Italian trains: Frecciargento
Frecciargento: long-distance trains serving popular cities like Rome, Naples, and more.
- Book up to 120 days in advance
- E-ticket
- High Speed trains
Overview
Italian trains: Frecciargento
The Le Frecce high-speed train family includes Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains.
These trains travel at speeds up to 155 miles per hour, and while that makes the journey fast, you’ll find plenty inside the train to savor. You’ll journey through Italy aboard roomy, comfortable trains, enjoying the beautiful scenery out the train window.
There’s simply no worrying about directions or road signs. And Le Frecce trains feature smoke-free, air conditioned car where travelers enjoy spacious seats with ample legroom.
Frecciargento trains offer speedy service to the city centers of popular destinations like Rome, Florence, Naples, and more.
Rail Europe offers the same Le Frecce train tickets and fares in North American as are sold in Italy, including access to a vast schedule selection. For your convenience, e-ticketing options are also available. You’ll find a range of tickets that can be tailored toward your individual needs for a truly unique adventure and when you reserve your tickets through Rail Europe, you’ll find the experience just like the train ride. Fast, convenient and hassle-free.
Practical information
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- Italian trains: Frecciargento tickets are open for booking 120 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
| Second class | First class | |
|---|---|---|
| Generous legroom Watch rolling landscapes pass with room to stretch your legs. | ||
| Spacious seats Make yourself at home as you journey from one city to the next in a comfy leather seat with headrest. | ||
| Reclining seats Make yourself at home as you journey from one city to the next in a comfy reclining seat. | ||
| Power sockets Ideal to plug your laptop, phone or any electronic device from your seat. | ||
| Bar buffet car Choose from a variety of tasty snacks and beverages, for purchase, to enjoy on your journey. |
Reviews & ratings Italian trains: Frecciargento
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Value for moneyConvenienceGood experience | Reinhard t. | 2017/01/13
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Value for moneyConvenienceBest way to travel | Lynn b. | 2016/11/12
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Value for moneyConvenienceFrecciarossa | Seong Onn c. | 2016/10/31
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Value for moneyConvenienceSmooth journey | Archi Mohan s. | 2016/10/27
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Value for moneyConvenienceTour by Trenitalia | Sudtheera c. | 2016/10/19
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good trip | . | 2016/10/17
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Value for moneyConvenienceLet’s go by Tranitalia | Sudtheera c. | 2016/10/17
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Value for moneyConvenienceTrain travel in Italy | Susan r. | 2016/10/17
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train | . | 2016/10/09
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trip to firenze was exelent | . | 2016/10/09
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