What is Trenitalia?
Trenitalia is Italy’s state-owned train company. Trenitalia provides services across the whole country, including Frecciarossa and Frecciargento high-speed trains, Frecciabianca, Intercity, Intercity Notte and regional trains. Trenitalia also runs trains to and from major Italian airports, including the Leonardo express.
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New Trenitalia route opening soon!
That’s right - from June 15, Italian carrier Trenitalia will be offering a new service between Paris and Marseille.
Trenitalia will operate 4 daily return trains between Paris and Marseille with intermediate stops in:
- Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport
- Avignon TGV station
- Aix-en-Provence TGV station
This route is going to be suuuper popular, so make sure you get in on the sales on March 11.
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Trenitalia seat reservation
Good news! If you're buying your Trenitalia train tickets on our app, you can now choose your seat and view it on our seat map before completing your booking. Please note that you can only choose your seat if you're traveling with Frecciarossa (except for Executive Class), Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity and Eurocity.
Trenitalia route map 2025
Trenitalia trains cover the length and breadth of Italy. From the Alps in the north to the Mediterranean in the south, there's so much of this wonderful country to explore. Check out our Trenitalia map below for an overview of the Trenitalia network – we've provided some key routes covered by both high-speed and regional services.
Depending on your journey, you’ll be traveling on Le Frecce, Intercity or regional trains. Here are some of the most popular routes served by the different Trenitalia trains:
- Rome to Naples – this is one of our most popular routes and is served primarily by Frecciarossa (shown by the red lines on the map). You can also take an Intercity or regional train for this route, but your journey will take longer.
- Bari to Lecce – indicated on the map by the blue lines, Frecciabianca trains run on this route. The journey lasts about 1 hour, 20 minutes.
- Rome to Bari – this route is grey on the map and is served by Frecciargento, Frecciarossa and Intercity trains. The journey time is around 4 hours on the fastest services.
- Milan to Genoa – this route is served by Intercity trains, which is indicated by the purple line on the map. The journey lasts less than two hours and it’s direct!
- Pisa to Florence – popular among tourists and locals alike, this route is operated by Regional trains (the green line on the map). It takes about an hour to get from Pisa to Florence, which is perfect if you want to go on a day trip.
Top Trenitalia routes
Need some inspiration? Check out these popular Trenitalia routes, check train times and get more information about the journey.
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How to buy Trenitalia tickets
With Trainline, buying tickets for Trenitalia trains is easy, whether you use our website or our handy app. Use our Journey Planner to compare times, tickets and prices.
- Choose an origin and destination (e.g. ‘Milan’ and ‘Rome’).
- Choose the date(s) you wish to travel on and the time of day you want to travel, as well as the number of passengers and their ages.
- Click ‘Get cheapest tickets’ (on web) or ‘Find times and prices’ (on app) to search for tickets.
- Take a look at the different options available and pick the time, price and travel class that suits you.
- Provide your name(s) and contact information.
- Pay for your tickets – in US Dollars!
- You’ll receive email confirmation of your purchase.
- You can find your tickets in ‘My Bookings’ on the Trainline website, and they’ll be stored in the app too. You can choose to put them in your smartphone’s wallet, if you’d prefer.
How to get cheap Trenitalia tickets
If you want to find yourself a deal on Trenitalia train tickets, we’ll show you how you can find tickets for less. By using one or more of the tips below, you could be on your way to more affordable train travel.
Look out for sales and promo codes
Trenitalia sometimes runs sales or offers promo codes to use on their tickets. Keep an eye on our website for the latest updates.
Book in advance
Train tickets in Italy go on sale months before travel. Booking in advance can help you grab the cheapest tickets, as these tend to sell out quickly leaving only more expensive options available closer to your travel date.
Take advantage of Trenitalia’s offers
Trenitalia has many offers on its tickets, depending on how many people are traveling, where you’re going in Italy and when you decide to travel. There are also discounts for young people and seniors. Take a look at Trenitalia’s deals and discounts for more info.
Can I travel on Trenitalia trains with a Eurail Pass?
Score! You can use a Eurail Pass on Trenitalia trains across Italy. There are just a few extra steps depending on the type of train you’re traveling on – keep reading for more details.
