The fast ferry head to Messina from Villa San Giovanni

Torino / Turin to Villa S. Giovanni by train

How to travel from to Villa. S. Giovanni on an epic journey by high speed train

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From Torino Porta Susa to Villa S. Giovanni

Travel Information

Final Destination: Reggio di Calabria

The train also calls at: Paola and Lamezia Terme

Departing from Turin/Torino:

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.
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

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Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date

These trains are usually scheduled to depart from Torino Porta Nuova station at 08:00 and 10:00 and from Torino Porta Susa station at 08:10 and 10:10, so target those times when looking up this journey.

Where to book
Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia *

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 *

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.

Save A Train *

Save A Train Guide

On this journey

Journey Features

Scenic - YesCoastal viewsHigh Speed (partial journey)

Good to Know

Connecting to the Blu Jet fast ferries to Messina:

At Villa S. Giovanni station a straightforward transfer is available into the fast ferries operated by Blu Jet, which take just 20 minutes to make the sea crossing to Messina.

The ferry timetable is arranged to ensure good connections with these faster Frecce trains.

Though you will also need to purchase separate tickets for the fast ferry on arrival at Villa S. Giovanni.

Journey Description

Step on board and experience one of Europe's most epic train journeys!

It is a journey of six distinct phases.

(1) For the part of the journey the train will speed past the cars on the parallel autostrada for most of the journey between Torino and Milano.

(2) Between Milano and Bologna the trains are at their fastest on this stretch of high speed line - which is fortunate as there's nothing much to see.

(3) Between Bologna and Firenze 99% of the journey is in tunnels - these trains divert off of the direct route to call at Firenze S.M.Novella.

(4) The high speed line between Firenze and Roma isn't quite as fast as that between Milano and Bologna, but pleasing distant views of hills can be seen from either side of the train.

(5) The train will once again hit its top speed as it whizzes down the high speed line between Roma and Napoli.

(6) The spectacular coastal views kick in shortly after departure from Salerno.

They are so fabulous that the part of the journey south of Napoli/Naples, which equates to 90% of the trip, has been included on The Guardian's pick of the world's best rail journeys.

To make the most of those views on these trains, you'll need to hope that your reserved seat will be on the right-hand side of the train, as you head south of Salerno - because that side of the train will face the coast.

The train will reverse direction on departure from these stations - Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M. Novella and Roma Termini

The Castello di Sammezzano can be seen on the left after Florence The Castello di Sammezzano can be seen on the left after Florence
Racing over the river Paglia and leaving Umbria Racing over the river Paglia and leaving Umbria
Heading south through Umbria on the Florence to Rome high speed line Heading south through Umbria on the Florence to Rome high speed line
 typical view of the villages and hills south of Florence typical view of the villages and hills south of Florence
The views of the Appenine foothills continue on route to Napoli The views of the Appenine foothills continue on route to Napoli
Heading south from Salerno Heading south from Salerno
For more than an hour the railway is close to the shore For more than an hour the railway is close to the shore
The views of the beaches are on the right The views of the beaches are on the right
For much of the final hour you can look down on the coast For much of the final hour you can look down on the coast
Nearing the end of the journey Nearing the end of the journey
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