Intercity Notte Trains

Trenitalia's Intercity Notte operates comfortable overnight sleeper trains throughout Italy. Book your Intercity Notte tickets on TrainPal - an authorised reseller of Trenitalia - for some of the best deals, backed up by our Split Tickets best price guarantee. This handy guide covers all you need to know about travelling on Intercity Notte trains.

Intercity Notte routes and schedules

Intercity Notte routes and schedules are specifically designed for restful long-distance travel between cities in the north and south of Italy. Here are some of the most popular routes.

Intercity Notte Milan to Lecce

Departure from: Milan Central

Stops: Bologna Centrale, Rimini, Bari Centrale

Arrival at: Lecce

Journey time from: 8 hours 21 minutes

Price from: €29.90

Intercity Notte Turin to Lecce

Departure from: Turin Porta Nuova

Stops: Bologna Centrale, Pescara Centrale, Bari Centrale

Arrival at: Lecce

Journey time from: 9 hours 40 minutes

Price from: €36.90

Intercity Notte Milan to Palermo

Departure from: Milan Central

Stops: Bologna Centrale, Salerno, Lamezia Terme Centrale, Messina Centrale

Arrival at: Palermo Central

Journey time from: 14 hours 25 minutes

Price from: €65.90

Intercity Notte Bari to Milano

Departure from: Bari Central

Stops: Foggia, Pescara Centrale, Bologna Centrale

Arrival at: Milan Central

Journey time from: 8 hours 25 minutes

Price from: €38.45

Check out more Intercity Notte schedules:

Train Routes	Journey Duration	Daily Frequency	Prices Starting From
Salerno to Milan	4 hours 43 minutes	92	€26.66
Palermo to Rome	10 hours 10 minutes	12	€40.31
Palermo to Milan	13 hours 55 minutes	7	€83.71
Turin to Reggio di Calabria	10 hours 44 minutes	17	€49.90
Rome to Brennero (all)	6 hours 32 minutes	12	€48.32
Catania to Milan	11 hours 41 minutes	10	€65.90

Popular Intercity Notte stations

Intercity Notte trains usually depart and arrive at large stations in major cities across Italy. Here are just some of them:

Milan Central

Milan's biggest station is one of Europe's busiest and is served by Trenitali

Address:

Piazza Duca d'Aosta 1, 20124 Milano

Left luggage:

KiPoint on the ground floor of the station

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Lecce

Lecce station is the gateway to the beaches of southern Italy and the Salento and Apulia regions. Trenitalia and Ferrovie del Sud Est are the main operators.

Address:

Piazzale Oronzo Massari, 73100 Lecce

Left luggage:

Radical Storage just outside the station

Intercity train routes:

Turin Porta Nuova

This busy station lies close to Turin's historic city and has amenities like restaurants and shops. Trenitalia - including the Freccia trains - and Italo operate out of this important hub.

Address:

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 58, 10121 Torino

Left luggage:

On-site luggage storage, KiPoint, and Stow Your Bags nearby

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Palermo Central

Close to the city's old town, Palermo Centrale connects the rest of Italy with stations across Sicily. From here, Trenitalia runs both local commuter lines and long-distance services.

Address:

Piazza Giulio Cesare, 90123 Palermo

Left luggage:

Kibag in the station

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Rome Termini

As the main station in Italy's capital, Rome Termini is one of the country's busiest rail hubs and is served by Trenitalia, Italo and more. It's also connected to the Rome metro line.

Address:

Via Giovanni Giolitti 2, 00185 Roma

Left luggage:

KiPoint, Radical Storage, BagMeDo

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Reggio di Calabria Central

Both Trenitalia and Italo serve this major station. It's a popular hub for tourists thanks to the Tyrrhenian and Ionian lines that run along the coast.

Address:

Via Barlaam 1, 89127 Reggio Calabria

Left luggage:

Radical Storage (next to the station)

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Intercity Notte classes

From budget-friendly seats to private cabins with showers, you can choose from 4 different Intercity Notte classes. Here's a rundown of each:

Basic Seat

If you're looking to keep costs down, consider the Basic Seat. This budget-friendly option offers generous space, a small table and a reading light. The power sockets mean you can keep your handheld devices charged, while the reclining seats are perfect for snoozing. There's a minibar service with snacks and drinks, too.

