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Italy Transport Strike 13 June 2026: Trains and Buses Affected

· 2 min read Travel News
Busy rail platform at Rome Termini station with commuters and travellers

Contents

  1. Which Services Are Affected
  2. Guaranteed Service Windows
  3. How to Check Your Journey
  4. A Further Strike on 26 June
  5. What to Do Now

A national transport strike is scheduled for Saturday, 13 June 2026, affecting train, bus and metro services across Italy. The action covers Trenitalia and Italo high-speed and regional rail services, urban bus and tram networks, and metro lines in Rome, Milan, Florence and Naples. Workers are protesting over contract terms and working conditions.

Which Services Are Affected

  • Trains — Trenitalia and Italo intercity and high-speed services; regional and commuter trains across all major routes
  • Buses and trams — urban networks in Rome (ATAC), Milan (ATM), Florence and Naples
  • Metro — Rome Lines A, B and C; Milan Lines 1, 2, 3; Naples Line 1
  • Ferries — possible localised disruption on short-haul routes; check with operators

Long-distance coach operators may also be affected. Rental cars and private transfers are not part of the strike action.

Guaranteed Service Windows

Italian law requires minimum services during strike periods. Trains and urban transport are guaranteed between 06:00–09:00 and 18:00–21:00. Outside those windows — particularly midday and late evening — significant cancellations are expected. Plan connections accordingly.

How to Check Your Journey

Strike confirmation and updated timetables are published on scioperi.mit.gov.it. Trenitalia and Italo will email ticket holders when affected trains are confirmed cancelled. Check your booking 24–48 hours before travel and monitor your carrier’s app on the day.

If you are travelling between cities on 13 June, consider getting around Italy by rental car as an alternative — roads are unaffected. Booking flexible or refundable train tickets is advisable for anyone travelling that week.

A Further Strike on 26 June

Note that a separate 24-hour airport strike is expected on 26 June 2026, affecting ground handlers and airport staff. If you are flying into or out of Italy that day, check with your airline early and review your travel insurance cover for strike-related disruptions.

What to Do Now

  1. Check your Trenitalia or Italo booking for cancellation notices from 11 June.
  2. If your train is cancelled, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking under EU rules.
  3. Consider whether travelling on 12 or 14 June is feasible.
  4. If you must travel on 13 June, aim for services within the guaranteed windows.
  5. Allow extra time at stations — even guaranteed trains may run late.

Rome, Milan and Florence are all affected. If you are mid-trip and relying on rail connections, build in flexibility — or use the disruption as an excuse to slow down and spend an extra day where you are.