High-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca and Frecciargento trains
Eurail Passes are valid on the following high-speed trains within Italy: Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca. Seat reservations are compulsory and can be made up to 3 months in advance on Eurail’s website.
You cannot use a Eurail Pass on Trenitalia’s high-speed routes between Italy and another country (e.g. Paris to Milan on a Frecciarossa train). Eurail Passes are valid on domestic routes only.
Intercity and Intercity Notte trains
Intercity and Intercity Notte trains require you to book a seat reservation before travel. You can buy a seat reservation on the Eurail website.
Reservations for night trains can be purchased up to 6 months in advance, so it’s good to think ahead to ensure you get a spot! Seats are the cheapest, though other options such as couchettes and private cabins are also available for an additional cost.
Regional trains
You can travel on Trenitalia’s regional trains in Italy for as long as your Pass is valid. You don’t need a seat reservation for these trains, so you can simply add your journey to your Pass and hop on the train!
If seat reservations for the high-speed train you want to take have sold out, you can try to find an alternative route on regional trains, with no seat reservations needed!
Airport trains
If you’re flying into Italy to start your European rail adventure, why not think about taking the train for airport transfers in Italy?
It’s worth knowing that the Leonardo express, which connects Rome Fiumicino Airport to Roma Termini station, is only included with First Class Eurail Passes. Second Class Eurail Passholders will need to purchase a separate ticket for this service.
Trenitalia trains
Trenitalia trains are generally split into high-speed Frecce trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity trains (including Intercity Notte) and Regional trains. Covering long-distance routes across the nation, Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services mean it’s easy to hop from city center to city center in Italy by train.
Read on for more information about the different types of Trenitalia trains, what you can find on board and where they can take you. If you want to find out more about each train’s travel classes, visit our dedicated page to compare Trenitalia First Class vs Second Class.
Frecciarossa
Frecciarossa trains, known as the 'Red Arrow', are the crown jewel of the high-speed train network in Italy and can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. The new Frecciarossa 1000 trains allow you to travel between cities like Rome and Milan in under 3 hours. Frecciarossa trains travel to cities such as Naples, Florence and Bologna on a daily basis.
You can choose between four classes when you travel on Frecciarossa – Executive, Business, Premium and Standard. No matter the class you're in, you’ll find free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, the FRECCIABistrò bar car, the Easy Bistrò at-seat meal service, air conditioning, baggage storage areas and an onboard cleaning service to ensure you get the best customer experience.
Read more about Frecciarossa trains, where they can take you and what you can find in each class.
Frecciargento
While not quite hitting the same speeds as Frecciarossa, Frecciargento trains travel similar long-distance routes, connecting cities like Rome, Venice, Verona, Trieste, Genoa, Naples and Salerno in just as much comfort and at speeds of up to 250 km/h.
Many Frecciargento trains have two classes – First Class and Second Class. On the new Frecciargento ETR 700 trains, however, you can find three classes – Business, Premium and Standard. Much like all high-speed Trenitalia trains, all cars are equipped with WiFi, air conditioning, baggage storage areas and an onboard cleaning service. There's also the FRECCIABistrò bar car where you can buy food and drinks, particularly convenient for long-distance journeys.
Learn more about Frecciargento trains, popular routes and onboard services, including traveling in First Class.
Frecciabianca
Frecciabianca trains, or the 'White Arrow', also serve long-distance routes. Running at speeds of up to 200 km/h, these trains connect big and medium-sized cities, while guaranteeing great comfort and high-quality onboard services. For example, cities such as Bari and Lecce are easily connected to Naples, making travel into the main cities much more accessible for both tourists and commuters.
Frecciabianca trains offer spacious seats, air conditioning and an onboard café-bar. Check out our dedicated Frecciabianca page for more details about what you can expect.
Intercity and regional trains
In addition to Le Frecce, Trenitalia also operates Intercity, Intercity Notte and Regional trains. Covering shorter distances at slower speeds, these trains are ideal for those who are traveling locally, staying in a certain region, or just want to see what is in the next town over.
Intercity trains have two classes – First Class and Second Class– both of which offer power outlets, reading lights and reserved wheelchair spaces for disabled passengers. There are also Intercity Notte night trains, where you can sleep in bed cabins to save on the cost of a hotel. Bed cabins come with air-conditioning, a washbasin, complimentary toiletries and much more.
