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✓ Frecciarossa Executive Class tickets are easily booked with Omio
✓ Simply add the Executive option while booking and enjoy tickets on your phone and live journey updates during your Italian trip!
Luxury Train Rides in Italy with Frecciarossa Executive Class
Traveling by train in Italy is one of the best ways to experience the country’s diverse landscape while exploring Italy’s historic cities and its rich cultural heritage. Frecciarossa’s Executive Class trains create a luxury train experience that is both sustainable and fast, thanks to its modern fleet of high-speed Frecciarossa 1000 trains. Read on to find out all about the perks of traveling first class with a Frecciarossa Executive Class ticket, including how to buy train tickets, the difference between Frecciarossa Executive vs Frecciarossa Business Class, and the top destinations to travel by train in Italy.
Travel luxuriously in the Frecciarossa Executive carriage, designed to be sleek, modern and spacious. Credit: Trenitalia
Exclusive perks with Frecciarossa Executive Class
If you want to upgrade your ticket for top comfort, the Frecciarossa Executive Class ticket is the highest tiered option for Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa trains. Freciarossa’s ticket options include Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. The Executive Class carriages seat ten passengers in total, all of whom will be seated in super-wide, champagne-colored leather armchairs in rows of two. With plenty of space between them (one and a half meters to be exact) and 74 centimeters wide, they are ideal for ultimate comfort and relaxation while traveling. The seats are all fitted with a power-assisted system to help find the ideal resting position thanks to the large reclining backrest and leg rest extension. It is also possible to rotate each chair by 180° so that you can always face the direction of travel.
For all Executive Class passengers, a welcome drink will be served on arrival – this can be from a choice of soft drinks, DOC wine, craft beer and warm beverages. Executive Class Passengers will have a choice of seasonal, Italian dishes designed by the top TV chef Carlo Cracco and the bar will remain open for passengers throughout the journey. Meals and beverages will be served by staff to deliver top-quality seat service. Executive Class customers have extra-luggage space, access to free WIFI, extra leg-room, plug sockets, and free access to the onboard meeting room.
At all main train stations in Italy, Executive Class passengers also have access to the exclusive FRECCIAClub and FRECCIALounge: a place to relax while waiting for your train to pull in. FRECCIALounges come equipped with their own Bistro, charging points, WIFI and comfortable seating. Staff are also on-hand to help with your onward travel and answer any questions about your trains or journey.
How do I buy a Frecciarossa Executive Ticket?
Simply search for your journey on the Omio app or website to find the latest Frecciarossa trains schedules. Once you’ve selected the destination and departure time, you will be presented with an option to book on any of the Frecciarossa classes, including Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. You will be given a clear overview of the price differences and the onboard services provided with each fare. From here, simply select the Executive category and enjoy all the extra perks for your chosen train journey. It’s that easy
About Frecciarossa 1000 trains
The elegant, new Frecciarossa 1000 trains are top of the line in their innovation and technology. These trains can reach a maximum speed of 248 mph (400 km/h) whilst the commercial maximum speed is 186 mph (300 km/h). The Frecciarossa 1000 is the first high-speed train to receive an EPD (Environmental Impact Certificate) thanks to its construction and emissions level, which range at 28 micrograms per passenger (per km), as well as its design which minimizes sound and vibrations for an extra smooth journey. They are a sleek, reliable and comfortable way to travel by train in Italy.
Why book Frecciarossa Executive tickets?
Frecciarossa Executive Class is for travelers looking for luxury train rides in Italy, it is the top-tier service among Trenitalia’s first class offerings. The limited number of passengers per carriage gives Executive Class guests extra privacy, whilst the wide, ergonomic seats provide the highest comfort. The FRECCIAClub and FRECCIALounge are available in eleven major cities in Italy including Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Naples, Padua, Venice, Bari, Salerno, and Verona. The exclusive lounges have a Bistro, information desk, charging points, comfortable seats, hot and cold drinks plus WIFI. Traveling with Frecciarossa’s Executive Class ticket means you can leave from one city center and arrive at another feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Frecciarossa Premium Class ticket type comparison
| Class | Standard | Premium | Business | Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Silent area | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✖ |
| Wide, reclinable leather seats | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extra baggage space | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Welcome drinks | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Welcome food | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting room | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ |
| Open bar | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ |
| Lounge Access | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✓ |
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Wide, reclinable leather seats that turn around to face the direction of travel. Source: Trenitalia
Catering services onboard Frecciarossa Executive Class
Italy is famous around the world for its delicious food and the Frecciarossa trains are no exception. As well as a welcome drink on arrival, Executive Class passengers can sit back and enjoy seat service for drinks and food. There are three different menus to choose from (consisting of a main dish, a snack, dessert, and a mini bottle of water) designed by top TV chef Carlo Cracco. Passengers can select his signature dishes from the monthly à la carte menu with complimentary snacks and drinks during the ride.
Exclusive for the Executive Class is also the service of Itinere which includes alcoholic beverages – DOC and DOCG wines and craft beers – as well as Italian coffee made by Illy.
Enjoy a seasonal menu on Frecciarossa’s Executive trains. Source: Trenitalia
Hassle-free service with the FrecciaBistrò
The FrecciaBistrò is there to satisfy food cravings with selected Italian products. You can select any available snack, dish or drink by ordering directly from the staff or through the FRECCE* Portal. You can have the food brought to your seat, and anything that’s not covered in the ticket price can be paid for on delivery with a hassle-free transaction.
Top Frecciarossa destinations
Discover the top things to do for popular Frecciarossa destinations! For more inspiration on what to do in Italy check out the Window Seat, the online travel magazine by Omio.
Popular Frecciarossa journeys with Frecciarossa Executive Class services
Here are some of the most popular connections and their starting prices (subject to availability, prices may vary). *Please note that the Executive service is not provided between Fiumicino Airport and Rome Termini.
High-speed trains from Milan Malpensa Airport to Rome
Flying into Milan and looking for a quick and convenient connection to Rome? Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecciarossa trains get from Milan airport to Rome in around 4 h 21 min, covering a distance of 318 miles (513 km). The high-speed rail service connecting Milan airport to Rome city center is part of a wider enterprise to create quick connections between ‘smart’ airport hubs and Italian cities.
Trenitalia offers many more routes from international airports in Italy to major cities. Download the Omio app to find more information on Trenitalia trains around Italy. You’ll find the fastest routes, the latest timetable and options to book your tickets today.
FAQ about Frecciarossa
What is the Frecciarossa Executive Class cancellation policy like?
Will I get compensated if a Frecciarossa train arrives late?
- 25% of the ticket price for a delay ranging from 60 to 119 minutes.
- 50% of the ticket price for a delay of at least 120 minutes.