Trenitalia Frecciarossa Trains
Tickets, timetables and information
Known as the flagship of Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce services, Frecciarossa trains service 189 stations across Italy including frequent connections between major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice. Meaning 'red arrow' in English, Frecciarossa trains reach speeds of 300 km/h (around 186 mph) thanks to some very clever engineering. Combine this with their comfortable ultramodern design, and you’re all set to be whisked around Italy in style.
Frecciarossa map
Frecciarossa trains cover the length and breadth of Italy, making your journey around this wonderful country as smooth as possible. Take a look at our Frecciarossa route map and discover the amazing places these trains can take you.
These modern trains stand out for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact. There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots – simply book your Frecciarossa tickets, step on board and relax as you glide across the country.
Frecciarossa trains in Italy operate on the following routes:
- Turin – Salerno, 111 trains a day with stops in Milan, Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. 2 trains a day extend their travel north to Brescia and 2 trains per day go south to Taranto
- Venice – Turin, 26 trains a day with stops in Padua, Vicenza, Verona, Brescia and Milan
- Trieste - Turin, 46 trains a day with stops in Udine, Venice, Padua, Vicenza, Verona, Brescia, Milan and Turin
- Milan – Bari, 4 trains a day with stops in Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, Bologna, Rimini, Ancona, Pescara and Foggia
- Genoa - Venice, 2 trains a day with intermediate stops in Milan, Brescia and Padua
Trentalia Frecciarossa timetable & routes
Genoa - Venice
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Intermediate stops | Milan, Brescia, Verona, Vicenza and Padua |
| Train Timetable |
Genoa Brignole – Venice Santa Lucia (SL)
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| Price |
Genoa - Milan starting from €29 If you buy in advance with the Super Economy fare, prices drop to €14.90 and €19.90 respectively. |
Turin - Milan - Venice
Trenitalia's newest addition to their high-speed fleet – Frecciarossa 1000 trains – operate on this service between Turin, Milan and Venice.
| Connections per day | 4 |
| Train Timetable | Torino Porta Nuova – Venice Santa Lucia (SL) 07:05 - 10:40 15:05 - 18:40 Venice SL – Torino Porta Nuova 06:20 - 10:00 17:20 - 20:55 |
| Price |
Turin - Milan starting from €23 If you buy in advance with the Super Economy fare (available to up two days before departure) can help drop these prices. |
Perugia - Milan - Turin
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Intermediate Stops | Arezzo, Florence Santa Maria Novella, Bologna and Reggio Emilia AV |
| Train Timetable | Perugia – Milan - Turin 05:13 - 08:30 - 09:55 Milan - Perugia 18:45 - 22:18 |
| Price |
Perugia - Milano starting from €72 |
Frecciarossa classes
All levels of service on Frecciarossa trains enjoy the following onboard services:
- Free and unlimited WiFi
- Electric sockets at every seat
- A toilet in every carriage (a disabled toilet is available in carriage 3)
- FRECCE portal with access to movies, TV series, online magazines and travel information
- Travel monitor with information and news on the trip
- Air conditioning
- LED lighting
- Large areas for suitcases and luggage
- Reserved spaces equipped for disabled people travelling with wheelchairs
- Changing facilties
Standard
| Features | Large armchairs arranged in rows of 4 and covered in eco-leather. Ample luggage space. |
| Onboard services | "EasyFood" catering service with food and beverage combo with 3 menu alternatives and a selection of bar products. |
| Services at the station | Assistance available at FrecciaDesk at the station to make last minute changes |
Premium
| Features | Large reclining seats arranged in rows of 4 and covered in leather. Ample luggage space. |
| Onboard services | Welcome service with sweet or savoury snacks and 9 hot and cold drinks to choose from. In the morning, a free newspaper of your choice. Restaurant service with a choice between 3 excellent menus consisting of a main course, a snack, dessert and water. |
| Services at the station | Assistance available at FrecciaDesk at the station to make last minute changes. |
Business
| Features | Large reclining seats arranged in rows and covered in leather. The distance between one row and another of armchairs is over a meter. Crystal dividing screen for greater privacy. Ample luggage space. |
| Onboard services | Welcome service with sweet or savoury snacks plus hot and cold drinks to choose from. In the morning, a free newspaper of your choice. Restaurant service with a choice between 3 excellent menus consisting of a main course, a snack, dessert and water. The club sandwich menu is signed by chef Carlo Cracco. |
| Services at the station | Assistance available at FrecciaDesk at the station to make last minute changes. |
Executive
| Features | Reclining leather seats 74 cm wide, one metre and a half apart from each other and equipped with extendable leg rests. All chairs can rotate by 180 degrees so that you can always travel in the direction of the train. Only 10 seats per carriage. Access to a 6-seater meeting room with electrical sockets and a 32-inch monitor connected to a computer. |
| Services onboard | High-quality restaurant service with gourmet meals, Illy coffee and orange juice. Gourmet meals are inspired by regional traditions and prepared with high-quality ingredients with a signature recipe for lunch and dinner signed by chef Carlo Cracco. Free newspapers and magazines. |
| Services at the station | Free access to FrecciaClub lounges in the main stations. Personalised welcome at the departure gate with assistance during check-in in and seat assignment. Assistance available at FrecciaDesk at the station to make last minute changes. |
Frecciarossa train types
Frecciarossa trains are designed by the Italian company Ansaldo Breda and there are two types: Frecciarossa 1000 and Frecciarossa ETR 500.
