Want to discover the Eternal City, where ancient ruins meet modern life? Good news, Rome is very accessible by train from France and other major European hubs, with several daily connections that bring you right into the city centre without a car, and a quick transfer in Milan or Naples if needed. Here's our guide for a 100% train city‑trip where history, cuisine and vibrant street life blend together, no flying, no car.
From Paris Gare de Lyon, you can travel to Rome with a single correspondence :
- TGV to Milan or Turin,
- then the Trenitalia train to Rome Termini.
The whole journey takes around 10h30, with daily departures, so you can plan your trip at your own pace and arrive right in the city center.
In Rome, there is no shortage of possibilities: the Colisée and the Pantheon testify to the scale of the Roman Empire, while the picturesque quarter of the Trastevere offers winding streets and a friendly atmosphere. If you like good food, itlian pasta and pizza al taglio should delight your taste buds. It's all easily discovered on foot or by public transport: a city to be enjoyed as much as it is visited!
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