Regional trains are slower, serving towns and villages within a given region. If you’re looking to explore the local area where you’re staying, you’ll likely be using a regional train. An example is Cinque Terre Express, which can take you from La Spezia Centrale to all the main towns of the Cinque Terre National Park.
Fast-regional trains are also included in this category – namely, the Leonardo express service, which connects Roma Termini to Rome Fiumicino International Airport.
Trenitalia stations
Learn about some of the largest and most popular stations served by Trenitalia trains in Italy.
Trenitalia tickets
Trenitalia offers four ticket types, each of which varies in price and flexibility. This means there are different tickets you can potentially purchase for the same train. For example, there are three ticket types (Super Economy, Economy and Base) and four different classes (Standard, Premium, Business and Executive) on Frecciarossa trains, so it can become a little confusing as to which ticket is best to buy. To make this a bit clearer, we'll break down the different ticket types across Trenitalia's Frecce, Intercity and Regional trains for you.
Super Economy tickets
As the name may suggest, this is Trenitalia’s cheapest type of train ticket. If you know the time and date you want to travel on, then buying this train ticket will save you money. Trenitalia doesn’t usually offer refunds or exchanges on this ticket so if you want to cancel or amend your time of travel, you’ll have to purchase another ticket.
You can make this type of ticket refundable by purchasing the TiRimborso service – this costs €2 and you’ll get 90% of the ticket cost back if you cancel.
Economy tickets
Another cheap ticket, only this time, there's more flexibility in when you can travel. Trenitalia allows you to change the date or time of your ticket only once, but it must be for the same type of train and class. Typically, you'll also be required to pay the price difference between your current ticket and the full-price ticket of the new train you'll be traveling on.
As with Super Economy, refunds are not allowed except if you’ve bought the TiRimborso service which costs €1. You’ll receive 90% of your ticket price back if you need a refund.
Base tickets
Trenitalia's Base ticket is the standard fare for all journeys on Le Frecce and Intercity trains. While this ticket tends to be more expensive, it comes with the most flexibility.
You can change the date and time of your train ticket an unlimited number of times for free. Bear in mind that you'll need to pay the price difference between the two tickets if applicable.
On the day of travel, it’s also possible to hop on a different train to the one you’ve booked for €10 plus any difference in price.
This type of ticket is refundable, though Trenitalia will keep 20% of the ticket cost as a penalty fee.
Ordinaria
Ordinaria tickets are only available on Trenitalia’s Regional trains. This ticket type usually has a fixed price, which is determined by the class you travel in and the journey time.
While you can normally book the other tickets up to 6 months in advance (exceptions may apply), you don't need to buy Ordinaria tickets ahead of time unless you want peace of mind as the price will be the same.
Trenitalia tickets comparison
Still unsure about which train ticket is right for you? Here's a recap of Trenitalia's different ticket types:
| Base | Economy | Super Economy | |
| Change date/time | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Refunds | ✔ | ✖ (except with TiRimborso) | ✖ (except with TiRimborso) |
| Get access to another train | ✔ (€10 fee) | ✖ | ✖ |
| Unlimited changes | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
Trenitalia CartaFRECCIA
CartaFRECCIA is Trenitalia's loyalty card that allows you to accumulate points and buy discounted train tickets. The card is digital and you can show it directly from your phone. You can get your CartaFRECCIA for free even if you don’t live in Italy. Find out more about CartaFRECCIA or read on to see the discounts it can offer.
FrecciaYOUNG
If you’re under 30 years old and have a CartaFRECCIA, look out for FrecciaYOUNG. With this offer, you can get tickets on Frecciarossa or Frecciargento tickets for just €19, €29 or €39 depending on where you’re traveling.
This offer is valid in Standard or Second Class. You must buy tickets before midnight ten days before your planned departure date. FrecciaYOUNG tickets are non-modifiable and non-refundable.
FrecciaSENIOR
If you have a CartaFRECCIA and are over 60 years old, look out for FrecciaSENIOR tickets. With this offer, you can travel on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains for either €29 or €39, depending on the route chosen.
This offer is valid in Standard and Second Class only. Tickets booked as part of this offer are non-modifiable and non-refundable. You can purchase FrecciaSENIOR tickets until midnight 10 days before you plan to travel.
