First and Second Class Seating

What’s the difference between first and second class?

First class seating is more spacious with fewer seats per compartment, and usually more quiet. There is more room for luggage and will generally be less crowded as most passengers typically travel in second class. First class accommodations may also include laptop connection plugs, complimentary soft drinks, free newspaper of the day, leather seats, and/or meals.

There are benefits on overnight trains as well; first class passengers are usually alloted a single or double sleeper compartment, while others may be required to occupy couchettes with up to 6 persons per compartment.

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Inside Italy to receive discounts based on age, the following qualifications must be met:
Senior:Train operators in Italy do not offer a discount for Seniors.
Youth:Train operators in Italy do not offer a discount for Youths.
Child:To qualify for Child fares, passengers must be aged between 4 and 11 years inclusive
To receive discounts based on number of people travelling together please be aware that only groups of 10 adult people (2 children = 1 adult) will be entitled to a variable discount depending on train type, journey and date of travel.

Please be aware that the system will automatically calculate any child or group discount you might be entitled to; no Senior or Youth discounts can be bought for single tickets purchased outside of Italy; Senior, Youth and Child discounts are bookable for railpasses covering Italy, please choose the relevant option at the time of booking.
This option is for customers who have previously purchased a pass or open ticket, but wish to travel on a train where a reservation is required.

A pass or open ticket does not guarantee a seat on such trains.

In Italy, most trains require a reservation. Check with the rail operator you wish to use if you are not sure whether a reservation is required.