Is it better to take Italo or Trenitalia to Milan?
I-ta-lo — stress on first syllable. Tre-ni-ta-LIA — stress on fourth syllable.
Ask a fellow traveller who looks experienced when you are deciding between the two competing high-speed rail operators on the Rome-Milan route.
È meglio (it is better) + infinitive or noun — meglio is the comparative of bene. Prendere (to take) a train — standard verb for boarding transport. Italo is a private competitor to state-owned Trenitalia on the high-speed network.
Italo è più economico?
Is Italo cheaper?
Competition between the two keeps prices down — always compare both
Trenitalia ha più corse?
Does Trenitalia have more services?
Trenitalia has a denser schedule, especially early morning and late evening
I due treni fermano nelle stesse stazioni?
Do the two trains stop at the same stations?
Mostly yes on main routes, but Italo skips some secondary stops
The introduction of Italo in 2012 broke Trenitalia's monopoly and drove ticket prices down significantly — Rome-Milan fares can be as low as 19 euros when booked in advance on either operator.