Comfort Couchette

Intercity Notte's Comfort Couchettes are private compartments with 4 bunk beds, each equipped with a reading light and power sockets. It's a popular option for families and small groups travelling on a budget. Each passenger receives sealed bed sheets, a personal hygiene kit and a complimentary breakfast.

Deluxe Sleeping Cars

These private cabins accommodate up to 3 people and boast comfortable beds with power sockets and a reading light. You'll find a wash basin, clothes rack and space for your bags, too. The turn-down service includes a generous amenity kit and a bedmaking while breakfast is served directly to your cabin the next morning.

Excelsior Cabin

For those seeking maximum comfort and privacy, the Excelsior Cabins won't disappoint. This premium Intercity Notte experience promises a restful night's sleep in a spacious single or double cabin with an en-suite bathroom and shower. You'll also enjoy exclusive extras like a turn-down service, luxury amenity kit and a choice of breakfast served to your cabin.

Services	Basic Seat	Comfort Couchette	Deluxe Sleeping Car	Excelsior Cabin
Privacy	Shared open seating (2+2 layout)	Shared compartment (max 4, same/mixed gender)	Exclusive compartment (1–3 passengers)	Exclusive compartment (1–2 passengers)
Seat / Bed type	Seat with footrest & folding table	Basic bunk bed	Comfortable bed	Spacious bed
Bedding	󱕤	Sealed bedding set ¹	Premium bedding ²
Breakfast	󱕤	Base	Premium
Drinks	󱕤	Bottled water		Welcome drink, bottled water
Toilet	Shared in carriage		Shared in carriage, mirror sink in cabin	En-suite private bathroom and shower
Included travel kit	󱕤	Essentials ³	Enhanced ⁴	Complete ⁵
Wake-up service	󱕤	󱕤	󰾅	󰾅
Door lock	󱕤	󰾅
Lighting	Courtesty lights(ambient)	Reading lamp
Mini-bar	For a fee
Pets	Small pet travel for free, larger dog travel with a ticket
Bikes	Free transport for foldable bike
Hygiene measures	Cabins sanitised after each trip and on-board cleaning service
3 pieces of luggage	󰾅
Power socket	󰾅
Air conditioning	󰾅

1. Pillow + case, cotton sheets, fleece blanket

2. Pillow + case, cotton sheets, duvet + cover, towel, bedside rug

3. Single-use pack of sanitizer, hand soap, wet wipe and toilet seat cover

4. Tissues, neutral soap, toilet seat cover, disposable slippers, toothbrush + toothpaste, wet wipe, sewing kit, 50cl water, Kids' surprises, makeup remover, sanitary towel

5. All Deluxe Sleeping Car class items (tissues, neutral soap, toilet seat cover, disposable slippers, toothbrush + toothpaste, wet wipe, sewing kit, 50cl water, Kids' surprises, makeup remover, sanitary towel) + upgrades (dental floss, shoe sponge, shower cap, eye mask, shampoo)

Intercity Notte ticket fares

There are different fare types available when booking your Intercity Notte tickets, each offering varying levels of flexibility and pricing. Here's what you need to know:

Fare type	Name changes	Date or time changes	Refunds
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Economy	󰾅	󰾅	󱕤
Super Economy	󰾅	󱕤	󱕤

Super Economy tickets

If you prioritise cost over flexibility, then these super-discounted fares are for you. Tickets are available up until 9 days before departure or until they've sold out - availability is limited. Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable, although you can receive a partial refund with the tiRimborso add-on. Name changes are allowed for free.

Economy tickets

This fare gives you greater flexibility at a discounted rate and can be purchased up until 3 days before departure depending on availability. 1 free change is allowed, although a fare difference may apply. Tickets are non-cancellable, but you can receive a partial refund with the tiRimborso add-on. This fare also allows unlimited free name changes.

Base tickets

Intercity Notte's base fare allows for maximum flexibility, with reservation changes, name changes and refunds all permitted with no restrictions before departure. If you miss the train, you have 1 hour to change your reservation for free, too. Price levels vary within the fare and there's no last date to purchase.

Intercity Notte and X-GO Offers

You can score some amazing deals for overnight train travel throughout Italy thanks to Intercity Notte's promotions - all of which are available through TrainPal. Be sure to join X-GO to earn rewards on your trips, too.

