Operator profileTrenitalia Intercity Notte
Intercity Notte is Trenitalia's domestic overnight network linking Rome and Milan with Sicily and the south, including the unique train-ferry crossing of the Strait of Messina, the only place in Europe where passenger carriages are loaded onto a ship. It offers four comfort tiers from budget seats to private ensuite compartments.
Key facts
Renovated carriages with 'Excelsior' private cabins (1-3 beds, ensuite), 'Smart' sleeper compartments, couchette and seating cars.
Standard Trenitalia free baggage allowance.
No formal check-in; board at the platform.
Standard Trenitalia fare rules; refundability depends on fare tier purchased.
Rome–Palermo and Rome–Syracuse carriages are shunted onto a ferry to cross the Strait of Messina.
Rail passes
Reservation compulsory; a supplement applies for pass holders.
Routes operated
Palermo 
13h 30m
Intercity Notte
How to book Trenitalia Intercity Notte
- Check the route and date on our route page, then note the cabin you want.
- Go to the operator’s own booking site — we never resell or mark up fares.
- Pick your cabin: prices rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
- Bring photo ID for border crossings, and arrive a few minutes before departure — there is no airport-style check-in.
We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance can you book Trenitalia Intercity Notte?
Tickets usually go on sale around 120 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.
Does Trenitalia Intercity Notte accept Interrail and Eurail passes?
Reservation compulsory; a supplement applies for pass holders.
What cabins does Trenitalia Intercity Notte offer?
Trenitalia Intercity Notte sells Seat, Couchette, Sleeper Cabin, Private Cabin. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.
What is the luggage policy on Trenitalia Intercity Notte?
Standard Trenitalia free baggage allowance.
Can I cancel or change a Trenitalia Intercity Notte ticket?
Standard Trenitalia fare rules; refundability depends on fare tier purchased.
Which routes does Trenitalia Intercity Notte run?
We track 3 Trenitalia Intercity Notte routes, including Rome–Palermo, Rome–Syracuse, Milan–Lecce.