Travel with Italo trains
Italo NTV (Italo Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatore) is the first private railway company operating on the high-speed network throughout Italy. It runs high-speed trains along two main lines: from Milan to Reggio Calabria and from Turin to Venice.
✅ All Italo trains are equipped with free WiFi and offer three classes: Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive.
The Italo fleet consists of:
- 25 AGV trains, with a maximum capacity of over 460 passengers per train, reaching up to 300 km/h
- 26 EVO trains, with a maximum capacity of over 470 passengers per train, reaching up to 250 km/h
🌱 The design is modern and innovative, as well as sustainable: 98% of the materials used to build Italo trains are recyclable, and their cutting-edge technology helps save energy, significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared to other modes of transport.
For total comfort while travelling, Italo offers a Fast Track service. This includes quicker access to your train and lounge areas in major Italian stations to enhance your waiting experience. Furthermore, Italo always provides special offers and promotions across all travel classes, which are applied directly to the final ticket price as soon as you search. They also offer a loyalty card called Italo Più, which you can save directly in your Trainline account!
Want to buy a ticket online to travel with Italo or look for the departure/arrival times of Italo trains? Enter your departure and arrival stations, and the day you're interested in into our Journey Planner above to check live times and prices. Alternatively, keep reading for more information on Italo train times, offers, and tickets.
Italo train tickets
Italo offers three types of tickets for its high-speed trains: Flex, Economy, and Low Cost. All fares are available to buy online with Trainline. Here, you can also track your train’s status and choose your preferred travel class, whether for leisure or business trips.
The ticket fares for travelling on Italo trains are as follows:
Flex
Maximum flexibility
You can change the time, date, and passenger name as many times as you like, free of charge, up to 3 minutes before departure. If you can’t travel, you are entitled to an 80% refund. In case you miss the train, you have an extra hour (Extra Tempo) to find a seat on the next available train by contacting staff at the station or calling Italo Assistance on +39 0689 371892 (Italian phone number, fees may apply; seats subject to availability).
Economy
Flexibility and savings
Buy tickets at highly competitive rates for any class. You can change the time and date as often as needed, up to 3 minutes before departure, by paying just a 20% fee (plus any difference in price for the available fare in the chosen travel class at the time of the change). If you can’t travel, you are entitled to a 60% refund. The Economy fare includes the Extra Tempo (Extra Time) service.
Low Cost
Top savings
This fare not only lets you save money, but also allows you to modify your ticket!
You can change the date and time of travel with a 50% fee, up to 72 hours before departure, plus any difference in price for the available fare at the time of the change.
Italo tickets comparison
Not sure which ticket best suits your needs? Use the table below to compare Italo’s ticket types:
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Ticket |
Change date/time |
Refund |
Access to a different train |
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Flex |
✔ |
80% |
You have an extra hour (Extra Tempo) |
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Economy |
✔ |
60% |
You have an extra hour (Extra Tempo) |
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Low Cost |
✔ |
✖ |
✖ |
How to buy Italo train tickets online
Our Journey Planner can help you find the guaranteed best price for Italo tickets on the days you wish to travel.
To find the best Italo ticket offers online, on Trainline’s website or app, you can:
- Look for the "Cheapest" label when searching for tickets – this will always help you find the lowest available price for your selected route.
- Add the Italo Più loyalty card to your Trainline account to instantly see discounted prices.
- Take advantage of any current Italo offers.
In general, if you want to buy your train tickets at the cheapest price, we recommend booking at least 28 days in advance. The lowest prices are available for a limited number of seats, so for popular routes, it’s even better to book around 3 months in advance to find these special fares. Italo tickets are typically available up to 6 months before the departure date.
We also suggest checking prices for higher travel classes, as you can often find tickets at very good rates.
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How to modify Italo train tickets
To modify your Italo ticket, simply head to ‘My Bookings’.
If you have booked multiple tickets at the same time for the same journey, you can make changes for the entire group in one step from this page.
However, if you want to modify just one ticket from a multi-ticket booking (leaving the details of the other passengers unchanged), you can do so by directly contacting Italo’s customer service. Call +39 0689 371892 (fees may apply) to speak with an operator who will handle your request.
Italo train times
Italo trains operate on 4 main routes: Turin/Milan to Rome/Salerno/Bari, Trieste/Udine/Venice to Rome/Naples/Salerno, Milan to Venice and Turin/Milan/Rome to Reggio Calabria.
You can find the timetables of some of the main routes below:
Turin/Milan to Rome/Salerno/Bari
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Route |
First train |
Last train |
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05:40 |
20:30 | |
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07:30 |
22:15 | |
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06:15 |
18:30 | |
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07:40 |
22:19 | |
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05:57 |
18:57 | |
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05:40 |
18:46 |
Trieste/Udine/Venice to Rome/Naples/Salerno
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Route |
First train |
Last train |
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08:02 |
18:02 | |
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07:11 |
18:22 | |
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08:54 |
19:54 | |
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08:54 |
19:54 | |
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09:46 |
21:46 | |
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07:08 |
19:10 |
Italo live times
Want to know what time or from which platform your train will depart, or check if it's on time? It's easier than ever: with Trainline, just find your train in our app, and we'll take care of the rest.
