Milan to Paris by train

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Overview: trains from Milan to Paris

Find the key information for travelling by train from Milan to Paris, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:54 View journey
Last train 23:13 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 6hr 32m View journey
Distance (km) 643
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey US$15.10 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 31m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Milan to Paris

Ready to book a trip from Milan to Paris by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Milan and Paris

The cheapest train tickets from Milan to Paris start at US$15.10. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, US$63. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around US$169.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Milan to Paris is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 8 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Departure frequency and timetable from Milan to Paris

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Milan to Paris:

  • 06:00 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:13 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:54 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:13 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 26 minutes from Milan toward Paris.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 12 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Milan to Paris?

On this route spanning 643 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 6 hours and 32 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Milan and Paris?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Milan and Paris 8 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Milan to Paris

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Paris city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Milan to Paris

Want to know more about your journey from Milan to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Milan and Paris is 643 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.