Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 4 months ahead of the travel date (usually)
THE TRAIN SERVICE:
Trenitalia’s Frecce trains compete with Italo trains on the high speed route between Torino and Bologna.
So the high speed (AV) train service between Torino/Turin and Bologna comprises:
(1) THESE Frecce trains
(2) The Italo trains
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FINDING A TICKET:
Tickets for these Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance, but the Italo train tickets are made available around 5 months ahead (usually).
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.
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.
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Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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Trenitalia | from €19.90 | |
ItaliaRail | from €19.90 | |
Trainline | from €19.90 | |
SaveATrain | from €19.90 | |
Omio | from €19.90 |
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno
The trains on this route from Torino to Bologna commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
Some of these trains will reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale station.
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The alternative Italo trains:
Alternative Italo trains share this Torino to Bologna high speed route with these Frecce trains.
They're less frequent, but can be cheaper - the departure times and prices can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' below.
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli or Salerrno
The trains on this route from Torino to Bologna commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
As all seats are reserved, including yours, you won't have to worry about no spare seats being available if you board at Torino Porta Susa.
The city centre Metro stations are Re:Umberto and Vinzaglio.
Though if you will be travelling with luggage, it can be a better idea to board these trains at Porta Nuova, you'll increase your chances of being able to find an optimum space in which to store your bags.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
Some of these trains will reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale station.
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The alternative Italo trains:
Alternative Italo trains share this Torino to Bologna high speed route with these Frecce trains.
They're less frequent, but can be cheaper - the departure times and prices can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites, see the 'Ticket Information' below.
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 5 months ahead of the travel date (usually)
THE TRAIN SERVICE:
These Italo trains compete with Trenitalia’s Frecce trains on the high speed route between Torino and Bologna
So the high speed (AV) train service between Torino and Bologna comprises:
(1) Frecce trains - which are operated by Trenitalia
(2) THESE Italo trains
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FINDING A TICKET:
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.
Tickets for the Trenitalia Frecce trains are placed on sale around 4 months in advance, but these Italo train tickets are made available around 5 months ahead (usually).
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.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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Italo | from €18.90 | |
Omio | from €18.90 | |
Trainline | from €18.90 | |
Happyrail | from €18.90 | |
Happyrail | from €18.90 |
Final Destination: Roma or Napoli
The trains on this route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
The Metro calls at both Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
These trains will reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale station.
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The alternative Frecce trains:
Alternative Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia share this Torino to Bologna high speed route with these Italo trains.
They're more frequent and both departure times and prices can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites - see the 'Ticket Information' below.
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Final Destination: Roma or Napoli
The trains on this route commence their journeys at Torino Porta Nuova station.
They depart from there around 10 mins before they depart from Torino Porta Susa.
If you will be commencing your journey on the Torino Metro, it can make sense to head to Porta Susa in order to take these trains.
The Metro calls at both Porta Nuova and Porta Susa stations.
Though whether you travel from Porta Susa or Porta Nuova stations makes no difference to the ticket price.
These trains will reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale station.
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The alternative Frecce trains:
Alternative Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia share this Torino to Bologna high speed route with these Italo trains.
They're more frequent and both departure times and prices can be compared on the Omio and Trainline booking websites - see the 'Ticket Information' below.
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If you are new to travelling by train in Italy, our Italian Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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