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| First train | 6:45 am | |
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| Last train | 8:25 pm | |
| Departure station | Paris | |
| Arrival station | Milan | |
| Journey time | From 6h 42m | |
| Distance | 397 miles (639 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $54.02 | |
| Train and bus operators | Autolinee Federico, Autostradale, BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB CFF FFS, Flixbus, Itabus, Italo, Marino, Regiojet, SNCF Voyageurs, TGV Lyria, Trenitalia, Trenord, ÖBB |
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
TGV Lyria links France to Switzerland and can travel at a maximum speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). Resulting from the collaboration between SNCF and SBB, TGV Lyria has three comfort classes on all trains. Standard (equivalent to the Second Class TGV, with comfortable seats), Standard 1ère (with more legroom and access to the SNCF show Grand Voyageur at the Gare de Lyon in Paris) and Business 1ère (available all week except Saturday, on some lines only).
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
Italo is a high-speed train operator that runs services between many of the major cities across Italy. All Italo trains are modern, air conditioned, and have free WiFi available for all travellers. There are four comfort classes, or "ambiances", as Italo like to call them – Smart (the cheapest price), Comfort (with wider seats and extra legroom), Prima (with a welcome selection of food and drink, fast track boarding and extra space), and Executive Club (with all Prima services, extra-wide seats, access to Italo Club lounges and personal entertainment screens at your seat).
With Frecciarossa Standard, you’ll enjoy high-quality services including eco-leather reclining seats, folding tables and free WiFi at a reasonable price. You can order food and drink from the FRECCIABistrò car or using the Easy Bistrò at-seat meal service.
Providing all the perks of First Class for the price of Second Class, Frecciarossa Premium offers more legroom and baggage space, as well as a total of 4 food / beverage products including: sweet or savory snack, welcome drink, small water bottle, 1 wet wipe.
If you’re traveling for work, Frecciarossa Business is the ideal option for you – it offers more legroom, glass dividers for more privacy, and a private 4-seat compartment called Salottino. A free food box containing 7 fresh food & beverage products differentiated according to the time of day + Illy expresso coffee is also included.
Frecciarossa Executive can accommodate up to 10 single armchairs and offers plenty of legroom, wider reclining leather seats, free entry to FRECCIALounge at the main train stations, unlimited drinks, and monthly menus (some of which were ideated by Michelin star chef Carlo Cracco).
Although Smart is Italo’s standard and cheapest class, you won’t miss out on the fantastic service! This class provides you with the following amenities:
In addition to all the perks of Italo Smart, Italo Prima also provides a little extra, such as a dedicated Fast Track service and a welcome service.
If you want to travel in style, upgrade to Italo Club Executive and enjoy dedicated catering service, personal screens, and free access to Italo Club Lounge.
Enjoy your journey with Trenitalia's regional trains. A First Class service may be available on some routes.
Explore Lombardy and its neighbouring regions at an affordable price. You don't need to reserve a seat - just sit back and enjoy the views around you.
You can travel in Trenord's First Class only if you have a First Class ticket. Store your bags in the dedicated baggage racks, sit back and enjoy your journey.
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232, which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power outlets you can find at your seat. |
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What food and drink is available? | While there’s no bar or restaurant car on Italo trains, you can use the vending machines on board to get snacks and drinks during your journey. |
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What special assistance is available? | Priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility are available on Italo trains. They’re usually located next to an accessible toilet. All accessible toilets also have tactile and Braille signs. |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on all Italo trains, as well as power outlets at every seat. |
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What food and drink is available? | At the moment, a restaurant service is not available on Trenitalia's regional trains. However, you can take your own food on board so pick up some snacks at the station before you set off. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | Trenitalia's regional trains do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power outlets that are available at your seat. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Kids under 4 can travel for free if they’re accompanied by an adult and a seat is not assigned to them. Children aged 4-11 can get 50% off. Older children will need to have a full-price ticket. |
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What special assistance is available? | If you need to request special assistance, you can call the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232, which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply). |
What else do I need to know? | Air-conditioning is available on Trenitalia's regional trains. |
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What food and drink is available? | At the moment, a restaurant service is not available on Trenord trains. However, you can take your own food on board so pick up some snacks at the station before you set off. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | Trenord do not offer an entertainment portal on board. However, you can make use of your internet data, as well as charge your devices thanks to the power outlets that are available at your seat. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Kids under 4 travel for free on all Trenord trains if they don’t occupy a seat and sit on an adult’s lap. Children aged 4-13 get 50% off the standard fare. |
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What special assistance is available? | Passengers with disabilities can:
To request special assistance, passengers will need to call the toll-free number 800210955 (active every day from 8.15 am to 7:45 pm) at least 48 hours before departure. |
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Keep reading for more information on all the other services you can find on board trains along the route from Paris to Milan.