Trenitalia deals and discounts
To snap up the cheapest fares, why not check out all the deals and discounts offered by Trenitalia below?
A/R in giornata (day return)
Get up to 60% off your day return ticket if you travel on Le Frecce trains, excluding Frecciarossa's Executive Class and the Salottino.
When and how to buy
This offer is available to buy before departure. You’ll get 40% off when traveling Sunday – Friday, and 60% off on Saturdays. Simply select the outbound and return dates and times in our Journey Planner at the top of the page and we'll show you if the offer is available.
Ticket changes
You can change the departure time free of charge only once for each ticket (outbound and return) and until your departure. Change of departure date and ticket, refunds or access to a different type of train than the one booked are not allowed.
Frecce weekday same-week return
Get 50% off the Base fare when you make a return journey between Monday and Friday, returning on a different day to your outbound journey.
When and how to buy
This offer is available until midnight 10 days before the departure of your train. The outbound and return journeys must be in the same week but cannot be on the same day.
Ticket changes
You can change the time of your ticket once free of charge, but the date cannot be changed. Refunds are not permitted. You cannot board a different train to the one you have booked.
Freccia 2x1
With the Freccia 2x1 offer, you can get 50% off Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains when you travel in Business, Premium, Standard, First or Second Class.
When and how to book
You can book tickets as part of this offer until midnight 10 days before your planned departure date. You must choose 2 adult passengers when booking.
Ticket changes
Tickets purchased as part of the Freccia 2x1 offer are non-modifiable and usually non-refundable, unless you’ve bought the TiRimborso add-on.
Me&You
With the Me&You offer, you can get up to 50% off your Base ticket when you travel with another person and you both have a CartaFRECCIA. The offer is valid for travel on all Frecciabianca, Intercity and Intercity Notte trains in First and Second Class.
When and how to book
You can get the Me&You offer up to midnight 6 days before your train departs (Frecciabianca) or up to midnight 2 days before (Intercity and Intercity Notte). Simply select 2 adult passengers and the date you want to travel in our Journey Planner at the top of the page and we'll show you if the deal is available.
Ticket changes
Exchanges and refunds are not allowed with the Me&You offer, except if you have purchased the TiRimborso option when booking.
Insieme (Group travel)
With this offer, groups of 3 to 5 people can get up to 60% off the price of a single Base ticket for each traveler.
The offer is valid for all trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity and Intercity Notte), in First and Second Class, Business, Premium and Standard Class, couchettes and sleeping cars.
The offer does not apply to regional trains or to tickets in Frecciarossa Executive Class; seats in the salottini cannot be booked.
When and how to book
You can get the Insieme Offer until midnight 9 days before departure (high-speed Frecce trains) or until midnight 2 days before (Intercity and Intercity Notte). Simply select 3 to 5 passengers in our Journey Planner at the top of the page and we'll show you if the offer is available.
Ticket changes
Tickets booked as part of the Insieme offer are usually non-refundable, unless you have purchased the TiRimborso service.
Bimbi Gratis (Children go free)
Children under the age of 15 travel for free while the rest of the family can get 40% off a Base ticket in First or Second Class. Intercity Notte trains are excluded from this offer.
When and how to book
You can get the offer until midnight on the fourth day before your train departs. Simply enter the number of passengers (at least 1 adult and 1 child) in our Journey Planner at the top of the page and the discount will be automatically applied to your booking.
Please make sure you have your ID with you as you and your children may be asked to show it as proof of age.
Ticket changes
You can change the date/time of departure free of charge only once, up until the train’s scheduled departure time. You'll just need to pay any price difference if needed.
You can also ask for a refund until the train’s scheduled departure with a 20% deduction.
For the same connection, you can board another train from one hour before and up to one hour after the departure of the train you booked, paying the difference between the full Base price for the train used and the amount already paid plus a €10 fee.
FrecciaFAMILY offer
Children under 15 can travel free, with adults receiving 50% off the Base fare on high-speed Frecce trains.
When and how to book
This offer is valid until midnight ten days before your planned departure. You must be traveling in a family group of between 2 and 5 people, including at least 1 adult and 1 child under 15 years old. Frecciarossa Executive and Business Lounge tickets are excluded. You’ll need to bring ID and proof of your child’s/children’s age.
