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Roma / Rome to Torino / Turin by train
A sequence of three high speed railways enables high speed trains to rush from Rome/Roma to Turin/Torino.
This high speed route is shared by 'Frecce' services operated by the national rail operator, Trenitalia, and competing Italo services.
For those who favor spectacular scenery over journey time, there is also the option to travel along a spectacular coastal route, though these non-high speed trains are inevitably much slower.
Routes you can take to go from Roma / Rome to Torino / Turin
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
Looking for connections?
Route Information
Option 1: taking the high speed Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
4hr 9 min - 4hr 39min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
11 x trains per day
Is the journey from Rome to Turin direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, but south of Firenze this route is comparatively scenic for a high-speed line route.
See the videos in the Journey Information.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Rome to Bologna?
Many of these trains also call in Firenze / Florence and Bologna - and all of these trains call in Milan
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Torino Porta Susa from Roma Termini on this journey option?
Before 11:00 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Torino / Turin?
Torino Porta Susa is served by the Torino Metro and tram line 13 also links the station to the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Torino Porta Susa station.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Roma Termini to Turin on this journey option
Before 18:30 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Rome?
Roma Termini is served by two lines of the Metro - see the Station Guide for more info, plus a choice of accommodation convenient for the station.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Rome to Turin trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking with Trenitalia
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Rome to Turin trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Rome to Turin trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Does the ticket for these Rome to Turin trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Rome to Turin trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.
Is catering available on the Rome to Turin trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.
Purchase Tickets
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Trainline Guide
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Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Rail Europe ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option when booking international journeys with connections and for travellers who don't reside in western Europe. Use the easy options on its home page if you will be booking tickets with a railcard: Or purchasing rail pass reservations.
Other Ticket Providers
Italia Rail Guide
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Trenitalia Guide
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
- Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
- Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
- The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Save A Train Guide
Travel Information
Final Destination: Torino Porta Nuova
All of these trains also call at: Bologna and at Milano Centrale, they reverse direction on departure from Milano.
Most of these trains also call at: Roma Tiburtina and Firenze S.M.Novella, they also reverse direction on departure from Firenze.
Arriving in Torino/Turin:
These trains will call at Torino Porta Susa station before going on to terminate at Torino Porta Nuova station.
So it's worth checking which of these stations in Torino will suit you best before making a booking.
Both stations are on the Torino Metro, so if your final destination is adjacent to a metro station, the quickest option will be to leave the train at Torino Porta Susa and connect to the Metro there.
The journey time is how long it takes these trains to travel to Porta Susa station; add on another 10 minutes if you want to leave these trains at Porta Nuova station.
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Good to Know
When looking up this journey it's worth paying attention to the journey times, as the trains usually scheduled to depart at 14:50 and 18:50 are faster by around 25 mins as they don't divert off the direct route in order to call at Firenze/Florence.
This journey, which showcases the wow factor of Italian high speed train travel, has four distinct phases:
(1) The high speed line between Rome and Florence is more scenic than most other high speed routes, it's not a beautiful journey, but there is a wow factor of travelling across the rolling landscape at more than 240 km/h.
This video taken from a travelling in the opposite direction showcases the journey experience.
The direttissima between Rome and Florence was the first high speed railway line to be built in Italy, so it has a slower maximum speed than the other Italian high speed lines
(2) The trains will slow down when they enter Florence/Firenze, where most of these trains reverse on direction on departure from S.M. Novella station
After Florence/Firenze they travel up to 280 km/h on the next stage of the journey on to Bologna, though nearly of the high speed line between Florence and Bologna is within tunnels.
(3) Between Bologna and Milano the trains travel up to 300 km/h on this stretch of high speed line - which is fortunate as there's nothing much to see on this part of the journey.
(4) Finally once the train has passed through the Milan suburbs, it will again travel at up to 300 km/h on the high speed line on to Turin.
Tickets
Save by booking in advance: Yes, for more details on how to obtain the cheapest prices for Frecce trains see the guide to Italian rail tickets.
Online bookings usually open: Up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; Though the booking periods will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sundays in December and June.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.
The choice of train services - and tickets / prices
The high speed (AV) train service between Roma Termini and Turin is provided by:
(1) these Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia, and
(2) alternative Italo trains
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains can be placed on sale up to 6 months in advance, but the tickets for travel by Italo trains are typically made available around 3 to 4 months ahead.
Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking - the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio or Rail Europe. Though look out for the fact that these ticketing services will charge a booking fee.
The types of ticket:
Up to four core types of ticket will be available for advance booking:
(1) Long-term promotional tickets, such as 'Frecce Special' tickets, give discounts of up to 70% on the 'Base' ticket price.
Though they are made available in limited numbers, so can sell out on popular departures more than a month ahead of the travel date.
