Milan — photo 1
Milan — photo 1
Milan
Milan — photo 2
Milan
Lyon — photo 3
Lyon

🌎 Countries crossed

Belgium, France, Italy

🕔 Transport time

8h54

💼 Journey type

Culture

How to join Milan from Brussels by train?

Brussels,
Belgium
Lyon,
France

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(≈ 3h54)

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Lyon,
France
Milan,
Italy

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High speed train

(≈ 5h00)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary includes 8h54 of transport and 2 steps.
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Brussels - Lyon

The step from Brussels to Lyon lasts 3h54. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
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Lyon - Milan

After several months of closure due to the landslide in the Maurienne valley at the end of August 2023, rail traffic between Paris and Milan resumed on March 31, 2025!

With 2 daily round trips, the Frecciarossa trains operated by Trenitalia offer a direct connection between Paris Gare de Lyon and Milano Centrale, in about 5 hours.

🕒 Timetable (indicative):
  • Departure: 08:51 → Arrival: 13:50
  • Departure: 17:20 → Arrival: 22:07

Schedules may vary depending on the day and season; we recommend checking on trenitalia.com.

⏱️ Travel time:

About 5 hours for a direct journey.

🚉 Stations served:
  • Departure: Lyon Part Dieu
  • Intermediate stops: Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Arvan, Modane, Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere and Torino Porta Susa.
  • Arrival: Milano Centrale
💶 Ticket prices:

Fares vary depending on demand and how far in advance you book, but generally range from €35 to €145 in second class.

The step from Lyon to Milan lasts 5h00. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.

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