With our in-app feature, you can track trains in real time and view detailed information on arrival and departure times, scheduled stops, platform number, and any delays or cancellations. It’s like always having the departures board with you, without needing to check it when you arrive at the station! The data is updated in real time, allowing you to monitor departures and track your train’s journey by simply entering the train number in the app.
Italo train deals
Italo offers discounted tickets and special deals on all routes and travel classes.
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Offer |
Who is this for? |
Advantages |
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Same-day round trip (A/R in giornata) |
People taking a same-day return trip |
More than 50% off |
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A/R Magic |
People travelling from Monday to Thursday |
Up to 60% off |
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Same-day round trip from Milan to Rome (A/R Milano – Roma) |
People taking a same-day return trip from Milan to Rome |
Tickets from €49.90 |
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Italo Family (Italo Famiglia) |
Groups of 2 to 4 people |
Under 14s go free, 50% off Smart Class for accompanying adults |
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Italo Senior |
Over 60 years old |
Up to 60% off in Smart and Business Class |
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Italo Young (Italo Giovani) |
Under 30 years old |
Up to 70% off in Smart Class |
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Italo Friends |
Groups of 3 to 10 people |
Up to 60% off in Smart and Business Class |
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Italo 2x1 |
2 travellers |
Up to 50% off in Smart and Business Class |
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Kids go free (Bambini Gratis) |
Families |
Kids aged 0 to 36 months travel free if they don’t have a seat |
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Italo eXtra Magic |
Everyone |
Up to 70% off in Smart and Business Class |
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Italo eXtra |
Everyone |
The cheapest prices |
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Carnet for flexible working (10 or 20) Carnet Smart Worker (10 or 20) |
People taking 10 or 20 trips within 30 days |
Up to 80% off |
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Carnet 10 |
People taking 10 trips within 180 days |
Up tp 50% off |
What can I do if there’s a strike or delay?
In the event of a strike, Italo provides a list of guaranteed minimum services. However, if your train is cancelled or arrives at its destination with a delay of more than 60 minutes, compensation will be automatically issued within 30 days. To speed up the refund process, the refund will be provided via voucher, Italo Credit, or, for Italo Più members, via the Italo Wallet.
If you’re travelling with both Italo train and Itabus to reach your destination and your bus is delayed, no compensation will be provided.
Italo train classes
All Italo trains offer three classes with different levels of comfort – Smart, Prima and Club Executive. Discover which class is the right one for you below.
Smart
Italo Smart Class is the cheapest class, featuring free WiFi, leather seats with footrests, foldable tables, and plug sockets. On board, you’ll find plenty of luggage space and a Snack Area with vending machines.
Prima
Italo Prima Class offers wider, reclining seats, Fast Track, free WiFi, and a welcome service with snacks and drinks. On board, there’s ample luggage space and a Snack Area with vending machines.
Club Executive
In the most exclusive setting, you’ll find ergonomic seats, WiFi, plenty of legroom and luggage space in Italo Club Executive Class. You are entitled to Fast Track, free access to Italo Club Lounges, dedicated catering, 9” personal screens, and maximum privacy.
Italo Più: Italo’s loyalty card
Italo Più is Italo's loyalty card. You can activate Italo Più for free by registering on Italo’s website.
The Italo Più card allows you to:
- Earn 1 point for every euro spent, plus double points if you travel with a Flex ticket.
- Accumulate points by purchasing Italo services, such as Lounge access and class upgrades.
- More easily reach higher Italo Più levels and enjoy exclusive benefits.
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Who can apply? |
People over 18 years old |
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Price |
0 € |
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Benefits |
· Special discounts · Free trips · Lounge access |
Italo train map
Are you planning to travel with Italo but you’re not sure where the Italian high-speed train can take you? No worries, simply use our map and discover which routes are served by Italo trains.
Popular routes served by Italo trains
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Plug sockets and WiFi – time flies on Italo trains!
I love travelling by train because it brings me right into the city centre, and I can enjoy beautiful scenery from my window. And when I travel with Italo, time flies by, thanks to the onboard WiFi and Italolive entertainment portal – not just films and TV series, but also podcasts and online magazines. I don’t even worry about my phone running out of battery, as I can plug it into one of the individual plug sockets available on board.
Thanks to Trainline’s booking service, I know that everything I need to board the train is right on my phone: with just a click, I can open my e-ticket for my Italo train or check the platform number.
When I travel for work, I usually choose to travel in Prima Class for guaranteed maximum comfort. There's plenty of legroom and space for my laptop, and I can enjoy the complimentary welcome service (snacks and drinks). If I’m travelling with colleagues, I prefer to book the Salotto, which turns into our meeting room – just like being in the office!
About Beatrice
Beatrice, a Trainline employee, chose to share her experience of travelling with Italo.