🌎 Countries crossed

France, Switzerland, Italy

🕔 Transport time

≈ 9hrs 35min

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 8 times
less than with a
plane

💼 Journey type

Culture

How to join Rome from Lyon by train?

Lyon,
France
Geneva,
Switzerland

Regional train

Regional train

(≈ 1h57)

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Geneva,
Switzerland
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 4h23)

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Milan,
Italy
Rome,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 3h15)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary lasts 9hrs 35min, and has 3 steps.
Regional train

Lyon - Geneva

The step from Lyon to Geneva lasts 1hrs 57min. You'll travel in a regional train.
High speed train

Geneva - Milan

Up to 3 direct trains a day, with typical departures at 05:27, 13:27 and 18:27 from Geneva Cornavin.

The route passes through spectacular Alpine scenery, including the shores of Lake Geneva, the vineyards of Lavaux, the Simplon Pass and the Italian valleys: an excellent opportunity to enjoy the panorama while traveling in comfort!

The step from Geneva to Milan lasts 4hrs 23min. You'll travel in a high speed train.
High speed train

Milan - Rome

The train journey between Milan and Rome is one of the most popular in Italy: up to 90 trains a day provide the link, with regular departures throughout the day! Departures are mainly from Milano Centrale and Milano Rogoredo, and arrivals are usually at Roma Termini, the capital's main station.

The step from Milan to Rome lasts 3hrs 15min. You'll travel in a high speed train.

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