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Travelling from Paris to Rome by train
Want to take a trip from the capital of France to the capital of Italy and need more information on how to take the train from Paris to Rome? You’ve come to the right place!
On average, the train journey from Paris to Rome takes 14h 15m, but can take 11h 9m on the fastest Frecciarossa services. As there are no direct services from Paris to Rome, you will need to make at least one change along the way. To travel by train from Paris to Rome quickly, hop aboard a Frecciarossa service at Paris Gare de Lyon. In under 7 hours, you’ll arrive at Milano Centrale, where you can board a connecting Frecciarossa train to Roma Termini in just over 3 hours.
Although travelling by train from Paris to Rome isn’t the quickest way to reach the Eternal City, it’s surely the most picturesque. Settle into a comfortable seat, with plenty of legroom and an onboard catering service, and enjoy breath-taking views of Southern Europe that you’d certainly miss if you were flying.
Also, if you’re travelling between these two cities, you’ll have the chance to stop in Milan or Turin and do some sightseeing before continuing your journey to the Italian capital. Once you’ve arrived in Rome, you can start exploring some of the iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum and the Vatican City. For more inspiration, check out our guide to the best things to do in Rome.
Ready to start your journey? Begin your search for cheap train tickets from Paris to Rome in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. For more information, keep reading for train times and FAQs about the journey from Paris to Rome.
Paris to Rome by train
It takes an average of 13h 26m to travel from Paris to Rome by train, over a distance of around 687 miles (1105 km). There are normally 20 trains per day traveling from Paris to Rome and tickets for this journey start from $96.21 when you book in advance.
| First train | 6:28 am | |
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| Last train | 8:25 pm | |
| Departure station | Paris | |
| Arrival station | Rome | |
| Journey time | From 10h 39m | |
| Distance | 687 miles (1105 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $96.21 | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB CFF FFS, Flixbus, Itabus, Italo, Marino, SNCF, TGV Lyria, Trenitalia |
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TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF and TGV Lyria trains from Paris to Rome
TGV
Trenitalia
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TGV Lyria
TGV is the high-speed train service of the SNCF company. It connects the major cities of France at speeds of up to 200 mph (320 km/h). All TGV trains are equipped with a food carriage, a free WiFi connection, power sockets and fold-down tables. Two comfort classes are offered – First Class and Second Class, with flexible fare options available and access to the Grand Voyageur lounge in some stations.
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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.
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SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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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).
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What TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity classes are there from Paris to Rome?
Compare the different travel classes offered by TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity when traveling from Paris to Rome.
TGV INOUI
Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity
Second Class
In Second Class, TGV INOUI allows you to travel comfortably while enjoying the onboard services, such as free WiFi, power outlets and more.
- Free WiFi
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Dining car
- Power outlets
- Fold-down table
- Baggage storage
- Reading light
- More legroom
- Quiet area
- Complimentary in-seat meal
First Class
Prefer to travel in style? Upgrade to First Class and you’ll enjoy all the benefits of Second Class as well as some additional extras.
- Free WiFi
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Dining car
- Power outlets
- Fold-down table
- Baggage storage
- Reading light
- More legroom
- Quiet area
- Complimentary in-seat meal
OPTIMUM / OPTIMUM PLUS
This Premium offer allows you to travel in a dedicated compartment for a comfortable journey. With OPTIMUM PLUS, a meal is served directly at your seat.
- Free WiFi
- Adjustable seats/footrests
- Dining car
- Power outlets
- Fold-down table
- Baggage storage
- Reading light
- More legroom
- Quiet area
- Complimentary in-seat meal
Standard
Enjoy high-quality services including eco-leather reclining seats, fold-down tables and free WiFi, but at a cheaper price. Order food and drink from the FRECCIABistrò car or using the Easy Bistrò at-seat meal service.
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB ports
- Dining car
- In-seat meal service
- More legroom
- Welcome drink
- Snack box
- Quiet area
- Conference room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Premium
Frecciarossa Premium offers more legroom and luggage space.
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB ports
- Dining car
- In-seat meal service
- More legroom
- Welcome drink
- Snack box
- Quiet area
- Conference room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Business
Frecciarossa Business offers extra legroom, glass dividers for privacy, a four-seat Salottino compartment, and a complimentary food box with fresh items and Illy espresso.
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB ports
- Dining car
- In-seat meal service
- More legroom
- Welcome drink
- Snack box
- Quiet area
- Conference room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Executive
Frecciarossa Executive offers up to 10 spacious leather armchairs, ample legroom, lounge access, unlimited drinks, and rotating menus, including creations by Michelin-star chef Carlo Cracco.
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Free WiFi
- USB ports
- Dining car
- In-seat meal service
- More legroom
- Welcome drink
- Snack box
- Quiet area
- Conference room
- Open Bar
- Lounge access
Smart
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:
- Vending machine
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track access
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Lounge car
- Personal screens
- In-seat meal service
Prima
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.
- Vending machine
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track access
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Lounge car
- Personal screens
- In-seat meal service
Club Executive
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.