Regardless of how popular a departure / train is, they are only available up until 14 days ahead of departure.
They also can't be refunded or transferred to another departure.
(2) Super-Economy tickets are the cheapest option for journeys when a long-term promotion is either not available, or sold out.
They need to be booked more than five days ahead of a travel date.
They also can't be refunded or transferred to another departure.
(3) 'Economy' tickets are mid-priced, but they can be transferred to another departure, up to two hours before the train you were originally booked on, is due to leave.
However, you will need to pay the price difference, if tickets for the train you have swapped to are more expensive (they likely will be).
They also can't be refunded.
(4) Base tickets are the most expensive, but they are more flexible.
They can be refunded if the price per person is more than €10 - And they can also be transferred to another departure up until the time of the of your original departure - Meaning that you can go to the ticket counter and swap them to an earlier or later train.
You will have to pay any price difference, but the advance prices of Base tickets aren't heavily discounted.
You can also transfer them to another departure online, but this needs to be done at least two hours before the original departure time - When there is less than two hours to go, you'll need to use a ticket counter at the station.
Additional information, including what to look out for in general when booking, is available on the general guide to booking Italian rail tickets.
Child tickets:
- Those aged 3 and under travel for free, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
- Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount on the 'Base' ticket price.
However, adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; So if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Rail Pass Users:
If you will be travelling with a valid Eurail or InterRail pass, you will need to reserve prior to boarding these trains, either at the station (using a Trenitalia ticket machine or ticket desk) OR by booking them online.
How to book the rail pass reservations online is included on our guide to using rail passes in Italy.
Route Information
Option 2: taking the high speed Italo trains
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
4hr 35min - 4hr 44min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
7 x trains per day
Is the journey from Rome to Turin direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, but south of Firenze this route is comparatively scenic for a high-speed line route.
See the videos in the Journey Information.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Rome to Bologna?
Many of these trains also call in Firenze / Florence and Bologna - and all of these trains call in Milan
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Torino Porta Susa from Roma Termini on this journey option?
- Before 10:30 on Monday To Saturday
- Before 11:00 on Sunday
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Torino / Turin?
Torino Porta Susa is served by the Torino Metro and tram line 13 also links the station to the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Torino Porta Susa station.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Roma Termini to Turin on this journey option
After 19:00 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Rome?
Roma Termini is served by two lines of the Metro - see the Station Guide for more info, plus a choice of accommodation convenient for the station.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Rome to Turin trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Rome to Turin trains?
It can be up to 4 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Rome to Turin trains?
Children aged 3 and under travel free of charge, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
Children aged 4 to 13 also travel for free, if they are accompanied by at least one adult on the 'Family Offer'.
Though otherwise there is no discount on tickets for children aged 4 to 13 - see the Ticket Information
Does the ticket for these Rome to Turin trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Rome to Turin trains?
Rail passes are not valid on these trains.
Is catering available on the Rome to Turin trains on this journey option?
There is no bistro/bar car, snacks and drinks can be purchased from vending machines.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.
Purchase Tickets
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Trainline ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option for: Comparing different train services; Booking international journeys with connections; Travelling between the UK to destinations beyond Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris - and for international travellers who don't reside in western Europe.
Trainline Guide
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Rail Europe ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option when booking international journeys with connections and for travellers who don't reside in western Europe. Use the easy options on its home page if you will be booking tickets with a railcard: Or purchasing rail pass reservations.
Other Ticket Providers
Italo Guide
Italo trains compete with the Frecce services, provided by the national rail operator, Trenitalia, on the high speed routes which link major cities in Italy.
The Italo booking site only sells tickets for journeys by its trains.
Happy rail Guide
Happy Rail is a Netherlands rail ticket agency which sells tickets for both national and international journeys within a range of countries including Belgium France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland.
HappyRail doesn't charge booking fees in the conventional sense, but if you're not Dutch you can expect to pay additional transaction fees, which will be added to the total cost.
That's because the most common form of online payment used in The Netherlands is 'iDEAL' and HappyRail doesn't charge a transaction fee for 'iDEAL' payments, but only Dutch residents can sign up to 'iDEAL'.
Other forms of payment include Visa debit cards will incur a fee.
Travel Information
Final Destination: Torino Porta Nuova
All of these trains also call at: Roma Tiburtina and Firenze S.M.Novella and Bologna and at Milano Centrale
They reverse direction on departure from both Firenze and Milano.
Arriving in Torino/Turin:
These trains will call at Torino Porta Susa station before going on to terminate at Torino Porta Nuova station.
So it's worth checking which of these stations in Torino will suit you best before making a booking.
Both stations are on the Torino Metro, so if your final destination is adjacent to a metro station, the quickest option will be to leave the train at Torino Porta Susa and connect to the Metro there.
