Frecciarossa Executive

Frecciarossa Executive Class

Frecciarossa Executive Class is the top-tier option for travellers seeking maximum comfort and style. Designed especially for business travellers such as managers and professionals, it is also ideal for those who simply want to indulge in a more relaxing and luxurious travel experience.

Onboard, there are only 10 seats, ensuring a quiet, private atmosphere with ultra-comfortable leather armchairs, ample legroom, and a perfect environment for work or relaxation. Key services include personalised onboard assistance, free access to station lounges, and gourmet dining served at your seat (included in the ticket price).

Discover all the details about Executive Class and book on TrainPal, an official retailer for Trenitalia and Italo: the all-in-one platform to easily compare ticket prices and schedules!

Executive Class on Frecciarossa 1000

The Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train offers an even more exclusive travel experience, matching the comfort of the Frecciarossa 500 while adding unique features.

In Executive Class, you’ll find only 10 champagne-colored leather armchairs, each 74 cm wide, equipped with a servo-assisted system to recline the backrest and adjust the footrest. Each seat can also be rotated 180° to ensure you always travel facing forward—a detail that truly elevates onboard comfort and well-being.

Executive Class on Frecciarossa ETR 500 and other fleets

Travelling in Executive Class aboard the Frecciarossa ETR 500 means relaxation and comfort. Here, you’ll find just 8 leather armchairs, 69 cm wide, which recline up to 122° with footrests extending up to 45° – perfect for settling in and enjoying the ride.

All amenities are included: free Wi-Fi, catering service delivered directly to your seat, and access to station lounges. Space, quietness, and top services for a worry-free journey!

Frecciarossa Executive Class seat map

Choosing your seat in the Frecciarossa Executive Class is easy and lets you exclusively customise your journey. Here’s how:

Enter your itinerary details, search for tickets, check schedules and prices, and fill in passenger information.
In the "Additional Services" section, you’ll find the seat map of available seats. Here, you can select your preferred seat (seat selection is free with the Base fare; other fares require a €2 supplement).
After completing your booking, you’ll receive your Frecciarossa Executive ticket directly via email and in your TrainPal account.

A clear and simple process to organise your trip perfectly!

Executive vs. Business Class on Frecciarossa

The Executive and Business classes on Frecciarossa both offer high-end services but differ in some exclusive features. You can easily compare price differences between Frecciarossa classes on the train search results page.

The Executive Class represents the maximum in comfort, with single seats that can be oriented towards the direction of travel, an à la carte menu designed by Carlo Cracco, access to the FRECCIALounge and FRECCIAClub and a more private environment with only 8 or 10 seats per carriage.

The Business Class, while guaranteeing ample space and quiet areas, offers a slightly less exclusive service. Access to the lounges is not provided, and the catering service includes a welcome box with snacks and drinks for the journey.

Executive

2 armchairs per row

Reclinable and spacious armchairs with footrests

Meeting area

A la carte menu

Access to FrecciaLounge and FrecciaClub

Spacious luggage area

Wi-Fi

Power socket

Air conditioning

Toilet

FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)

Free for 1 foldable bike

Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket

Business

3 seats in a row

Reclinable and more spacious leather armchairs

Silent coach/meeting area option

Free welcome food box with beverages

Spacious luggage area

Wi-Fi

Power socket

Air conditioning

Toilet

FrecciaBistrò (Bar coach)

FRECCIAPlay (onboard entertainment portal)

Free for 1 foldable bike

Small pets travel for free, larger pets require a ticket

Frecciarossa Executive free menu

In Executive Class, every detail is designed to blend taste, refinement, and Frecciarossa high-speed travel. Each dish combines flavour and lightness, featuring original recipes by Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco. The ingredients? Locally sourced, seasonal, and carefully selected.

