🌎 Countries crossed

France, Austria, Italy

🕔 Travel time

5 days

đŸŒ± Carbon footprint

≈ 3 times
less than with a
car
With 2 passengers

đŸ’Œ Journey type

Culture, Party

Romantic 100% overnight train Europe tour from Paris

Fall asleep in the capital of love, only to wake up a few hours later in the Austrian capital, before discovering the city of the Doges or the Eternal City in Italy... The perfect overnight train tour for a romantic getaway in Europe! đŸ„°

Paris,
France
Vienna,
Austria

Night train

Night train

(≈ 14h53)

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Vienna,
Austria
Venise,
Italy

Night train

Night train

(≈ 10h50)

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Venise,
Italy
Rome,
Italy

Long distance train

Long distance train

(≈ 8h35)

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Rome,
Italy
Turin,
Italy

Long distance train

Long distance train

(≈ 9h12)

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Turin,
Italy
Paris,
France

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 7h33)

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Map

Detailed itinerary

The trip lasts 5 days and includes 5 steps, with a minimum budget of 253 euros.
Night train

Paris - Vienna

Fall asleep in Paris, only to wake up a few hours later in one of Europe's most beautiful capitals? A magical experience on the direct Paris-Vienna night train, operated by ÖBB's Nighjets in partnership with SNCF!

⚠ Update December 14, 2025: Unfortunately, despite its success, the Paris-Vienna night train service is being discontinued as of December 14. We explain everything in this article. And we'll of course keep you updated on any developments (don't hesitate to subscribe to our newsletter if you want to stay informed).

The step from Paris to Vienna lasts 14h53. You'll travel in a Nightjet operated by ÖBB.
On board, you'll have access to: Drinks and snacks.
You can find tickets from 80 euros.
Night train

Vienna - Venise

The step from Vienna to Venise lasts 10h50. You'll travel in a Nightjet operated by ÖBB.
You can find tickets from 28 euros.
Long distance train

Venise - Rome

The step from Venise to Rome lasts 8h35. You'll travel in a long distance train.
You can find tickets from 50 euros.
Long distance train

Rome - Turin

The step from Rome to Turin lasts 9h12. You'll travel in a long distance train.
You can find tickets from 41 euros.
High speed train

Turin - Paris

The step from Turin to Paris lasts 7h33. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
You can find tickets from 54 euros.

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