Ticket changes
Tickets bought as part of this offer can be modified or refunded.
A/R weekend (Weekend Return)
With this offer, you can get 40% off your Base ticket when you travel over the weekend, i.e. you depart on Saturday and come back on Sunday. The A/R weekend offer is valid for all Intercity trains.
When and how to book
You can get the offer until midnight 5 days before your train departs. Simply enter the number of passengers in our Journey Planner at the top of the page and we'll show you if the offer is available.
Ticket changes
You can change the departure time only once for each return ticket up to the departure date. Tickets bought with this offer are non-refundable.
Family Night Offer
If you’re traveling with a group/family of 2-5 people, with at least 1 adult and 1 child under 15, you can get 50% off your Base train ticket, while children under 15 get 50% off the children’s fare. You can book couchettes, sleeping cars or seats on Intercity Notte trains with this offer.
When and how to book
You can get the offer until midnight on the fourth day before your train departs. Simply enter the number of passengers in our Journey Planner at the top of the page and we'll show you if the offer is available.
Ticket changes
You can change the departure time once until your original departure time, though you’ll need to pay any difference in price. If you no longer intend to use your ticket and want to cancel your booking, you can ask for a refund before the train's departure, but you'll need to pay a 20% fee. With the Family Night offer, you can also board a different train from the one you've booked from one hour before and until one hour after the train's departure, but you'll need to pay any price difference plus a €10 fee per passenger.
Trenitalia onboard services
WiFi
Catering service
Pets
Bikes
Baggage
Trenitalia delays, cancellations and refunds
If your journey with Trenitalia is delayed or canceled, you may be entitled to apply for a partial refund.
Delays on Frecce and Intercity trains
30-59 minutes late
If your high-speed train (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento or Frecciabianca) is between 30 and 59 minutes late, you are entitled to a refund of 25% issued as a credit, which can be used on future purchases. You must use this credit within 12 months.
60+ minutes late
For delays of over an hour on high-speed Frecce trains, Intercity and Intercity Notte services, there is a tiered compensation structure:
- Delays between 60-119 minutes – 25% of the ticket price
- Delays over 120 minutes – 50% of the ticket price
In both instances, the refund can be claimed as a credit to be used on a future journey, as cash (if the original purchase was made in cash) or recredited to the card used to make the original purchase.
You must wait 24 hours after the completion of your journey to request a refund. Refund requests must be submitted through Trenitalia’s webform.
Delays on regional trains
If your regional train is delayed, you may be entitled to compensation:
- For delays of between 60 and 119 minutes – 25% of the original ticket price, provided that the ticket cost at least €16
- For delays of 120 minutes or more – 50% of the original ticket price, provided that the ticket cost at least €8
You must wait 24 hours after the completion of your journey to request a refund. Refund requests must be submitted through Trenitalia’s webform.
Cancellations and refunds
If you choose to cancel your train journey, you may request a refund (minus a fee of 20% of the ticket price). You can only cancel your ticket and obtain a refund if it is permitted in the conditions of your ticket.
If you’ve booked with Trainline, you can refund your tickets in your Trainline account.
- For national trains: You can request a refund until the scheduled departure of the train you have booked.
- For regional trains: Refunds can be requested up to 11:59 PM the day before the travel date specified on your ticket.
If your train has been canceled by Trenitalia, please contact the carrier directly using Trenitalia’s webform.
How do I check Trenitalia timetables?
Journey Planner
Use the Journey Planner at the top of the page to check train schedules. Simply search the route that you plan on taking (for instance, Rome to Milan) and you’ll see all the trains due to depart on your chosen day of travel.
Our app
Download our app to keep up to date with when trains are departing. You can look up new journeys quickly and track your booked journeys easily.
Frequently asked questions
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Contact Trenitalia
Got questions about your Trenitalia trip? Get in touch.
Customer service enquiries
If you want to get in touch with our customer service team about a Trenitalia booking you’ve made with us, please visit our help pages.
How to contact Trenitalia
You can call Trenitalia on +39 06 5210550 (choose option 1 for English; international calling fees may apply).
Lost property
You can find out more about Trenitalia’s lost property policies on the carrier’s website.
Conditions of carriage
You can check Trenitalia’s conditions of carriage online – please note that most of the terms documents are in Italian only.