Detailed stages of this cuircuit by train in southern Italy

Stage 1: Turin → Naples (overnight train)

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:

• Book your night train in advance (sleeper cabin recommended).
• Allow at least half a day for Pompeii.
• From Naples, the Circumvesuviana trains are frequent but sometimes crowded in summer.

Stage 2: Naples → Lamezia Terme → Reggio Calabria (the mythical line)

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 :

• Pizzo
• Tropea
• Scilla
• And ends at Reggio Calabria

Journeys take around 30 minutes between each stop: perfect for alternating beach, bathing and medieval villages in the same day.

Practical tips:

• Regional tickets are cheap and flexible!
• Travel by the sea to enjoy the views.
• Ideal between May and October.

Stage 3: Reggio Calabria → Taranto → Lecce (Puglia)

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:

• Puglia's regional trains are frequent but slower, so anticipate journey times well.
• Ideally, plan 2 nights in Lecce to explore the Salento.

Stage 4: Lecce → Rome → Turin (return by overnight train) → Paris

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.

Paris - Turin

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.

🕒 Timetable (indicative):

• Departure: 06:41 → Arrival: 12:45
• Departure: 15:18 → Arrival: 21:20

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

⏱️ Travel time:

About 6 hours for a direct journey.

🚉 Stations served:

• Departure: Paris Gare de Lyon
• Intermediate stops: Lyon Part-Dieu, Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Arvan, Modane, and Oulx-Cesana-Claviere-Sestriere.
• Arrival: Torino Porta Susa

💶 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 Paris to Turin lasts 6h00. You'll travel in a Frecciarossa operated by Trenitalia.

Turin - Naples

The step from Turin to Naples lasts 10h00. You'll travel in a Intercity Notte operated by Trenitalia.

Naples - Pompéi

The step from Naples to Pompéi lasts 00h22. You'll travel in a regional train.

Pompéi - Naples

The step from Pompéi to Naples lasts 00h22. You'll travel in a regional train.

Naples - Lamezia

The step from Naples to Lamezia lasts 3h28. You'll travel in a long distance train.

Lamezia - Pizzo

The step from Lamezia to Pizzo lasts 00h20. You'll travel in a regional train.

Pizzo - Tropea

The step from Pizzo to Tropea lasts 00h29. You'll travel in a regional train.

Tropea - Ricadi

The step from Tropea to Ricadi lasts 00h10. You'll travel in a regional train.

Ricadi - Scilla

The step from Ricadi to Scilla lasts 00h59. You'll travel in a regional train.

Scilla - Reggio Calabria

The step from Scilla to Reggio Calabria lasts 00h17. You'll travel in a regional train.

Reggio Calabria - Tarente

The step from Reggio Calabria to Tarente lasts 5h00. You'll travel in a long distance train.

Tarente - Lecce

The step from Tarente to Lecce lasts 1h40. You'll travel in a regional train.

Lecce - Rome

The step from Lecce to Rome lasts 7h55. You'll travel in a Intercity Notte operated by Trenitalia.

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.

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.