Thanks to the Split Tickets price promise, you're guaranteed some of the best rates when booking your Intercity Notte tickets on TrainPal. You'll also benefit from exclusive deals for travel over Christmas, Easter and other bank holidays. New user? There's even a special discount for you, too.

X-GO programme

As a member of free-to-join X-GO, you'll earn 2 points for every 1 euro spent. You can then cash these points in for future adventures around Italy.

Family Night offer

Take your kids on holiday for less. Families of 2 to 5 people (with at least 1 adult and 1 child under 15) save 50% on the Base fare for Basic Seats and Comfort Couchettes.

Young offer

Under 30? As a member of X-GO, you'll get a 20%-70% off your Intercity Notte tickets when booking at least two days in advance - perfect for budget-friendly exploring.

Senior offer

If you're over 60 and a member of X-GO, you can save up to 50% on Intercity Notte tickets purchased 7 days or more before travel. Applies to all classes except Excelsior cabins.

Me&You offer

Whisk your loved one away on a romantic journey across Italy - couples get up to 50% off on Intercity Notte's Basic Seat tickets.

Insieme offer

Groups of 3 to 5 people knock up to 60% off fares for Comfort Couchettes and Deluxe Sleeping Cars when travelling together. Ideal for families, friends and more.

Children's discounts

Kids under 4 travel for free when sharing a Comfort Couchette and Deluxe Sleeping Car bed with an adult. Children between 4 and 15 get 30% or 50% off depending on the cabin class.

Carta Verde (Green Card)

For an annual cost of €40 (approx. £35), the Carta Verde (Green Card) gives teenage and adult explorers under 26 a 10% discount on Trenitalia Base fares, including Intercity Notte.

Carta Argento (Silver Card)

With Carta Argento (Silver Card), over 60s get 15% off Base fares for Trenitalia, Intercity and Intercity Notte. It costs just €30 per year and is free if you're over 75.

How to book Intercity Notte tickets

Searching for trains, viewing prices and receiving your e-tickets takes just a few minutes with TrainPal. The super easy interface makes comparing timetables a breeze, while the Split Tickets price guarantee means you can feel confident you're getting a great deal. Here's how to book your Intercity Notte tickets online in just a few clicks.

Step 1:

Enter your departure city, destination, travel date and number of passengers into the search bar.

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Find the most suitable departures and compare prices in the search results. Click on the journey duration to view more detailed trip information.

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Type the passenger details into the short booking form.

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Pay for your TrainPal tickets at check-out and you'll then receive your e-tickets via email and the TrainPal website and app.

Intercity Notte route map

Intercity Notte connects some of Italy's most sought-after destinations - and the special sleeping cabins mean you arrive feeling rested and refreshed, too.

Turin to Salerno line

This line is a favourite among tourists looking to explore some of the country's most renowned spots, including Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. It runs down the Tyrrhenian Coast from Piedmont to Campania, passing through cities such as Genoa, Pisa and Naples.

Rome to Palermo line

Connecting Italy's capital with the island of Sicily in the south, Trenitalia's Rome to Palermo line is one of Europe's most scenic rail journeys. Stops include Campania, Salerno and Cefalu, making it a key route for both local and international holidaymakers.

Bologna to Lecce line

The Bologna to Lecce route runs along Italy's idyllic Adriatic Coast and is popular among business and leisure travellers looking to travel overnight and maximise daylight hours. Taking in coastal towns and historic cities, major stops include Pescara Centrale, Foggia, Bari Centrale and Brindisi.

Reggio Calabria to Genoa

Linking Italy's north and south, the Reggio Calabria to Genoa line allows tourists to visit destinations like Rome and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It passes through Campania, Lazio, Tuscany and Liguria, with scheduled stops including Lamezia Terme Centrale, Salerno, Roma Ostiense, Pisa Centrale and Sestri Levante.

Naples to Syracuse

This Intercity Notte line opens up the popular holiday spot of Sicily to both locals and international tourists. The route runs from Campania to Syracuse, where attractions include Sicilian beaches and the iconic Mount Etna. On route, trains stop at Messina Centrale, Acireale and Catania Centrale.

