Italian Train Fares Rise Amid Widespread 2026 Cost Increases

Regional train tickets are increasing by up to two percent as Italian families face a series of planned price hikes starting in 2026.The adjustments follow a Budget Law that raises taxes on tobacco, highway tolls, and insurance while shifting fuel excise duties from gasoline to diesel.Stefano Donnarumma suggested further high-speed rail price changes as consumer groups warn that transportation and daily consumption costs will weigh heavily on household budgets.