What is a train connection?
A connection is when you need to change trains during your journey to reach your destination. For example: Rome -> Bologna (Frecciarossa) -> Venice (Frecciargento).
Recommended minimum connection times
The time needed to change trains depends on the station:
Large stations (Roma Termini, Milano Centrale)
- Minimum recommended:: 15-20 minutes
- Ideal:: 25-30 minutes
- Stations are very large and platforms can be far apart
Medium stations (Bologna, Firenze SMN)
- Minimum recommended:: 10-15 minutes
- Ideal:: 20 minutes
Small stations
- Minimum recommended:: 5-10 minutes
- Platforms are close and easily reachable
What to do if your first train is delayed?
If you risk missing your connection due to a delay:
1. Monitor the delay on Treniamo in real-time
2. Inform staff on the train about your connection
3. Check alternatives - there may be a later train
Rights if you miss a connection due to delay
If you have a single ticket (with connection included) and miss your connection due to the first train's delay:
- You have the right: to take the next train at no additional cost
- You can request a refund: if the total delay exceeds 60 minutes
- Keep: the original ticket as proof
Check connection reliability
On Treniamo you can see the historical reliability of connections at each station. On the station page you'll find the "Connection Reliability" section with success rates based on the last 30 days of data.