Rail Online, the international rail ticketing platform and consumer champion, is now offering UK travellers the ability to book Trenitalia’s full range of Italian train journeys, as well as a selection of cross-border connections.
With tickets available for purchase up to six months in advance, Rail Online now provides access to Trenitalia’s extensive fleet of sleek high-speed Frecce trains, connecting major cities and charming lesser-known destinations across Italy.
Trenitalia’s network not only covers Italy but also includes international routes, such as the popular twice-daily service between Milan and Paris, via Lyon and Torino and trains from Milan and Como to the Swiss destinations of Zurich, Spiez and Bern. The introduction of Trenitalia services on Rail Online’s platform opens up exciting opportunities for UK travellers to explore Italy’s world-class cultural and natural attractions.
Rail Online General Manager, Kirsty Blows, says: “With most major cities within three hours of each other and robust competition ensuring train prices are some of the most competitive in Western Europe, high-speed rail travel in Italy is easy, efficient and cost effective.
“At Rail Online we’re passionate about making rail travel as seamless and enjoyable as possible by providing carrier fare price matching, instant refunds on e-tickets, and most importantly zero booking fees. Our innovative platform empowers customers to search, compare, and book rail journeys with ease. The ‘live’ inventory is priced in local currency, enabling UK travellers to plan and manage their itineraries conveniently and with no foreign currency fees.
“By making it easier for travellers to book train journeys, Rail Online is ensuring more Britons than ever before will enjoy the opportunity to experience one of Europe’s most revered rail networks as they explore one of the world’s great destinations.”
Rail Online’s Italian inventory includes a number of special rates and offers to give customers the best fares*:
- Eurail and Interrail Passholder Fares – Eurail and Interrail passes booked with Rail Online can add seat reservations for Italian trains
- Frecce Special – Travel with discounts of up to 70%
- Me&You fares – Travel as a pair for discounts of up to 50%
- Together – A special offer for groups of 3-5 people travelling together, with discounts of up to 60%
- Children Free – On Intercity trains, children under the age of 15 years travel for free, while adults enjoy a 40% discount on the Base price
- Super Economy Fares – The best fares available in all classes of travel, saving up to 40% from the base fares
(*All discounted fares are strictly available in limited numbers)
By adding Trenitalia services to its offering, Rail Online further expands its comprehensive European rail options, which already include rail passes, Eurostar services, and high-speed journeys connecting France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland.
With a strong commitment to convenience and sustainability, Rail Online delivers e-tickets for both domestic and international travel directly to customers within minutes of booking, eliminating the need for paper tickets. The company aims to maximise customer satisfaction and minimise the environmental impact of rail travel.
To find out more or to purchase tickets, visit rail.online or download the dedicated Rail Online app, available via the App Store and Google Play.
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Notes to Editors:
- James Dunne, CEO and founder of Rail Online is available for comment or interview on request.
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About Rail Online
Founded in 2019 by Australian tourism & transport expert, James Dunne, Rail Online is an international rail ticketing platform launched in the UK in May 2023 and is National Rail Accredited.
Rail Online is a consumer champion, offering fairer fares for British passengers thanks to zero booking fees. The platform also offers carrier fare price matching and instant refunds on e-tickets.
Allowing passengers to book rail travel on National Rail (UK), SCNF (France, including Eurostar), Trenitalia (Italy), Amtrak (US), VIA Rail (Canada), Rail Online allows Brits to book UK, European, and North American rail travel via one single platform.
For travel itineraries across Europe, Eurail and Interrail passes are currently available to book via the Rail Online website.
Committed to offering convenience and eliminating the paper waste associated with rail travel, Rail Online delivers e-tickets for both domestic and international travel direct to the customer within minutes of booking.
Rail Online is on a mission to become the most valued and frequently used travel platform, helping customers to travel more intelligently, efficiently and hassle free, whether as part of their daily commute, a family day out or as part of a cross-country adventure.
Train journeys can be booked via the website – rail.online/uk – or via the dedicated Rail Online App, downloadable via the App Store and and Google Play.
