Italy Fare Index 2026
Average cheapest transport fares across 80+ Italian routes have risen 14.6% since July 2026. The index stands at 85.4 (base 100), and prices are up 26.2% over the last 30 days. Data covers train, bus and private-transfer fares from Trenitalia, Italo, FlixBus, Itabus and others, updated daily.
Price trend
Daily since 2026-07-15. Higher = more expensive. Base date = 100.
Cheapest routes in Italy right now
| Route | From |
|---|---|
| Milan → Bergamo | €5.40 |
| Bologna → Bergamo | €5.40 |
| Milan → Genoa | €5.99 |
| Venice → Florence | €5.99 |
| Milan → Rome | €5.99 |
| Bergamo → Bologna | €6 |
| Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport → Florence | €6 |
| Genoa → Milan | €6.49 |
| Turin → Florence | €7.49 |
| Milan → Florence | €8.49 |
| Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport → Lugano | €9 |
| Turin → Genoa | €9.90 |
Biggest price movers (last 120 days)
| Route | Change | Now from |
|---|---|---|
| Milan → Naples | ▼ -79.6% | €9.99 |
| Turin → Florence | ▼ -78.4% | €7.49 |
| Florence → Venice | ▼ -73.3% | €5.99 |
| Venice → Florence | ▼ -73.3% | €5.99 |
| Milan Malpensa Airport → Bergamo | ▼ -67.7% | €810 |
| Rome → Florence | ▼ -63.7% | €6.49 |
| Milan → Genoa | ▼ -58% | €5.99 |
| Rome → Venice | ▼ -57.7% | €5.49 |
| Milan → Trento | ▼ -40.6% | €10.99 |
| Trento → Milan | ▼ -40.6% | €10.99 |
| Milan → Rome | ▼ -40% | €5.99 |
| Rome → Milan | ▼ -33.4% | €5.99 |
Methodology
Every day ItalyFare records the cheapest available fare for each transport mode (train, bus, ferry, private transfer) on 80+ Italian city-to-city routes, sourced from Trenitalia, Italo, FlixBus, Itabus and other operators. The Italy Fare Index is the average of those cheapest fares across a stable basket of routes (each with at least 30 days of history), normalized to 100 on July 2026. Promotional outliers below €3 are excluded. Data spans 2026-07-15 to 2026-11-12.
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FAQ
Are transport prices in Italy going up or down?
As of 2026-11-12, the Italy Fare Index is 85.4 (base 100 = July 2026), meaning average cheapest fares across 80+ Italian routes are 14.6% higher than at the base. Over the last 30 days prices have moved +26.2%.
What is the cheapest way to travel between Italian cities?
Regional trains and intercity buses are the cheapest options on most routes. Right now the lowest fares start from around €5.40 on routes like Milan–Bergamo, Bologna–Bergamo, Milan–Genoa.
How is the Italy Fare Index calculated?
Each day we record the cheapest available fare for every transport mode on 80+ Italian city-to-city routes. The index is the average of those cheapest fares across a stable basket of routes, normalized to 100 on July 2026. Promotional outliers below €3 are excluded.
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