The journey time is how long it takes these trains to travel to Porta Susa station; add on another 10 minutes if you want to leave these trains at Porta Nuova station.
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Good to Know
The final depature of the day at 19:50 is faster by around 25 mins as it doesn't divert off the direct route in order to call at Firenze/Florence.
These Italo trains take the same route as the high speed Frecce trains
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: Around 3 - 4 months ahead of the travel date
The choice of train services - and tickets / prices
The faster (AV) train service between Rome and Turin is provided by:
(1) these Italo trains
(2) alternative Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 6 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 3 to 4 months ahead.
However, Trenitalia does not sell tickets for the Italo trains - and Italo does not sell tickets for the Trenitalia trains.
If you're booking no more than 4 months ahead and have no particular preference for the train that you will be taking - the price and departure times of the Frecce and Italo trains can be directly compared on Trainline or Omio or Rail Europe. Though look out for the fact that these ticketing services will charge a booking fee.
Additional information, including what to look out for in general when booking, is available on the general guide to booking Italian rail tickets.
The types of ticket
Up to four types of tickets are available for journeys by Italo trains - regardless of the type of ambience / travel class you wish to travel by.
The three types of ticket which are always available are:
(1) Low Cost tickets = You can change the class, date and time of your trip, as many times as you like, up to 72 hours before scheduled departure - Subject to availability
But will be charged 20% of the price initially paid + plus any price difference with the original price
You can purchase a Refund Option for an additional cost - and if you then want to cancel you will receive 80% of the price paid; Without it this type of ticket is not refundable
(2) Economy = You can change the class, date and time of your trip, as many times as you like, up to 3 minutes before scheduled departure - Subject to availability
But will be charged 20% of the price initially paid + plus any price difference with the original price
If you want to cancel you will receive 60% of the price paid.
(3) Flex = You can change the class, date and time of your trip, as many times as you like up to 3 minutes before scheduled departure - without paying any price difference from the offer available at the time of booking.
If you want to cancel you will receive 80% of the price paid
Plus if you miss your train, you will have an hour to re-book by the next available departure - but this can only be arranged at an Italo booking desk at a station, or by telephone.
When long term promotions such as the Extra Summer Offer are available, they will be the cheapest type of ticket, but they cannot be re-booked or refunded.
Child tickets:
- Those aged 3 and under travel for free, but they cannot occupy their own seats.
- On the Family Offer ticket, children aged 4 to 13 travel for free if they are in a travel party of 2 to 4 people, with at least one of them being an adult (aged 15 and over).
However, this Family Offer only applies when the Adult purchases tickets at the Flex fare price - Though the Adult(s) will receive a 50% discount.
The offer is only available when travelling in Smart class (standard class).
Worth knowing is that this offer has terms, which are atypical of Flex tickets, including
- must be purchased at least 3 days before the departure date
- no changes or refunds.
When not booking under the Family Offer, children aged 4 to 13 will be charged Adult rates.
Rail passes
Eurail and InterRail passes can't be used on Italo trains.
Route Information
Option 3; taking the Frecciabianca train
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
6hr 43min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
hh1 x train per day
Is the journey from Rome to Turin direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
There are multiple coastal views particularly, between La Spezia and Genoa - see the the Journey Information.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Rome to Bologna?
This train also calls in Pisa, Viareggio, Chiavari and Genoa
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Torino / Turin?
Torino Porta Susa is served by the Torino Metro and tram line 13 also links the station to the city centre.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Torino Porta Susa station.
How easy is it to get to the station in Rome?
Roma Termini is served by two lines of the Metro - see the Station Guide for more info, plus a choice of accommodation convenient for the station.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Rome to Turin trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking with Trenitalia
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Rome to Turin trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Rome to Turin trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Does the ticket for these Rome to Turin trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Rome to Turin trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.
Is catering available on the Rome to Turin trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.
Purchase Tickets
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Trainline ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option for: Comparing different train services; Booking international journeys with connections; Travelling between the UK to destinations beyond Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris - and for international travellers who don't reside in western Europe.
Trainline Guide
Exclusive for New Customers: Receive a 10% discount by using the code 24NOV on any purchase with a maximum total price of £100, until 28 November 2024 (11:59 pm CET). Limit one coupon per qualifying booking. Cannot be combined, transferred or exchanged.
Omio Guide
Omio is an online ticket agency which offers tickets for rail journeys in France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain.
The three key advantages of using Omio are
- it offers prices in multiple currencies
- it usually offers price comparison with other modes of travel including flights and buses
- when visiting Europe, you can book journeys in multiple countries in one transaction.
The disadvantage of booking with Omio is that it often adds a booking fee to the final price; therefore when it does so without offering a price advantage, SMTJ doesn't tend to offer Omio as a booking option.
