You start off strong with a Inoui TGV to Turin. In just a few hours, you'll go from the rooftops of Paris to the Alps 🏔️, then on to Northern Italy 🇮🇹. No stress, no complicated changes: it's the ideal gateway.

Then you gently descend to the sea 🌊 :

• Asti → Rapallo: you move from the vineyards 🍇 of Piedmont to the Ligurian coast.
• Rapallo → Livorno: one of the most beautiful stretches along the Mediterranean 🏖️

Then you branch off into Tuscany and central Italy:

• Livorno → Lucca: a short break in a town on a human scale, perfect in summer 🌞
• Lucca → Ferrara: Renaissance atmosphere, away from the crowds.

You then head north, between elegant cities and urban energy:

• Ferrara → Padua
• Padua → Brescia
• Brescia → Milan

And finally, a quick and easy return to Paris from Milan.

Why this loop works perfectly

• Zero cars everything is accessible by express or regional train.
• Few stressful connections short, logical routes.
• Less crowds Avoid saturated hotspots such as Cinque Terre or central Florence.
• Quite varied alternating between the sea, medium-sized towns and large cities.

Paris - Turin

Since March 31, 2025, direct TGV INOUI service between Paris and Turin has resumed, with three daily round trips operated by SNCF. These trains connect Paris Gare de Lyon to Torino Porta Susa, with no transfers.

🕒 Timetable (subject to change):

• Departure: 06:46 → Arrival: 12:23
• Departure: 09:45 → Arrival: 15:24
• Departure: 14:45 → Arrival: 20:24

Schedules may vary depending on the day and season — we recommend checking SNCF Connect for the latest information.

⏱️ Journey duration:

Approximately 5h37 to 5h39 for a direct trip.

🚉 Stations served:

• Departure: Paris Gare de Lyon
• Arrival: Torino Porta Susa

Some trains may also stop at Torino Porta Nuova — be sure to check the arrival station when booking.

💶 Fares:

Ticket prices vary based on demand and how early you book, but typically start around €35 in second class.

The step from Paris to Turin lasts 5h39. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.

On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Buffet car.

Asti - Rapallo

The step from Asti to Rapallo lasts 1h38. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.

Rapallo - Livourne

The step from Rapallo to Livourne lasts 1h54. You'll travel in a Frecciabianca operated by Trenitalia.

Livourne - Lucques

The step from Livourne to Lucques lasts 1h05. You'll travel in a regional train.

Lucques - Ferrara

The step from Lucques to Ferrara lasts 2h55. You'll travel in a regional train.

Ferrara - Padova

The step from Ferrara to Padova lasts 00h35. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.

Padova - Brescia

The step from Padova to Brescia lasts 1h21. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.

Brescia - Milan

The step from Brescia to Milan lasts 00h36. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.

Milan - Paris

The step from Milan to Paris lasts 9h04. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.

You can find tickets from 49 euros.