Are there high-speed trains in Italy?

Italy’s high-speed trains are sleek and efficient, with relatively inexpensive ticket prices if purchased in advance. High-speed trains always require reservations. Trenitalia, Italy’s state-run rail network, operates most of the high-speed trains. Others are run by a private company, Italo.

How long is Italy's railway system?

The Italian railway system has a length of 19,394 km (12,051 mi), of which 18,071 km (11,229 mi) standard gauge. The active lines are 16,723 km (10,391 mi), of which 7,505 km (4,663 mi) are double tracks. Italy has 2,507 people and 12.46 km 2 per kilometer of rail track, giving Italy the world's 13th largest rail network.

Are regional trains a good option in Italy?

Regional trains in Italy are slower, but serve a much wider network of cities and smaller towns throughout Italy. Many don’t require reservations, and some have only second-class cars. Regional trains may be your only option if you’re traveling through rural parts of Italy. They take longer, but are sometimes the cheapest option.