High-speed Italo trains: Tickets, routes and facilities

Buy Italo train tickets with Omio

When booking cheap Italo train tickets in Italy, choose whether you want a one-way or return ticket, pick your departure and destination cities, and search according to the dates you want.

• Omio compares Italo tickets prices and shows them to you all on one search result
• You can choose the language you'd like to view the information in
• Omio also offers mobile tickets, so you don't have to print out any information and only need to rely on having your phone

Reserve and Select Italo Seats on Omio!

We are pleased to announce a convenient feature on Omio. From now on you can reserve and select your seats when booking your Italo travel! Enjoy a smoother train journey experience, knowing that your ideal seat is reserved ahead of time.

Don't miss out on this improved travel experience. Book now on Omio and choose your ideal seat for a relaxed, high-speed train journey!

Discovering Italo

Italo has been operating high-speed trains in Italian cities including Florence, Milan, Rome, and Naples since 2012, and now also offers routes in Bologna, Venice, right through to Rome, Naples, and Florence. Italo train services are some of the most modern and fastest trains travelling throughout Italy. You can choose between four different classes of Italo train tickets, there's also the option to upgrade your train ticket to a better class for higher levels of comfort and convenience.

Italo Trains: Daily Departures

Italo train schedules vary depending on where you're travelling to and whether you're travelling during the week or at the weekend. During the weekend, you can expect a slight drop in regularity. If you're travelling on an Italo train from Rome to Naples, expect to find close to 50 trains a day, starting as early as 5:50 am and ending around 10:20 pm. If you're heading from Milan to Rome, there are usually around 80 trains a day, starting and ending at similar times to the Rome to Milan train. Italo trains from Milan to Venice usually only run around 15 times a day.

Saint Mark Square and the ancient basilica of Venice. Source: Shutterstock

Italo Trains: Ticket Types

Italo trains offer four different ticket types for their trains, these include three variations on Economy tickets and a First Class ticket. Train times for these ticket types remain the same but the comfort level of the trip varies.

• Smart: These tickets are Italo's cheapest option with the basics provided for travel, including a four-seater row and standard Economy seats
• Comfort: This ticket is the same as the Smart but is positioned in three-seater rows, which offers more space for you
• Prima: These tickets are also seats in three-seater rows and also include refreshments, newspapers, XL space, and fast-track entry
• Italo Premier: This is Italo's First Class ticket and comes with fewer seats with extra wide armchairs for additional comfort. You'll have a fast-track service, access to the lounge, a person screen, in-seat catering, and newspapers

Cities Italo Trains Go To

Some of the most popular Italian cities to travel between when using Italo include Rome, Milan, Naples, Venice, and Florence. Naples to Rome Italo train times start as early as 5:50 a.m. and is one of the most popular journeys to take with Italo. Bologna to Rimini Italo ticket prices are some of the cheapest you can pick up with Italo, and a trip between Milan and Rome is one of the most sought-after routes, with close to 100 trains operating every day.

Italo: Most Popular Routes

Without a doubt, the most popular route to travel with Italo is between Milan and Rome. Italo tickets from Milan to Rome start as early as 5:40 a.m. and run until around 10:30 p.m. every night, with between 80 and 100 trains a day. A fast Italo train between these destinations will take around 3h 40min. Naples to Rome is another one of the most popular routes operated by Italo, with around 50 trains every day. Rome is one of the most popular destinations in all of Italy and offers visitors a peek into the incredible history of human civilization

Italo: Florence to Rome

Travelling from Florence to Rome is a popular choice for many visitors and locals. The trip covers roughly 231 km (143 miles) with an average time of around 2h 35min. Italo is one of the main train providers in Italy operating this route.

• Florence to Rome is a popular route, with close to 60 Italo high-speed trains operating this route daily.
• Your travel time is likely to be around 1h 30min with no changeovers en route.
• All trains depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive at either Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina
• You'll want to arrive at the departure station around 30 minutes before departure to ensure you make your train
• These routes typically start around 7:45 a.m. and run until about 10:45 p.m. every day
• Florence to Rome Tiburtina is the shorter of the two trips, if you're pressed for time, consider taking this route.

Italo: Venice to Milan

Trains running from Venice to Milan operate several times a day and cover a distance of around 244 km (151 miles) with Italo being one of the main train operators along this route, joining the likes of Trenitalia and Frecciarossa. The average travel time is usually around 3h 25min.