- Vending machine
- Entertainment pass
- Leather seats
- Power outlets at each seat
- Free WiFi
- Welcome service
- Fast track access
- More legroom
- Free magazines/newspapers
- Lounge car
- Personal screens
- In-seat meal service
Second Class Easy
Travel in Second Class Easy and enjoy seats with folding tables, power outlets and a bar car in the middle of the train.
- Air conditioning
- Hanger
- Vending machine
- Baggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power outlets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
First Class Plus
In addition to all the amenities in Second Class Easy, you'll get to enjoy more spacious seats and legroom in First Class Plus.
- Air conditioning
- Hanger
- Vending machine
- Baggage storage
- Seat reservation
- Fold-down table
- Power outlets at each seat
- Reading light
- More legroom
What are the onboard services on TGV INOUI, Frecciarossa, Italo and Intercity?
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Paris to Rome.
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Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity
What baggage limits are there? | On board TGV INOUI trains, you can take up to 2 pieces of baggage measuring no more than 70 x 90 x 50 cm (27.5 x 35.4 x 19.6 inches), plus one piece of hand baggage measuring no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches). If you are bringing an XL piece of baggage (maximum 90 x 130 cm or 35.4 x 51.1 inches), it will replace one of the two 70 x 90 x 50 cm (27.5 x 35.4 x 19.6 inches) pieces of baggage authorized. All your luggage must be labeled before getting on the train. |
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What food and drink is available? | All TGV INOUI trains are equipped with a café-bar car offering a range of food and drink to suit you at any time of day. The Bar is always situated in car 4 or 14 of the train. There's a range of local and responsibly sourced products on offer. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | TGV INOUI trains have free WiFi on board for you to use throughout your journey, allowing you to stay connected, reply to emails or even relax and enjoy what's offered on the TGV INOUI entertainment portal. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Children under 12 can get a half price ticket on TGV INOUI trains. Children under 4 travel free when they travel on your lap. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | If you've got a foldable bicycle, you can take it on the train as hand baggage, so long as it's no larger than 130 x 90 cm once folded. Or, if you can dismantle your bike, you can transport it in a cover or case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. You can still travel with a bike that cannot be folded or dismantled - you'll need to reserve a bike space on the train when you buy your ticket. Bike tickets cost €10 per bike, per journey. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Small pets are allowed on board TGV INOUI trains. They must travel in a carrier no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm. Larger dogs can also travel on TGV INOUI services, provided they are wearing a muzzle and are kept on a lead. Tickets for pets cost €10. Guide dogs and assistance dogs travel free of charge on all SNCF trains. |
What special assistance is available? | For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart). |
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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 +39 02 323232, 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? | You can get snacks and drinks from the vending machines available in car 3. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are available too. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | At the moment, Intercity 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. |
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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 all Intercity trains. |
How do I find cheap train tickets from Paris to Rome?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Food on board trains from Paris to Rome
On Frecciarossa trains
On TGV INOUI trains
On Italo trains
On TGV Lyria trains
On DB ICE trains
Other services on board trains from Paris to Rome
Keep reading for more information on all the other services you can find on board trains along the route from Paris to Rome.
Entertainment options
Baggage policy
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Traveling with your bike
Traveling with children
How to get from Paris airports to Paris city center
If you’re getting to France by flying into Paris, you’ll need to travel from the airport to the heart of the city. Read on for more information on how to get to the city center from each of the airports in Paris.
How to get to Paris city center from Charles de Gaulle airport
How to get to Paris city center from Orly airport
How to get to Paris city center from Beauvais airport
Everything you need to know about Paris train stations
Read on for more information on how to get to major train stations in Paris.
How to get to Paris Gare de l’Est
How to get to Paris Gare de Lyon
How long is the train ride from Paris to Rome?
The journey from Paris to Rome takes around 12 hours, depending on which route you take. There is no direct train from Paris to Rome. During your journey from Paris to Rome, you’ll have to get at least two trains.
First, your journey may take you to Milan, Italy. Some routes will go directly to Milan, while for others you’ll have to transfer onto another train once or twice.
Either way, you’ll arrive in Milan at either Milano Centrale train station or Milano Porta Garibaldi train station.
From Milano Centrale station, you can head to Rome by hopping onto a train that will take you direct all the way to Roma Termini train station.
If you arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi, you’ll have to transfer to Milano Centrale before getting your next train. It’s around a 20-minute walk, or 2 stops on the metro.
There are other routes available, including journeys via Turin, Basel or Geneva and journeys where you’ll travel by bus for some of the route. Take a look at our Journey Planner to find a route that’s best suited to your trip, or check out our article on planning a train trip from Paris to Rome for more information.
If you’re taking a direct train to Milan, your train may call at some of the following places:
The train from Milan to Rome may call at the following stations:
Arriving in Rome
When your train arrives in Rome, you’ll end up at either Roma Tiburtina station or Roma Termini station. If the final part of your journey is by bus instead, you’ll arrive at Roma Tiburtina bus station.
Using public transport in Rome
Top things to see and do in Rome
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Explore Europe by train with a Eurail Pass
After visiting Rome, 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.
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