Rome to Trieste

Passing through Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Friuli Venezia Giulia, this Trenitalia line connects central Italy (Rome) with the northeastern region (Trieste). It's popular among business travellers as well as tourists. Stops include Arezzo, Bologna Centrale, Padua and Udine.

Turin to Lecce line

From Italy's major industrial and financial centres to its picturesque coasts and idyllic countryside, the Turin to Lecce line is one of the country's longest and most diverse. Popular among tourists and local families, it passes through Alessandria, Bologna, Pescara and Bari.

Milan to Lamezia Terme

The Milan to Lamezia Terme line is a key north-south rail connection, ideal for travellers seeking a direct link between northern and southern Italy, especially for those coming from the productive heart of the Po Valley. Trains stop at Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Prato Centrale, Salerno and Maratea.

Rome to Bolzano line

From the vineyard-covered hills of central Italy to the snow-capped peaks in the north, this line is perfect for those who want to reach the Dolomites or business destinations in the northeast. Stops include Orvieto, Verona and Trento.

Intercity Notte travel tips

Whether you're wondering about bags or planning a trip with your four-legged friend, here are some handy Intercity Notte tips to help you make the most out of your journey.

Luggage

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One of the great things about travelling on Intercity Notte is that there's no strict limit on bags as long as they fit in storage space. You can store luggage above seats, under beds or in compartment spaces at the carriage ends. Just make sure aisles stay clear and remember that you're responsible for keeping an eye on your belongings throughout the journey.

Accessibility

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Travelling on Intercity Notte's overnight sleeper trains is refreshingly straightforward for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users. You'll find accessible carriages with reserved seating and specially designed toilets. If you need assistance, be sure to book Trenitalia's complimentary SalaBlu service with at least 12 hours' notice.

Bicycles

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If you've got a foldable bike, you'll be thrilled to know you can take it onboard - perfect if you want to explore your destination on two wheels. You'll have to collapse your bike and place it in a bag before boarding. It'll then go with the rest of your luggage in the designated storage space.

Onboard Catering

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While there's not a full dining service, the onboard minibar keeps you going with a diverse selection of soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and snacks for purchase. If you're travelling in Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping or Excelsior Cabins, breakfast comes included. For longer journeys, consider bringing some of your own refreshments too.

Children

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With its private cabins for up to 4 people and comfortable beds, Intercity Notte is perfect for families heading off on an Italian adventure. Little ones under 4 travel free if they don't need their own seat, while there's a reduced fare for 4 to 14-year-olds. They get 50% off in Basic Seats and Comfort Couchettes and 30% off in Deluxe Sleeper and Excelsior Cabins.

Pets

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Your pet can travel with you on Intercity Notte trains. If your furry companion fits in a carrier of up to 70 x 30 x 50 cm, there's no charge. For bigger pets, you'll pay €5 (approx. £4.30) for Sunday to Friday journeys and just €1 (approx. £0.86) for Saturdays. Be sure to bring the registration certificate and up-to-date veterinary records, as well as a lead and muzzle.

FAQs

How safe is Intercity Notte?

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Intercity Notte sleeper trains are considered safe thanks to regular staff patrols, CCTV and compartments that are lockable from the inside. These overnight trains make fewer stops too, meaning there's less passenger footfall. Book a private cabin for extra peace of mind.

What does "cuccetta uso esclusivo" mean?

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"Cuccetta uso esclusivo" is Italian for "exclusive use berth" and means that a compartment or cabin is reserved for a single traveller or group of passengers. It's a good idea to choose exclusive use if you want more privacy, as you won't have to share the space with other travellers.

What's the difference between Intercity and Intercity Notte?

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Intercity is for daytime journeys, while Intercity Notte is for overnight. Both are long-distance trains, but Intercity Notte is equipped with couchettes, cabins and sleeping cars, while Intercity trains only have standard seating.

What is Intercity Notte?

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Intercity Notte is Trenitalia's long-distance sleeper train that operates overnight journeys between Italy's major cities. Onboard spaces include bunkbed compartments and private cabins with amenities like bedding and breakfast.

Where are the toilets on the Intercity Notte trains?

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There are toilets at the end of each carriage on Intercity Notte trains, while Excelsior Cabins have their own private en-suite bathroom. All toilets are wheelchair accessible and regularly cleaned by staff.