High-speed trains (300 km/h)
4 classes – Executive, Business, Premium and Standard 
Book up to 6 months in advance

 

Known as the flagship of Trenitalia's high-speed services, Frecciarossa trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. Translating to 'Red Arrow' in English, Frecciarossa trains reach speeds of 300 km/h 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. Designed by the Italian company Ansaldo Breda, Frecciarossa trains exist in two types – Frecciarossa ETR 1000, introduced in 2015, and Frecciarossa ETR 500.

Want to buy your Frecciarossa tickets online? Simply pick your origin, destination and travel date in our Journey Planner above to check times and choose the class that best suits your needs. Your next high-speed train journey in Italy is just a few clicks away.

High-speed direct Frecciarossa trains between Milan and Paris now running, with tickets starting from €29

All Frecciarossa services between Milan and Paris are suspended following a rockfall in Aug 2023.

There are 2 round trips per day, with another three daily round trips between Paris Gare de Lyon and Lyon Part-Dieu and Lyon Perrache. These new Frecciarossa trains offer ergonomic seats, free WiFi, free access to the entertainment portal Portale Frecce, a scheduled food delivery service through the EASY BISTRO option, LED lights and power sockets at each seat, and large spaces for luggage for a trip in total safety and comfort. Learn more about traveling between Lyon and Paris by train in our guide.

Prices Frecciarossa Milan-Paris

Standard Class:Paris - Milanfrom €29
 Paris - Lyonfrom €23
Business Class:Paris - Milanfrom €36
 Paris - Lyonfrom €29
Executive Class:Paris - Milanfrom €165
 Paris - Lionfrom €139

Timetable for the new Frecciarossa Milan-Paris route

Milan-Paris

Train 9292Train 9296 
06:2515:53Milan Centrale
07:09 16:39Turin Porta Susa
11:0821:12Lyon Part-Dieu
13:2222:25Paris Gare de Lyon

 

Paris-Milan

Train 9281Train 9287 
07:2615:18Paris Gare de Lyon
09:2017:14Lyon Part-Dieu
13:1821:18Turin Porta susa
14:0722:07Milan Centrale

 

New services

Trenitalia have added new services on the route from Paris to Lyon route, making it 5 Frecciarossa trains a day.

Timetable for the new Frecciarossa Paris-Lyon route

Paris-Lyon*

Train 6651Train 6653Train 6655Station
09:0014:3020:00Paris Gare de Lyon
10:5616:4221:56Lyon Perrache

Timetable for the new Frecciarossa Lyon-Paris route

Lyon-Paris*

Train 6650Train 6652Train 6654Station
06:3411:5517:22Lyon Part Dieu
08:3313:5119:21Paris Gare de Lyon

* Trains running 7 days a week

Frecciarossa route map between Paris and Milan

All Frecciarossa services between Milan and Paris are suspended following a rockfall in Aug 2023.

Hop on a Frecciarossa train and travel from France to northern Italy by train in around six hours, while enjoying the beautiful French and Italian countrysides along the way.

Starting from Paris Gare de Lyon, these ultra-modern high-speed trains travel to Lyon, Chambery, Modane and Turin on their way to Milan. Routes include:

All these routes are also available in the reverse direction, from Italy to France.

Why should I choose Frecciarossa?

* Fast Track service is reserved for CartaFRECCIA Argento, Oro and Platino holders, and in Business and Executive Class (in Milan Centrale and Rome Termini stations)

** Services included in Business and Executive Class and on TGV INOUI services on the Paris to Lyon route in Business Premiere tickets

*** Available in Standard and Business Class

Travel around Italy in style with Frecciarossa Premium

Planning your next trip to Italy? Whatever your plans are, travel in Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa Premium Class – with a few extra euros compared to Standard Class, you’ll get to enjoy plenty of amenities on board, including:

  • Super comfy leather reclining seats
  • Extra luggage space
  • Free newspapers and magazines
  • Plenty of legroom
  • Face masks and hand sanitisers on board

You’ll also be welcomed with a complimentary drink and snack – gluten-free options and snacks for kids are available too, what’s not to like? Treat yourself to a relaxing train trip in Italy and make the most of the amenities offered in Frecciarossa Premium.

Frecciarossa map and routes

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 operate on the following routes –

  • Turin to Salerno, with 115 trains per day stopping in Milan, Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. 
  • Venice to Salerno, with 26 trains per day stopping in Padua, Florence, Rome and Naples
  • Trieste to Turin, with 48 trains per day stopping in Udine, Venice, Padua, Vicenza, Verona, Brescia, Milan and Turin
  • Rome Termini to Rome Fiumicino Airport, with 4 trains per day
  • Turin/Milan to Lecce, with 6 trains per day stopping in Reggio Emilia AV, Bologna, Rimini, Ancona, Pescara, Foggia and Bari.

