Italian trains: Intercity
Italian Intercity trains
- Book up to 90 days in advance
- E-ticket
- Regional trains
Overview
Italian trains: Intercity
Intercity trains in Italy are comfortable and offer a quick way to travel between all major cities and towns. They stop more regularly on their route as opposed to high speed trains in Italy. Intercity trains which operate during the night are called Intercity Notte. All Intercity trains in Italy are operated by Trenitalia, the national railway company.
| Main routes | Travel time |
|---|---|
| Pisa-Genova | 2h17 |
| Venice-Trieste | 1h53 |
« The announcement audio on bored was not clear and was only said in Italian. The station signage was not visible at night. As such we missed our stop and have to take another train back. The ground crew was very helpful in getting us back to Assissi. »
Practical information
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Print your ticket anywhere and anytime before your travel. Skip shipping fees.
- Italian trains: Intercity tickets are open for booking 90 days ahead.
- Get the lowest prices by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell the fastest.
- Opt for off-peak trains when you have to travel short notice. They are more affordable than morning and evening trains along with those running on holiday eves, Friday and Sunday afternoon.
A class apart
Classes of service
| First class | Second class | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable seats Spacious seats with a headrest and generous legroom. | ||
| Bar buffet car Access to the bar buffet car where snacks and beverages can be bought. | ||
| Reclining seats Cosy with more legroom, reclining seats are ideal to enjoy the trip. |
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Reviews & ratings Italian trains: Intercity
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Value for moneyConvenienceMissed our stop | Consuelo m. | 6 November 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceLeg 4 of my mini adventure | Norrie b. | 10 September 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceNot cool | Inger Hanne v. | 15 August 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceEasy and convenient | Ashita m. | 1 August 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceGood | Maria j. | 21 June 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceGood | Maria j. | 21 June 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceIt’s convenient and fast | Wai Shing s. | 24 May 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceAmazing !! | Sameer s. | 6 December 2015
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Value for moneyConveniencePictorial Trip | Nilotpal b. | 11 November 2015
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Florence to Pisa | . | 1 November 2015
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