Italy - High Speed Trains

There is no greater experience, or more beautiful sight, than arriving in Venice by train, exiting the station and seeing the Grand Canal before your eyes. High Speed Italian trains new system of high quality trains operating in Italy on the routes connecting the main Italian cities and towns. That means new technologies, comfort and speed for the traveller. With a variety of city combinations covering Italy, you can chart your route easily High Speed Italian trains. Major cities on this route include Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Bologna, and Naples. You can travel from Rome to Florence in just 1hrs 45 minutes.

Passholder Fares explained:

There is only 1 type of Passholder fare available for High speed Italian trains. This is defined below:

• Passholder 1 fares are for passengers carrying a Eurail Global Pass, Eurail Select Pass (incl. Italy) / Eurail France-Italy pass / Eurail Greece-Italy / Eurail Italy Pass.

Eurostar Italia train types

Frecciarossa

Trains connecting Turin-Milan-Bologna-Rome-Naples-Salerno on the high speed line. The trains reach the speed up to 360 km/h.

Frecciargento

Trains connecting Rome to Venice, Verona, Bari/Lecce, Lamezia Terme/ReggioCalabria on the high speed lines and traditional lines. Frecciargento trains reach up to 250 Km/h speed.

Frecciabianca

Trains connecting Milan to: Venice, Udine e Trieste; Genoa and Rome; down to Bari, Lecce on the traditional line. Frecciabianca trains can reach speed of 200 km/h.

Other Eurostar Italia trains

Trains conencting Rome to Ancona, Genoa, Lamezia Terme, Reggio Calabria, Perugia, Ravenna, Rimini, Taranto.

Rules

• High Speed Italy trains can be reserved 60 days prior to the train departure date.
• Reservations are compulsory.
• Eurail Passholders are welcome, however a seat reservation fee is payable.