Italy’s train stations are bustling hubs of travel, and one of their most iconic features is the Partenze boards—the large digital or mechanical displays showing arrivals and departures. These boards are essential for navigating Italy’s extensive rail network, helping travelers find their platforms, check delays, and plan connections.
Understanding Partenze Boards
Partenze boards typically display:
- Train number and destination
- Departure time and platform
- Status updates (on-time, delayed, canceled)
- Intermediate stops for longer routes
Real Time Online Boards
Download the apps for Italo and Trenitalia for online access to information. Track numbers are generally not listed until several minutes prior to arrival of the train.
| ITALO | TRENITALIA |
| Apple App Store (IOS) | Apple App Store (IOS) |
| Google Play Store (Android) | Google Play Store (Android) |
| ITALO | TRENITALIA |
| Florence (S.M. Novella) | Access the section “Train status” on the app. There you can check the train in real time or display all the trains departing from the station you choose. |
| Naples (Napoli-Centrale | |
| Rome (Termini) | |
| Salerno | |
| Venice (Santa Lucia) |
Navigating Italian Train Stations
Major stations like Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, and Firenze Santa Maria Novella have large Partenze boards centrally located, making it easy for travelers to check their schedules. If you’re traveling in Italy, it’s helpful to:
- Arrive early to familiarize yourself with the station layout.
- Use mobile apps like Trenitalia or Italo for real-time updates.
- Pay attention to platform changes, which are common.
Whether you’re catching a high-speed Frecciarossa or a scenic regional train, mastering the Partenze boards will make your Italian rail journey smooth and stress-free! 🚆🇮🇹
In Case of Strike
On days when strikes are held Trenitalia guarantees minimum transport services provided as a result of agreements with trade unions (more info).