Breakfast includes croissants, exclusive pastries, bread, yoghurt, and assorted jams. Among the treats, there is no shortage of club sandwiches and cold cuts.
For an aperitif, choose between focaccias, cold cuts, and bagels.
Lunch and dinner menus are truly exclusive: vegetable, meat, or fish dishes crafted by Carlo Cracco, one of the world's excellences of Italian cuisine.
Finally, enjoy a curated selection of DOC/DOCG wines, craft beers, cocktails, and the unmistakable aroma of Illy coffee.

Attentive staff provide an extremely refined service, with a wide selection and an open bar always available. On board Frecciarossa Executive Class, you will find everything you need to delight your palate throughout the journey! (Please note that this service is not available on the Rome-Fiumicino and Fiumicino-Rome routes.)

Frecciarossa Lounge

At Trenitalia’s FRECCIAClub and FRECCIALounge, your journey begins at the station! These spaces offer maximum comfort before departure (and at any transfer stations), with relaxing environments and tailored services – perfect for unwinding or working in peace.

The services offered include free Wi-Fi, dedicated workstations, power outlets and sweet and savoury snacks (an entire bistro area in the FRECCIALounge). Inside the lounges, Trenitalia staff are ready to welcome you with professionalism and courtesy, to meet your individual needs.

Access to the FRECCIAClubs is reserved for CartaFRECCIA Argento, Oro, Platino, and Platino Infinito holders, as well as travellers in Executive or Salottino classes, or those in possession of a carnet for 10 or 15 trips in 1st Class/Business. These clubs are located in the stations of Bari, Padua, Rome Tiburtina, Salerno, Turin Porta Nuova, Turin Porta Susa, Venice Mestre, Venice Santa Lucia, and Verona Porta Nuova.

The FRECCIALounges, which are even more exclusive, are dedicated to CartaFRECCIA Oro and Platino holders, as well as Executive or Salottino customers, in the main Italian stations, specifically Bologna Central, Napoli Central, Firenze S.M. Novella, Roma Termini, and Milano Central.

Frecciarossa reserved meeting area

The Meeting Area on Frecciarossa trains is a private space designed for onboard meetings, offering 5 seats on Frecciarossa 1000 trains and 6 seats on Frecciarossa 500 trains. It provides comfort, privacy, and tech amenities such as power outlets and a 32-inch monitor that can be connected to laptops.

Executive Class travellers can book the Meeting Area for free when purchasing their ticket.

For Business Class travellers, the cost is €30 (requires a valid Business ticket for the same train, date, and route). Book via all sales channels, including Trenitalia and TrainPal – simply select the service and identify yourself as the passenger before making payment.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a Frecciarossa Executive Class ticket online?

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Book your Frecciarossa Executive ticket on TrainPal – Trenitalia’s official partner and all-in-one platform – in just a few steps: 1. Enter your route, date, and time. 2. Select Executive Class from the available options. 3. Proceed to payment to confirm your purchase. You’ll receive your ticket via email and in your TrainPal account.

Which Frecciarossa routes offer Executive Class?

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Executive Class is available on all Frecciarossa ETR 500 and Frecciarossa 1000 trains, operating Trenitalia’s major high-speed routes. For details, search your itinerary on TrainPal, where you’ll find all the necessary information.

What are the luggage limits and where can I store luggage in Executive Class?

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In Frecciarossa Executive Class, there are no strict luggage limits, as long as it does not hinder other passengers. You can place your luggage in the special compartments above the seats, in the spaces behind the backs of seats, or on the luggage rack at the end of the carriage.

Are there discounts or offers for Frecciarossa Executive Class?

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Yes! CartaFRECCIA holders can:

- Use accumulated points (starting at 500 points) for a free upgrade to Executive Class.

- Request upgrades based on their CartaFRECCIA status (Silver, Gold, etc.).

TrainPal users enjoy exclusive benefits:

The Split Tickets automatically find the cheapest fares.
2% discount for new users (with larger promotions during special periods).
Unbeatable offers during holidays like Christmas and Easter, reserved for TrainPal bookings.

Is it possible to change or cancel an Executive Class ticket?

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Yes, Executive Class tickets can be changed or cancelled. Visit the booking details page, where you will find all the information needed to complete the request.

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