What if we told you that traveling by train in southern Italy has never been easier? From Naples and Vesuvius to wild Calabria and baroque Puglia, this 100% rail itinerary lets you discover Campania, Calabria, and Puglia without a car. On the agenda: night trains, spectacular coastal lines, hilltop villages, and turquoise seas. A true Italian road trip, rail version!
High speed train
(≈ 6h00)
Night train
(≈ 10h00)
Regional train
(≈ 00h22)
Regional train
(≈ 00h22)
Long distance train
(≈ 3h28)
Regional train
(≈ 00h20)
Regional train
(≈ 00h29)
Regional train
(≈ 00h10)
Regional train
(≈ 00h59)
Regional train
(≈ 00h17)
Long distance train
(≈ 5h00)
Regional train
(≈ 1h40)
Night train
(≈ 7h55)
Long distance train
(≈ 9h12)
High speed train
(≈ 7h33)
Begins by joining Turin in TGV Inoui or Frecciarossa from France. After a stroll through the city's elegant arcades, board an overnight train to Naples. When you wake up? Vesuvius in the background.
From Naples, head for Pompeii in just 30 minutes by regional train. It's impossible to visit Campania without exploring this ancient city, frozen in time by the eruption of 79 AD.
Practical tips:
Head for Calabria by long-distance train to Lamezia Terme, then embark on one of Italy's most beautiful regional lines: the Tyrrhenian coast to Reggio.
This line serves :
Journeys take around 30 minutes between each stop: perfect for alternating beach, bathing and medieval villages in the same day.
Practical tips:
Crossing to the Adriatic coast to reach Puglia. Stop at Taranto then regional train to Lecce.
Nicknamed the "Florence of the South", Lecce impresses with its honey-colored Baroque facades. Stroll through the historic center, admire the local stone at sunset, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the squares.
Practical tips:
For the return journey, board an overnight train to Rome. In the early morning, wave goodbye to the Colosseum and enjoy a final espresso.
Finally, take an Intercity Notte to Turin, before returning to France with a wealth of memories.
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 Torino Porta Susa, in about 6 hours. Note that the route is also served by 3 daily TGV INOUI trains, with a slightly shorter travel time.
Schedules may vary depending on the day and season; we recommend checking on trenitalia.com.
About 6 hours for a direct journey.
Fares vary depending on demand and how far in advance you book, but generally range from €35 to €145 in second class.