Frecciarossa tickets

Trenitalia offers three ticket fares – Super Economy, Economy and Base. Read on to learn more about the perks of each ticket fare and pick the best option for you.

Train ticketChange time / dateRefundAccess to another train
Base
Economy
Super Economy

 

Ticket prices depend on the class, travel date and number of seats available.

Base

Trenitalia Base tickets are standard full-price tickets – allowing you to change the date, time or class of your ticket as much as needed at no extra cost. For more information, check out our Trenitalia Base Fare Tickets page.

Economy

This is another cheap ticket option, but it’s more flexible than the Super Economy one – you can change your travel date and time only once before your departure. Learn more on our page about Trenitalia Economy tickets.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the cheapest offered by Trenitalia – but also the least flexible. You can't make any changes to your booking or ask for a refund. Visit our Trenitalia Super Economy tickets page to find out more.

Frecciarossa Executive, Business, Premium and Standard classes

Frecciarossa trains have multiple classes, each offering different levels of comfort. All Frecciarossa classes provide free and unlimited WiFi, air-conditioning, power sockets, toilets, food carriages, special luggage zone, onsite cleaning service and an onboard entertainment portal to watch movies and TV series. Premium and Business classes also provide a welcome service with complimentary snacks and drinks, while the Executive class provides a dedicated catering service offering Italian gourmet meals at your seat. Click on the class you're interested to learn more about its perks. 

Frecciarossa lounges

FrecciaLounge and FrecciaClub are the lounges provided by Trenitalia to ensure that customers holding a First Class train ticket can kick back and relax (or work) while waiting for their train. 

Both lounges offer free WiFi, newspapers, drinks and snacks, power sockets and travel monitors, as well as an information desk where you can ask for help in case you need to make changes to your booking. FrecciaLounge also provides a meeting room with an LCD screen, which can be useful if you're travelling on a business trip, as well as a more relaxing and wider space to enjoy while you wait for your train.

Here are the train stations where you can find FrecciaLounge:

  • Roma Termini
  • Milano Centrale
  • Bologna Centrale
  • Firenze Santa Maria Novella
  • Napoli Centrale.

Here are the train stations where you can find FrecciaClub:

  • Roma Termini
  • Roma Tiburtina
  • Torino Porta Nuova
  • Torino Porta Susa
  • Padua
  • Venezia Mestre
  • Venezia Santa Lucia
  • Verona Porta Nuova.

You can access FrecciaClub if you have CartaFRECCIA Argento and FrecciaLounge if you have CartaFRECCIA Oro or Platino, an Executive or Business Salottino ticket or a First Class/Business/Executive 10 journeys carnet.

Frecciarossa timetable

Have a look at our table below for journey times of Frecciarossa’s main routes.

Frecciarossa routesJourney timeTrains per day*
Roma Termini to Milan Central Station (direct)2h 55m44
Milan Central Station to Bologna Centrale59m33
Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale34m48
Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale1h 07m41
Napoli Centrale to Venezia Mestre4h 53m6
Milan Central Station to Venezia Mestre2h26
Torino Porta Susa to Venezia Mestre3h10
Milan Central Station to Trieste3h 49m4
Milan to Bari Centrale6h 45m9
Salerno to Milan Central Station4h 39m6

 

*The number of trains can be reduced on weekends and specific times of year. The numbers above include one-way and return journeys.

More trains on the Milan to Rome route

104 Frecciarossa trains, 42 of which stop at Milano Rogoredo, are now running every day – and every 15 minutes during peak times – from 05:00 to 21:00.

If you're a CartaFRECCIA holder, you can wait for your train in total comfort at the SalaFRECCIA lounge in Milano Rogoredo, which is open from 06:00 to 21:30. 

Getting to the train station by car and not sure where to leave it? With your Frecciarossa train ticket, you can book your parking space at a reduced price at the Metropark parkings of Milano Rogoredo, Milano Porta Garibaldi and other stations.

Trenitalia summer train times

Hey, all ready for summer? 🌞 Yes, you read it right: we said summer! Trenitalia have released the summer timetables for their Frecce trains, so it's time to put your holiday plans in motion! It's the perfect time to book tickets and save. What are you waiting for? Choose your destination and set off on an unforgettable adventure in Italy! 

Here are some of the Trenitalia summer train times: tickets are already available for purchase on Trainline, for travel from June 9th, 2024

Number

From

Departure

To

Arrival

8223

FIUMICINO AIRP.