The journey from Paris to Milan takes around 7 hours, depending on which route you take. There are direct trains from Paris to Milan – if you choose a direct route, you’ll travel on either a TGV INOUI train or a Frecciarossa train.
If you’re taking a direct train to Milan, your train may call at some of the following places:
Alternatively, you may choose to travel on a route where you have to transfer between trains. You’ll travel on a combination of TGV INOUI trains, TGV Lyria trains, SBB trains and Trenitalia trains. You may have to change trains at Turin (Torino Porta Susa), Zürich or Lugano.
Either way, you’ll arrive in Milan at either Milano Centrale train station or Milano Porta Garibaldi train station.
All the information you need about your journey will be displayed in our Journey Planner when you search for tickets, so you can find the trip that best suits you. Or, check out our article about traveling from Paris to Milan, Italy, by train.
Read on for more information about Paris Gare de Lyon, where your train trip from Paris to Milan will begin.
There are plenty of amenities at Paris Gare de Lyon, including:
You can get to Gare de Lyon in Paris using public transportation.
Traveling from Paris to Milan by train means you’ll arrive at either Milano Centrale or Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
If you’re arriving in Milan at Milano Centrale station, you can expect to find a wide range of cafés, restaurants and stores (including an impressive food market), as well as baggage storage (fees apply) and free WiFi.
From Milan Central station, you can get around the city using the following public transport options which stop at the station:
The other station you may arrive at is Milano Porta Garibaldi station. Here, you’ll find restaurant chains such as Wagamama and McDonald’s, as well as an assortment of stores you can browse.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is served by the following modes of transport:
Milan has a widespread public transport network, including trams, buses, trolleybuses and a metro system.
On ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi) services within Milan, you can use a contactless debit or credit card to pay for your travel. It’s also possible to buy tickets at metro stations using the automated ticket machines.
We’ve handpicked a few places that you might want to see when visiting Milan – here's how to get there on public transport:
Milan is full of places to visit - plus, it's a great base for some day trips to other parts of Italy. View our round-up here:
After visiting Milan, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With a Eurail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Eurail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass instead.
If Milan is the last stop on your tour of Europe, you might be heading back home by plane. We’ll tell you how to get to each of Milan’s three airports by train and bus.
How to get to Milan Malpensa Airport from the city center
Malpensa Airport is in north-western Milan, 31 miles away from the city center. Getting to the airport from central Milan is super easy thanks to the Malpensa Express train operated by Trenord and the efficient bus network in the area.
Trains to Malpensa Airport
Two services connect Malpensa Airport to the city center: the Malpensa Express, and Trenitalia regional trains.
With Malpensa Express, you can get to Malpensa Airport from the city center in under an hour. Malpensa Express services run every day between Malpensa Airport Terminals 1 and 2 and the main train stations in Milan, including Milan Central Station, Milano Porta Garibaldi, Milano Cadorna, and Milano Bovisa.
From the city center, you can also take one of Trenitalia’s regional trains to the airport. Unlike the Malpensa Express, these services call at more stops, including Ferno-Lonate Pozzolo, Busto Arsizio Nord, Castellanza, Rescaldina, Saronno, Milano Bovisa and Milano Porta Garibaldi.
Buses to Malpensa Airport
If you prefer a cheaper option, you can also travel on one of the following buses:
How to get to Linate airport from the city center
You can get the M4 metro train from central Milan to Linate Airport. Alternatively, you can take the bus:
How to get to Milan Bergamo airport from the city center
As Bergamo Orio Al Serio Airport doesn’t have a train station, there’s no direct train you can take from Milan’s city center stations. You'll need to get a train to Bergamo train station, then a bus to the airport. Take a regional train from Milano Centrale to Bergamo station, then hop on bus line 1 to the airport.
Alternatively, you can take one of the following buses:
You can buy bus tickets with us using our Journey Planner.