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Which is better Trenitalia or Italo?

Like I mentioned above, Italo is usually cheaper than Trenitalia but because the cabins on lower-class tickets aren't the most comfortable, I'll usually consider Italo only for trains that are less than 2 or 3 hours long unless the Comfort ticket class is cheaper than Trenitalia.



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There isn't a huge difference in the overall travel experience between Italo and TrenItalia. They travel on the same tracks, and the speed is the same. (Both Italo and FrecciaRossa trains have a max speed of 300 km/hour, or 186 mph.) And the likelihood of delay is about the same.

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Because these train trips are all about the view, cars with wrap-around windows are common. Perhaps the most popular scenic train route in Italy is the Bernina Express, which connects Tirano in Italy to St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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The trains are well equip, well air conditioned, the bathrooms were great, especially the first class bathrooms were great. First time used first class and it was a great experience. We found some great tickets from Rome to Venice and was the best choice for the long trip. The ride to Bologna was great too, on time.

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Tirano to St Moritz Among the most famous train routes in the world, the Bernina Express is the highest train in Europe and one of those railway experiences you should try and do at least once in your lifetime.

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Trenitalia. Trenitalia is the main operator of rail services in Italy, formed by the Italian government and entirely state-owned. The types of trains that Trenitalia run can be split broadly into two categories – high-speed trains and regional trains.

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Like I mentioned above, Italo is usually cheaper than Trenitalia but because the cabins on lower-class tickets aren't the most comfortable, I'll usually consider Italo only for trains that are less than 2 or 3 hours long unless the Comfort ticket class is cheaper than Trenitalia.

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With Italo you can choose your seat to travel! Whether you are interested in a window seat to enjoy the view or you prefer a single seat to have more privacy or equipped with a small table to work in comfort or near the corridor, Italo allows you to select the seat that suits you at promotional prices starting from 2€.

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Luggage is included in the ticket price. There is no limit on the number and size of the items of luggage you take on board, but Italo asks you to keep in mind the limited space available on a train. The luggage areas in the vestibule of each coach are under video surveillance.

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Orient Express La Dolce Vita Dining & Hospitality In collaboration with renowned local and international chefs and sommeliers, travellers will experience 5-star service on board, savouring the beauty and excellence of “Made in Italy” through award-winning Italian wines and exclusive haute cuisine.

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1944 Balvano train disaster, it was the deadliest railway accident in Italian history and one of the worst railway disasters ever.

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All seats on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca & InterCity trains are reserved, so they can in theory sell out. However, as there are so many trains each with hundreds of seats there are almost always places available on most trains even just before departure.

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Trenitalia is Italy's national train operator and their premier train category is Frecciarossa or red arrow. Some of these can reach 300 km/h (186 mph) on Italy's high-speed lines.

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Most cities and towns in Italy are served by what are called “regional” trains, which are slower and often older trains. There are a few different names for regional trains in Italy, including Regionale (abbreviated with an R on train schedules), InteRegionale (IR), Diretto (D), and Espresso (E).

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Every passenger of Trenitalia can take luggage and suitcases on board the train for free. Trenitalia luggage policy is not strict about the number of suitcases and dimensions limit, and it doesn't require any fee or extra fee in case of overweight or oversize luggage.

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Bathrooms are easily accessible on all trains and are frequently marked with the letters WC (Water Closet).

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Some trains require seat reservations, and on other trains it's optional. If you're riding a train on which reservations are only recommended or completely optional and you don't have a reservation, you can sit in any available seat in the appropriate class you have booked.

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