Frecciarossa 1000
First introduced in 2015, Frecciarossa 1000 trains are the newest addition to the ‘Frecce’ family. These modern trains can travel on all high-speed tracks in Italy and Europe and are well known for their use of cutting-edge ecological technology.
| Number of carriages | 8 or 16 |
| Seats | max 900 |
| Max speed | 400 km/h (248.5 mph) |
| Recyclable Materials | 85% |
| Renewable Materials | 95% |
Frecciarossa 1000 carriages are usually divided into the following classes:
- Carriage 1: Executive
- Carriage 2: Business (with a quiet area)
- Carriage 3: Business + Restaurant and Bistro (with places for disabled guests and disabled toilets)
- Carriage 4: Premium
- Coaches 5-6-7-8: Standard
Frecciarossa 500
As Trenitalia’s original high-speed service, Frecciarossa 500 trains have been whizzing people around Italy since 1993. Designed to combine quick travel times with maximum comfort, they helped change the way people travel – offering shorten journey times than flying between certain destinations.
| Number of carriages | 11 |
| Seats | max 574 |
| Max speed | 300km/h (186 mph) |
Step on-board a Frecciarossa 500 train and you’ll find the carriages are divided as follows:
- Carriage 1: Executive
- Carriage 2-3-4: Business coach
- Carriage 5: Business + Restaurant and Bistro
- Carriage 6: Premium
- Coaches 7-8-9-10-11: Standard
Frecciarossa tickets
Trenitalia offers three types of tickets for Frecciarossa trains: Super Economy, Economy and Base.
| Base | This ticket offers your maximum flexibility. Before departure, you can change the ticket for free and an unlimited amount of times. |
| Economy | Perfect for those who want to save but still be flexible. Before departure, you can change your ticket date or time once by paying the difference compared to the base price. |
| Super Economy | This ticket is all about maximum savings. Buy these tickets in advance to find the best prices, however no changes or refunds are permitted once they’re booked. |
Prices vary depending on your selected class (either Standard, Premium, Business or Executive), the use of a discount or loyalty card, the number of seats already sold/still available and how close to the departure date you’re booking.
How to buy Frecciarossa tickets at the best price
There are several ways you can find Frecciarossa tickets at the best price and save money. Whether it's a business or leisure trip, our travel planner can help you find the best available tickets for the days you want to travel.
To find the right tickets for Frecciarossa trains on our website or app you can:
- Select the "least expensive" filter when searching for the ticket, this allows you to find the lowest available price for the selected route
- Add any valid discount or loyalty cards (Green Card, Silver Card or CartaFRECCIA) to your passenger profile on your Trainline account, so you’ll immediately see discounted prices.
- Consult the Trenitalia offers currently active on this page
CartaFRECCIA
CartaFRECCIA is Trenitalia's loyalty card and allows you to accumulate points and buy tickets for Frecciarossa trains at discounted prices. Every euro spent travelling on the Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains is equivalent to 1 CartaFRECCIA point.
CartaFRECCIA special -50%
To travel on Frecciarossa on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 am to 2 pm with a 50% discount on the price of the Base ticket.
CartaFRECCIA Young
Discounts between 30% and 50% on the Base price for young people under 30.
CartaFRECCIA Senior
Discounts between 30% and 50% on the Base price for seniors over 60 years.
FrecciaLink
The train + bus service called FrecciaLink allows you to start the journey by train and continue by bus to destinations not reached by high-speed train.
