Luxury for 40 euros: Get to Florence quickly and comfortably with Italo!

Luxury for 40 euros: Get to Florence quickly and comfortably with Italo!

The Italian high-speed train company Italo is becoming increasingly popular with travelers commuting between cities such as Rome and Florence. An author who lives in Italy and frequently travels by train reports on his experience with a ticket from Rome to Florence that he purchased in January for 40 euros. Interestingly, the optional Prima Business Class offered a variety of additional amenities for an additional charge of just 10 euros.

The advantages of the Prima Business Class, which stand out compared to the Smart Class, are diverse. This includes plenty of legroom and comfortable, softly padded seats with an ergonomic design. The author highlights that the digital tickets contained clear carriage and seat instructions and the train arrival was on time. What was particularly notable was that Prima Business Class passengers were able to board before other passengers.

Food and service offerings

Another plus for travelers in Prima Business Class is the first-class onboard catering service. After about 30 minutes of travel, passengers were served snacks. The selection included delicious Italian pastries such as focaccia with olives, croissants with pistachio cream and taralli. A variety of drinks were also offered, including water, wine and Coca-Cola. During the second half of the trip, the author enjoyed a boxed lunch that included a cheese and mortadella sandwich, chocolate chip cookies, and water.

In retrospect, the rental price increase of 10 euros for Prima Business Class turned out to be a worthwhile investment, as the wider seats, the large legroom and the catering significantly improved the travel experience. After less than two hours the train reached its destination in Florence.

Additional amenities from Italo

Traveling with Italo offers even more amenities. Passengers can carry large pieces of luggage without additional fees. Overhead racks, dedicated areas at the end of each cart, and lockers are available for storage. Italian travelers also have the opportunity to choose from different seats: window seat, single seat, seat with table or aisle seat. Free Wi-Fi on board allows you to stay connected while traveling.

For business travelers, Italo offers special Salotto Cabins, designed for confidential meetings and offering additional comfort. In addition, guests benefit from a Fast Track service, which allows them to pass through controls quickly, as well as free access to exclusive Italo Club lounges at train stations. This diverse range of options makes traveling with Italo not only comfortable, but also pleasant and effective.

Overall, the author's report shows that traveling with Italo is not only charming but also practical, and the Italo experience becomes a positive memory thanks to the services and amenities offered.