21:53

NAPOLI CENTRALE

23:56

8302

LECCE

6:05

ROMA TERMINI

11:55

9409

UDINE

6:47

NAPOLI CENTRALE

14:03

8333

ROMA TERMINI

7:30

REGGIO CAL. C.LE

12:50

8335

FIUMICINO AIRP.

9:38

NAPOLI CENTRALE

11:33

8343

ROMA TERMINI

17:10

NAPOLI CENTRALE

18:23

8348

BARI C.LE

6:10

ROMA TERMINI

10:03

8566

ROMA TERMINI

13:05

FIUMICINO AIRP.

13:37

9301

MANTOVA

6:00

ROMA TERMINI

9:35

Frecciarossa new services

Keep reading to learn more about Trenitalia's latest additions to their Frecciarossa services.

More direct Frecciarossa trains from Milan to Rome

With the new winter timetable, around 88 Frecciarossa trains travel direct from Milan to Rome in 2 hours and 59 minutes every day, offering 43,000 seats to customers. Also, more seats are now available on the busiest days thanks to 2 new Frecciarossa 1000 trains running from Milan to Rome and from Rome to Milan. 

More Frecciarossa trains from Milan to Venice

Thanks to 2 new Frecciarossa trains available, there are now more seats and services to choose from:

  • From Venezia Santa Lucia station, a new train service departs at 19:48 and arrives at Milan Central station at 22:15
  • From Milan Central station, a new train service departs at 20:45 and arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia station at 23:15. This train also calls at Venezia Mestre, Padova, Vicenza, Verona and Brescia.

Frecciarossa trains to Calabria

6 new Frecciarossa trains will connect Milan to Calabria and 4 will run from Turin to Calabria. You can get from Milan to Reggio Calabria in less than 8 hours and 40 minutes and from Milan to Lamezia in a little over 7 hours.

There are also 16 services that run from Rome to Calabria every day, providing more than 8,000 seats.

Frecciarossa trains to the mountains

  • New Frecciarossa trains leave from Naples, Rome, Florence, Bologna, Reggio Emilia AV and Milan to Oulx and Bardonecchia over the weekend
  • 2 Frecciarossa services running on the Paris-Lyon-Milan route are now also calling at Bardonecchia
  • Many FrecciaLink connections will also be available to go to the mountains until 26th March 2023.

Frecciarossa trains to the airport

Thanks to Frecciarossa, customers can easily reach Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino) from the city center without changing trains. Frecciarossa also connects the capital's airport to the city center of Naples, Florence, Bologna, Padua and Venice.

Some of the train times to and from Fiumicino Airport can be found below 👇 Or look at our Journey Planner for all the options!

From Fiumicino Airport:

  • Fiumicino Airport dep. 9:38 am. - Naples Centrale arr. 11:33 am.
  • Fiumicino Airport dep. 1:53 pm. - Florence Santa Maria Novella arr. 4:11 pm. - Bologna Centrale arr. 4:58 pm.
  • Fiumicino Airport dep. 9:53 pm. - Naples Centrale arr. 11:56 pm

To Fiumicino Airport:

  • Naples Centrale dep. 5:45 am. - Fiumicino Airport arr. 7:52 am.
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella dep. 7:05 am - Fiumicino Airport arr. 9:22 am.
  • Bologna Centrale dep. 11:02 am. - Florence Santa Maria Novella dep. 11:48 am. - Fiumicino Airport arr. 2:07 pm.

Frecciarossa WiFi

If you want to use Frecciarossa’s onboard WiFi, simply connect to the WiFi network 'WIFI Frecce', launch your Internet browser and register on the Frecce Portal (www.portalefrecce.it). The WiFi service on Frecciarossa trains is free and unlimited. With the new WiFi FAST internet service – available progressively on Frecciarossa 1000 and Frecciargento ETR 700 trains – you don't need to authenticate yourself, you just need to accept the conditions of use that will be displayed on the page and you'll be online.

The onboard entertainment portal includes –

  • Games
  • Cinema – Movies and TV programmes
  • Digital newsstand – national newspapers and magazines
  • Music – playlists of Italian and international music
  • News – videos and articles
  • Travel information

For more information, check out our page about Trenitalia – Frecciargento and Frecciarossa WiFi.

CartaFRECCIA

CartaFRECCIA is Trenitalia's loyalty card that allows you to accumulate points and buy Frecciarossa tickets at discounted prices. There are two types of offers you can get with CartaFRECCIA:

Offerta Young

If you’re under 30 years old and have a CartaFRECCIA, opt for Offerta Young – this will give you up to 50% off the Base fare.

Offerta Senior

If you have CartaFRECCIA and are over 60 years old, you're entitled to Offerta Senior – you'll get up to 50% off the Base ticket, just like with Offerta Young.

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