What is the difference between Italo Smart and Prima?
Italo Smart is the equivalent of Economy Class, while Italo Prima is the train company’s version of Premium Economy. There’s also Club Executive Class, which is Italo’s Business Class offering.
Smart Class is aimed at travelers on a budget. There’s a baggage limit (nothing larger than 75 x 53 x 30 cm / 29.5 x 20.8 x 11.8 inches), and there are more seats in each car (2 + 2 formation).
On the other hand, Prima has fewer seats (2 + 1 formation), so there’s more legroom at your seat. There are also no restrictions on baggage, and a few extra perks like a welcome snack and Fast Track boarding (where available).
Learn more about the differences between Italo Prima (First Class) and Italo Smart (Second Class) or take a look at our summary table below.
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Services |
Prima |
Smart |
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Free WiFi |
✔ |
✔ |
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Welcome snack |
✔ |
✖ |
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Morning newspaper |
✔ |
✖ |
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Leather seats |
✔ |
✔ |
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More legroom |
✔ |
✖ |
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More baggage storage |
✔ |
✖ |
|
Snack Area |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Individual seats |
✖ |
✖ |
|
Fast Track |
✔ |
✖ |
|
ItaloLive entertainment portal |
✔ |
✔ |
More information about Italo Smart and Prima
Italo Smart Class
Italo’s Smart Class offers you the benefits of a high-quality service at a low cost! Italo Smart is the ideal travel class if you’re looking to travel on a budget without compromising on comfort: Italo’s Smart Class means quality at an affordable price and gives you a 5-star travel experience at competitive prices.
Italo Smart Class allows you to travel in style while saving money, with:
- Comfortable leather seats
- Footrests, fold-down tables and power outlets
- Food and drink vending machines
- Free WiFi on board
- Baggage storage (bags must be no larger than 29.5 x 20.8 x 11.8 inches, or 75 x 53 x 30 cm).
Italo Prima Class
Italo Prima is Italo’s First Class, aiming to offer a top-tier travel experience for those seeking total comfort during their journey. With Italo Prima, you’ll get to enjoy all Smart Class has to offer, plus plenty of amenities, personalized service and exclusive benefits, including:
- Priority boarding (or Fast Track) to skip the line
- A welcome service with sweet and savory snacks served straight to your seat
- Free newspaper or magazine
- More legroom
- More baggage storage
- Lounge access (at certain stations, for a fee).
Is Italo Prima Class worth it?
Prima Class is like Premium Economy on Italo trains. There are some extras, such as a welcome snack, roomier seats and more baggage storage, that you won’t get in Smart (Economy) Class.
Smart Class might be best for travelers on a budget, but if you’re looking for a little bit of luxury on your train journey, Prima Class may be worth it for you.
Yes, it’s an upgrade from Smart (Economy), but that doesn’t mean it has to cost you loads extra. When booking in advance, you may find that Prima Class seats are only a little more expensive than Smart (or sometimes even cheaper) - so it may only be a small price to pay for an upgrade!
It’s worth looking at all the times, tickets and prices when planning your trip to Italy – head to our Journey Planner to compare all your options and to book your Italian train tickets.
Italo Smart and Prima reviews
If you’re searching for first-hand experience of Italo’s Smart and Prima classes, look no further! We’ve got reviews from travelers in both classes for you so you can find out more.