A handy train + bus service, FrecciaLink allows you to start your journey by Frecce (meaning arrow in Italian and the name of their trains) and continue by bus to destinations not reached by high-speed trains.
If the Freccialink service is available for your route, it’ll be displayed directly in the search results on our website or app. FrecciaLink bus tickets also allow free and unlimited changes before your scheduled departure.
The FrecciaLink service reaches the following destinations:
- Siena from the Florence SMN station
- Perugia from the Florence SMN station
- Matera from the Salerno and Potenza stations
- Cremona from the Brescia station
- Catanzaro from Lamezia Terme station
In the winter (usually from mid-December to March 31st) a FrecciaLink service is available to reach the mountain resorts, in particular:
- Ortisei, S. Cristina, Selva di Val Gardena from Bolzano in connection with the Frecce to / from Bologna, Florence and Rome
- Canazei, Moena, Vigo di Fassa and Ora Auer da Bolzano in connection with the Frecce to / from Bologna, Florence and Rome
- Cortina D'Ampezzo from Venice in connection with the Frecce to / from Bologna, Florence, Rome, Brescia, Milan, Turin
- Courmayeur from Turin in connection with the Frecce to / from Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan
- Madonna Di Campiglio from Trento and Verona in connection with the Frecce to / from Rome, Florence, Bologna (in Trento), Milan and Brescia (in Verona)
The FRECCE portal
The FRECCE portal is an online portal available on board all Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains through which you can connect to free WiFi and take advantage of entertainment services such as movies, TV programs, music, news and travel information.
All the services of the FRECCE portal are free, but the first time you use the portal you need to register your credentials.
The portal can be accessed via PC, Mac, Tablet and Smartphone; it is also available in the APP version that can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. The portal is compatible with the main browsers such as Chrome, Mozilla, Explorer and Safari.
WiFi on board
The WiFi service on Frecciarossa trains is free and provided by TIM via the 3G / 4G network. To access, select "WIFI Frecciarossa" or "WIFI Frecciargento" depending on the train you are travelling on and launch the internet browser to view the portal home page. If you do not see the home page you can enter the following address in the URL bar of the browser: www.portalefrecce.it.
Entertainment on the FRECCE portal
The onboard entertainment offer includes:
- Cinema: Movies and TV programs
- Digital newsstand: national newspapers (including Corriere, la Gazzetta, la Repubblica and mainstream press) and magazines (including Focus, Panorama, Ciak, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni e Gente)
- Music: playlists of Italian and international music
- News: videos and articles about the news of the day
- Travel information: information on train punctuality, cruise speed, connections and weather.
Further information
Discounts for children
0 - 4 years with no reserved seat: they can travel for free but must sit on the lap of a travelling adult. This applies to all Frecciarossa service levels. With assigned seats: they are entitled to a 50% reduction compared to the Base rate.
4 - 15 years: 50% reduction compared to the basic fare on all Frecciarossa trains.
Travelling with pets
Small dogs, cats and other small pets are allowed onboard all Trenitalia trains as long as they are kept in special containers (with dimensions max 70 cm x 30 cm x 50 cm).
Dogs of a larger size are allowed on board the Frecciarossa (with the exception of the hours from 07:00 to 09:00 Monday to Friday) only if kept on a leash and equipped with a muzzle. Larger dogs will also require a ticket which is reduced by 50%. Assistance dogs are admitted for free on all Trenitalia trains, without any charge.
WiFi onboard
Free WiFi is available on all Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains. To connect, simply select the WIFI network onboard (WIFI Frecciarossa or WIFI Frecciargento) and launch the internet browser.
Travelling with a bike?
Folding bikes are allowed on any Trenitalia train as long as they are stored in the special spaces reserved for baggage.
Traditional bikes, on the other hand, are allowed on all Trenitalia trains provided they are disassembled and placed in special bags (max dimensions are 80 cm x 110 cm x 40 cm).
Buffet car
The FrecciaBistrò restaurant service is available on all Frecce trains and offers snacks and drinks as well as a breakfast and lunch menu. Frecciarossa trains also offer a restaurant service onboard and the Freccirossa 1000 Rome to Milan trains offers a service called Easy Gourmet with an excellent menu.
Luggage
Luggage is free to bring on all Trenitalia trains with ample, dedicated spaces on Frecciarossa trains.
Trenitalia high-speed options
Frecciarossa trains are just part of Trenitalia’s service across Italy. Find out more about the other types of high-speed trains you can travel on when exploring Italy.