• Italo trains from Venice to Milan operate roughly 15 times a day
• Trains start around 6:00 a.m. and end around 6:10 p.m.
• Arriving 30 minutes before your departure time will give you enough time to board your train
• Trains depart from either Venice Mestre or Venice Santa Lucia and all arrive at Milan Centrale
• If you're travelling between Venice Mestre and Milan, the average duration of the train will be around 2h 15min, while routes from Venice Santa Lucia typically take around 2h 30min
• These tickets are usually mobile tickets, so you won't have to download and print any information

Peace arch or Sempione gate in Milan. Source: Shutterstock

Italo: Milan to Rome

If you're thinking about taking an Italo train from Milan to Rome, Omio has you covered. The average travel time to cover the 477 km (297 miles) is around 3h 20min and you won't have to worry about making any changes along the way as all routes operated by Italo are direct routes between the city. Here's a little more information to help you.

• Milan to Rome is possibly the most popular route in Italy and there are between 80 to 100 trains a day
• The fastest Italo train takes just under 3 hours, while the average is around 3h 20min
• Trains travel from either Milan Centrale or Milan Rogoredo to either Rome Tiburtina or Rome Termini
• All trips between these two cities with Italo are non-stop routes
• The quickest route is from Milan Rogoredo to Rome Termini

Trains Italo: Services on Board

Italo offers some of the best onboard services for all travellers, whether you're travelling standard or first class. These trains are designed with your comfort in mind.

• There are three Economy class train tickets with varying degrees of comfort and one First Class ticket. Smart, Comfort, and Prima are the three Economy ticket types and Italo Premier is the First Class ticket
• All luggage allowance is the same. You may bring two pieces of check-in luggage no bigger than 30 x 70 x 90cm, as well as one carry-on that fits on your lap
• Small pets are allowed on Italo trains, provided they're on a leash or kept in a cage
• A foldable bicycle can be taken on board provided it's no more than 120 x 90cm. There are limited spaces for non-foldable bikes so you'll need to contact the train ahead of time
• In terms of accessible travel, Italo offers priority seats for those with reduced mobility. Your wheelchair cannot exceed standard European law dimensions and the weight cannot exceed 200kg. You will need to contact the company ahead of time to arrange priority seats and the assistance you need
• Italo long-distance trains typically come with a seat reservation option, while the majority of Italo trains don't have the option
• Passengers who have Premier or Prima tickets have access to refreshments but only Premier tickets get in-seat catering. Other trains will have access to food carts but must pay for the items.

Italo: Night Trains

There are night trains available on the more popular routes, including Milan to Rome and Naples to Rome. Naples to Rome offers two night trains typically leaving around 9:45 pm There are overnight trains from Milan to Rome departing around 9:10 pm, 10:15 pm, and 10:20 pm each evening and the only night train between the two destinations leaves Milan around 10:30 pm and arrives around 5:55 a.m.

Italo: Sustainable Travel

According to many climate activists, one of the first steps to sustainability is to pick more sustainable travel. Aside from walking and biking, train travel is the most sustainable and can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 70% compared to cars and planes. Italo are committed to sustainability with their Italo Green Program where they are reducing, as much as possible, negative impacts on the environment.

Best Things to do in Italy: Travel Tips

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and picking your favourite place can be incredibly difficult. You could go there for the history, vibrant cities, architecture, quaint villages, islands, mountains, or beaches, and you'd still have a plethora of choices. With that in mind, here are 5 of the best places to visit in Italy:

• Rome: Rome, or The Eternal City, is one of the most important cities for anyone to visit purely from a historical point of view. This is where modern civilization essentially stems from and all of the artwork, museums, architecture and history you'll get to experience here is second to none. Check out our city guide to Rome on Window Seat to find out more travel tips.
• Venice: Venice is one of the only cities in the world that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most beautiful cities you could see. Take to the city on foot and explore every nook and cranny, including the hundreds of bridges, gothic palaces, and medieval buildings.
• Tuscany: Tuscany is located close to both Rome and Venice and is one of the most beautiful towns in the country. It's best known for its beautiful landscapes with winding roads and rolling hills teeming with cypress trees. You'll also want to go there if you're a food lover or enjoy your wine.
• Amalfi Coast: The Amalfi Coast stretches between Sorrento and Salermo in the Campania region of Italy and offers a wealth of coastal town attractions including Amalfi, Positano, and Ravello, as well as places like Sorrento and Naples. As a hiking enthusiast, you'll want to head out to the Path of the Gods coastal hike and enjoy the panoramic views.
• Milan: Milan isn't high on many travellers’ lists because it's a major city and comes with a few prejudices. But, Milan is an incredible city with a wealth of diversity combining modern-day life with a rich history. Some of the best places to see in Milan are Duomo and Duomo Terraces, "The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci, and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Piazza Navona square in Rome. Source: Shutterstock

FAQs: Italo Trains