Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia compete with Italo trains on Italy's fastest high speed route.
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno or Reggio d. Calabria
Most trains also call at: Reggio - Emillia AV connections are available by train to the station in the town center.
The trains on this route from Torino to Bologna commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
Mon - Fri = 17 x trains per day
Saturday = 15 x trains
Sunday = 18 x trains
*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 period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December.
The faster (AV) train services between and Turin/Torino and Bologna is provided by
(1) these Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia and
(2) alternative Italo trains
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed up to 6 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets 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.
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.
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 with Trainline or Omio, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
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.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Trenitalia | from €19.90 | |
Italia Rail | from €19.90 | |
Trainline | from €19.90 | |
Save A Train | from €19.90 | |
Omio | from €19.90 |
Most of the trains will reverse direction due to a station call at Milano Centrale, but the exceptions are the departures which are typically leave Porta Susa station at 06:00; 07:00; 14:00 and 15:50.
These trains travel at speeds of up to 290 km/h on the two fastest railway lines in Italy between Torino and Milano; and then between Milano and Bologna.
So the only part of the trip that isn't at high speed is the part of the journey between them, through the city of Milan.These trains will reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale station.
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Bari or Reggio di Calabria
All trains also call at: Reggio - Emillia AV connections are available by train to the station in the town center.
The trains on this route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
The Metro calls at both Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
Mon - Sat = 13 x trains per day
Sunday = 11 x trains
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open:: around 3 months ahead of the travel date
The train service between Milano and Bologna 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, though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Eurail and InterRail passes can't be used on Italo trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Italo | from €18.90 | |
Omio | from €18.90 | |
Trainline | from €18.90 | |
Happy rail | from €18.90 | |
Happy rail | from €18.90 |
These trains all reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale station.
These trains take the same route as the Frecce trains.
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