Route
Milan to Rome
The spine of the Italian network. Under three hours for 574 kilometres, and the journey where a pass saves the most against a walk-up fare.
Fastest
2h 59m
Frecciarossa 1000
Distance
574 km
Reservation
€13
Per person, with a pass
Without a pass
about €110
Walk-up fare
Along the way
Stops
Milano Centrale
Departure.
Bologna Centrale
1h 05m.
Firenze SMN
1h 42m.
Roma Termini
Arrival.
Frequency
Two trains an hour
What you'll see
Fast and largely screened; the Apennine section between Bologna and Florence is almost entirely tunnel.
Advice
Before you book
Advance Super Economy fares can drop to €30, so a pass only wins here if you booked late or your plans move.
Non-stop services are marked 'Frecciarossa 1000 no-stop' and shave 20 minutes.
Milano Centrale's departure board lists the platform ten minutes before departure — the concourse is enormous, allow for the walk.