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Milan to Paris by train
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Cheapest Price US$35.50
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30 days in advance US$90.50
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7 days in advance US$255.50
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First train00:54
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Last train23:13
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey6hr 32m
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Distance643 kilometres
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Trains per day12
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Avg. journey time7hr 31m
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Train operators
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$35.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, US$90. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around US$255.
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 28 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.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Milan to Paris by train?
The distance between Milan and Paris is 643 kilometres.
How much is a train ticket from Milan to Paris?
The lowest price on this route is US$35.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around US$90, while those booked 7 days in advance are around US$255.
How far in advance can I book my Milan to Paris train tickets?
Tickets for this route become available 8 months before the travel date.
What’s the travel time from Milan to Paris by train?
The fastest journey is 6 hours and 32 minutes.
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TGV
It is easy to travel by train from Milan to Paris. There is an overnight option, using the Thello night train from Milan to Paris. Yet many travellers prefer doing the journey entirely by day, using the direct TGV service which links the two cities three times each day.
The route used by the daytime TGV services runs west from Lombardy, crossing Piedmont to reach the Alps. Entering France through the Fréjus rail tunnel, the train follows a scenic route east towards Burgundy. The journey ends with an impressive high-speed dash to Paris.
Milan to Paris

The daytime high-speed trains to Paris leave from Milan Porta Garibaldi and arrive at Paris Lyon station. All trains from Milan to Paris stop at Turin, Oulx and Bardonecchia before diving under the Alps to reach France. Once in France, the route runs via Modane and Chambéry to reach the Burgundy region.
With just six stops along the way, this is a comfortable and interesting journey. It is by no means high speed for the entire route, so sit back and watch the Alps and landscapes of rural France slip by beyond the carriage window.