Frecciarossa - high-speed rail in Italian | PolishTrains
Often you can find a lot of cheap flights to Milan, Bologna or Rome on the internet that are nowhere near your chosen destination. At the airport, yes, you can rent a car to get to your destination and move around the country. However, there are people who want to see Italy in a different way and it is simply not worth renting a car. In such situations, the Italian railway is indispensable.
At a glance
At a glance
- The Frecciarossa (Red Arrow) is Italy's fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 360 km/h on the ETR500 trainset
- The Rome-Milan journey takes just 3 hours 25 minutes on the Frecciarossa
- Four travel classes are available: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive
- Executive class offers only 8 seats per carriage, complimentary meals, and access to FrecciaClub lounges
- All seats feature power sockets, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning as standard
- The Frecciarossa network connects Naples, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Milan, Turin, and other major Italian cities
Italian high-speed rail
The types of high-speed rail are Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca and Frecciargento
Frecciarossa trains
Italy's fastest and most luxurious trains are the Frecciarossa (or 'Red Arrow'). The ETR500 trainsets - beautiful in design - reach speeds of up to 360 km/h. A journey on such a train between Rome and Milan takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
Frecciarossa coaches are very well soundproofed and equipped with air conditioning. They have high-quality seats similar to those fitted in aircraft. Passengers have power sockets and wireless Internet access at their disposal (it is possible to connect a laptop). Each first-class traveller receives a special drink and the morning press upon boarding. On board the train, there are screens indicating the current speed and the next station. Separate toilets are available for women and men! On the train, passengers can also use special business rooms and dining cars. There are also separate spaces for luggage in the vestibules of the carriages. Throughout the journey, the cleanliness of the train is taken care of by a special cleaning crew. The Frecciarossa consists of four 1st class and six 2nd class carriages. The high-speed train in Italy connects cities such as Naples, Rome, Florence, Milan, Turin, Bologna and Salerno.
Wagon classes:
STANDARD
- second class equivalent
- seat width 55.5 cm
- reclining backrests
- space between seats 106 cm
PREMIUM
- equivalent of first class
- leather seats
- seat width 55.5 cm
- reclining backrest
- space between seats 106 cm
- complimentary welcome snack
- complimentary welcome drink
- complimentary newspapers
BUSINESS (additionally with conference compartment)
- seat width 64 cm
- reclining backrests
- Legrests
- space between seats 106 cm
- Quiet zone (16 seats)
- Complimentary welcome snack
- complimentary welcome drink
- complimentary newspapers
EXECUTIVE
- 8 seats in the carriage
- seat width 69 cm
- reclining backrests
- leg rests
- space between seats 150 cm
- conference room for 6 people
- free cold drinks
- complimentary snacks
- complimentary meals
- free newspapers
- access to FrecciaClub lounges in major stations
The choice of carriage class affects the price of the train ticket. If you buy your ticket well in advance, you can count on a favourable price. Taking high-speed trains is one of the most comfortable ways to travel in Italy.
Booking and purchasing a ticket for the Frecciarossa train online
Ticket reservations can be made via the booking form, e-mail: kontakt@polishtrains.eu or by phone: 703 402 010 (Call cost: PLN 2.58 including VAT/min). Feel free to contact us!