I did not speak Italian. But there are not any baggage carts/trolleys at Italian Trains stations and the people acting/servicing as unofficial porter charge outrageous amounts. Value for money Convenience
"Rome to Munich"
Brian w. 01/04/2013I was quite concerned when I first purchased the tickets that I would not receive them before we left Aus as we only decided quite late to do the train thing, but was prepared to take the chance, 3 days later the tickets arrived express post. I booked online on Thu tickets arrived Mon, excellent. The high speed train experience was awesome, clean comfortable more like an airline would def book again. Only prob was the train ran behind time and only for good luck, just made our connection at Bologna Centrale for the journey to Munchen HBF Comfort Value for money Convenience
"Rome to Munich"
Brian w. 01/04/2013I was quite concerned when I first purchased the tickets that I would not receive them before we left Aus as we only decided quite late to do the train thing, but was prepared to take the chance, 3 days later the tickets arrived express post. I booked online on Thu tickets arrived Mon, excellent. The high speed train experience was awesome, clean comfortable more like an airline would def book again. Only prob was the train ran behind time and only for good luck, just made our connection at Bologna Centrale for the journey to Munchen HBF Comfort Value for money Convenience
"Take the train"
Shereen s. 29/03/2013From point to point you couldn't ask for a better mode of transport. Comfort Value for money Convenience
"A bit late but fine"
Elizabeth r. 26/03/2013The train was fine, but looking at how much it should have cost if I'd bought it from the train company it was overpriced, the toilet was broken on one end of the carriage and had no paper in the other, and somehow lost time in the last few stops so instead to having 15min to get from this to my connecting train I ran and only just made it onto my next train as the doors closed behind me. So it wasn't ideal. Comfort Value for money Convenience
"Italy trains problem"
Petrus j. 12/03/2013The trains in Italy are ALWAYS LATE AND DELAYED! You will have to provide more time between trains! Comfort Value for money
"No trip"
Beverley h. 06/03/2013I was connecting to this service from the train from Wien Meidling. However because the Wien Meidling to Firenze train was so far behind schedule I did not arrive in time for my booked trip to Roma Termini. A rail officer on the platform in Firenze told me to stay on the same train to Termini. Therefore I cannot comment on the high speed train service. Comfort Value for money Convenience
"Vincent"
Pak Kai Vincent c. 26/02/2013Nice Comfort Value for money Convenience
"print ticket"
Ida k. 23/02/2013suggest: ticket can be printed at home Comfort Value for money Convenience
"print ticket"
Ida k. 23/02/2013suggest: ticket can be printed at home Comfort Value for money Convenience