Frecciarossa

Frecciarossa is Trenitalia's high-speed train brand, reaching up to 300 km/h, with the newer Frecciarossa 1000 hitting 400 km/h. Beyond its Italian domestic network, Frecciarossa also runs direct from Paris to Milan and Turin, linking France and Italy on a single ticket without a flight transfer.

Trenitalia is unifying its high-speed train brand identity. The silver Frecciargento and white Frecciabianca services are gradually merging into the red Frecciarossa family, making the brand easier to recognize. By 2030, 74 new trains are expected to join the fleet.

The new identity centers on a 45-degree tilted "F" mark, inspired by a train's streamlined shape and a sprinting arrow, meant to convey speed and innovation. Trenitalia also partnered with Pantone to certify its own signature color, "Rosso Frecciarossa." For travelers, the red arrow is becoming the one mark to look for on Italy's high-speed trains.

About 6 hours 42 minutes, with 2 daily round trips, passing through Lyon, Chambéry and Modane. For travelers combining Paris with Milan, Venice or Florence, this is a flight-free way to connect both countries.

• From Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Milan (Centrale): Departures are typically around 07:30 and 15:20.
• From Milan (Centrale) to Paris (Gare de Lyon): Departures are typically around 06:25 and 15:53.

About 6 hours 15 minutes, with 2 daily round trips. Turin sits at the foot of the Alps, pairing well with Milan for a Northern Italy itinerary.

Paris to Lyon runs 8 daily round trips at about 2 hours 9 minutes, one of France's busiest high-speed corridors. Paris to Marseille runs 4 daily round trips (from June 2025) at about 3 hours 20 minutes, with Provence easily added along the way.

Executive offers just 10 single seats per carriage, spaced 150cm apart, with an open bar, refined dining, a meeting room and access to Frecciaclub lounges, ideal for travelers who want privacy and comfort.

Business seats 52 per carriage in a 2+1 layout, with 69cm-wide leather seats spaced 106cm apart, plus welcome drinks and snacks.

Standard seats 134 per carriage in a 2+2 layout, with 55.5cm-wide seats, a comfortable and affordable option.

All classes include free WiFi, an onboard entertainment portal and digital newspapers, a dining car, power outlets, air conditioning, luggage space, and a quiet carriage.

Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance, and must be issued within 30 minutes of booking, with a paperless e-ticket option available. Executive passengers get priority platform boarding, and Rome and Milan stations offer fast-track access. No passport or customs check is needed beforehand, just a ticket check onboard. Doors close 1 minute before departure, so arrive at the platform with time to spare.