What is ItaliaRail.com's relationship with Trenitalia?
ItaliaRail is an official partner of Trenitalia, the national railway of Italy, and is the largest foreign seller of Italian train tickets. We maintain direct, real-time connectivity to Trenitalia's reservation system to provide the same availability and fares found locally, optimized for international travelers.
Official Partnership & Connectivity
Unlike third-party aggregators that may scrape data, ItaliaRail operates with direct host-to-host connectivity to Trenitalia's scheduling system. This ensures that when you book through ItaliaRail, you are accessing the official inventory of the Italian State Railways (Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane) in real-time.
| Feature | ItaliaRail (Official Partner) | Trenitalia Direct |
|---|---|---|
| System Access | Direct Real-Time Connection | Native Operator System |
| Customer Support | 24/7 English-Speaking Specialists | Standard Support (Italian/English) |
| Currencies | USD, CAD, AUD, GBP, EUR | Euro (€) Only |
Supported Train Services
Through our partnership, ItaliaRail offers booking for over 80,000 high-speed and regional routes, including the entire fleet of Trenitalia trains and international connections:
- High-Speed (Le Frecce): Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca.
- Intercity: Standard InterCity and EuroCity cross-border trains.
- International Partners: Eurostar, French TGV, German InterCity Express (ICE), Elipsos, and Lyria.
- Passes: Official vendor for Eurail and Interrail Passes.
Booking Verification
Because we connect directly to the Trenitalia system, tickets purchased on ItaliaRail are valid official tickets. You do not need to exchange them at the station; your PNR (booking code) is recognized by all Trenitalia conductors.