The 'Frecce' trains operated by Trenitalia share the route, which is high speed between Bologna and Firenze with Italo trains.
They have similar speeds, so the differences between the two services are to do with the on-board experiences, check out the 'Trains' guides below; and the fact that tickets for the Italo trains and Frecce trains can be purchased from different online booking agents - it's a route on which you can save by booking in advance.
The Frecce and Italo services are the only direct trains from Verona to Firenze/Florence.
Final Destination: Roma or Sibari or Napoli
These Frecce trains travelling on the Verona to Roma route used to avoid Firenze S.M.Novella, the main city center station in Firenze/Florence, but they now follow the same route as that taken by the alternative service of Italo trains.
So when travelling from Verona city centre to Florence city centre by train, depending on your departure time, there is now a choice of these Frecce trains or Italo trains; see the 'Tickets' info for tips on how to compare the prices of the two services.
7 x trains per day
*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 Verona and Firenze/Florence 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.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Trenitalia | * | |
Italia Rail | * | |
Save A Train | * | |
Trainline | * | |
Omio | * |
There are no Intercity services on the Verona to Firenze/Florence route.
There is no high speed line between Verona and Bologna, but the route uses the high speed line between Bologna and Firenze, which is mainly in tunnels.
Final Destination: Roma
The alternative service of Frecce trains travelling on the Verona to Roma route used to avoid Firenze S.M.Novella, the main city centre station in Firenze/Florence, but they now follow the same route as that taken by these Italo services.
So when travelling from Verona city centre to Florence city centre by train, depending on your departure time, there is now a choice of those Frecce trains or these Italo trains.
5 x trains per day
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open:: around 3 months ahead of the travel date
The high speed (AV) train service between Verona and Firenze/Florence is provided by;
(1) Italo trains
(2) Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Tickets for the Frecce trains are placed on sale usually around 6 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are usually 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; though look out for the fact that both of these services will charge a booking fee.
Also 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.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
Italo | from €9.90 | |
Omio | from €10 | |
Trainline | from €9.90 | |
Happy rail | from €9.90 |
These Italo trains take the same route as the Frecce trains
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