ShowMeTheJourney earns a small commission on Rail Europe ticket sales. It can be a particularly good option when booking international journeys with connections and for travellers who don't reside in western Europe. Use the easy options on its home page if you will be booking tickets with a railcard: Or purchasing rail pass reservations.
Other Ticket Providers
Trenitalia Guide
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
- Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
- Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
- The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Italia Rail Guide
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Travel Information
Final Destination: Torino Porta Nuova
This train does not call at Torino Porta Susa station
The train also calls at: La Spezia and Genova
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Good to Know
This tilting Frecce train takes an entirely different non-high speed route from Roma to Torino.
Despite its slower speed it isn't typically cheaper than the high speed trains and rail pass users will have to pay the same €10 reservation fee, but if you've already travelled between Rome and Turin on the high speed route and would rather take a scenic journey it's an alternative worth considering.
The route that this train takes, follows the Mediterranean Coast north from Rome, there are sea views south of Civitavecchia and north of Grosetto; though the railway also heads inland between Livorno and La Spezia.
These coastal views are on the left, but to see them you need to be sat on the right when boarding at Roma Termini; on departure the train will head south and then loop around the city in a semi-circle before heading north.
However, this is a journey that becomes more spectacular, the further north you travel.
After La Spezia ,there are some occasional coastal views for around 20 mins, while the train passes through the Cinque Terre.
Keep your eyes peeled as the train rushes from tunnel to tunnel.
However, the best of the sea views are between Sestri Levant and Genova.
The part of the journey north of La Spezia is so fabulous that it has been included on Tour Radar's list of Europe's most scenic train rides.
SMTJ wasn't lucky with the weather when we travelled between La Spezia and Genova, but this attempt at a video montage, showcases the journey experience which awaits you.
The highlights are over once the train has reached Genova, the final section of the journey is across flat countryside.Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date
This train departs daily from Roma Termini at 06:57, so target that time when looking up this journey.
Despite this being a much longer journey than that by the high speed Frecce trains it generally isn't any cheaper.
Take this train if you will be using a rail pass and you will pay the same reservation fee as charged on the faster Frecce trains, but if you can face the early start, the plus of taking this train is the scenery; For some of the ride, it's much more dramatic than that which can be seen from the high speed route.
Route Information
Option 4: taking the Intercity train
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
7hr 43min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
1 x train per day
Purchase Tickets
Italia Rail Guide
Italiarail lives up to its name by selling tickets for rail journeys within Italy and the core feature of its service is that it is primarily designed to be used by international visitors to Italy.
So the English translations of place names are used when looking up journeys and the terms and conditions for using each type of ticket are clearly explained.
It also clearly points out the additional costs of upgrading to other classes and types of tickets while spelling out the additional benefits of doing so.
Though Italiarail will charge a booking fee, typically of around €3.
The Early Bird service
Italiarail has launched an 'early bird' pre-booking service for journeys by Frecce trains.
Tickets can be booked up to a year ahead of travel at a flat-rate price per route, before the tickets have been released for sale by Trenitalia.
If when they are placed on sale, the price is cheaper than what you have already paid to Italiarail, it will automatically refund the price difference.
Conversely, if the price is more expensive, you won't be charged the price difference.
You can also have the peace of mind of securing your seat(s) on the Frecce train(s) when you are first planning a trip.
If before the tickets are placed on sale, you decide to change your plans, you can request a refund; but once the tickets are released for sale, you will then be bound by the terms and conditions of the ticket(s) you have booked.
Trenitalia Guide
Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:
- Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
- Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
- The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
Travel Information
Final Destination: Torino Porta Nuova
*This train does not call at Torino Porta Susa
This train also calls at: Roma Ostiense La Spezia and Genova
This is the only direct train between Roma Ostiense station and Torino.
This is a direct journey
You will be travelling on one of these trains...
Journey Features
Good to Know
If price matters more than journey time this daily Intercity train is usually by far the cheapest option when making a journey by train from Roma/Rome to Torino/Turin; and it also takes a more spectacular route than the high speed trains.
If you will be travelling with an InterRail or Eurail pass, you can also save €7 by taking this train.
This train takes the same route as the Frecciabianca train.
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months* ahead of the travel date
This train is usually scheduled to depart daily from Roma Termin station at 09:57, so target that departure time when looking up this journey.
If the cheapest Super Economy tickets are still available, you can save more than €20 by taking this train in comparison to the much faster Frecce trains.
Rail pass users
Target this train if you want to avoid the €10 rail pass reservation fees charged on the Frecce services; both the high speed trains and the Frecciabainca train.
Though if you'll want the peace of mind of being able to remain in the same seat for the entire journey, paying the optional €3 reservation fee is virtually essential.
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