How to join Monterosso al Mare from Paris by train?

Getting to the Cinque Terre by train is much easier than you might think! From Paris, you can reach Monterosso al Mare—right in the heart of the National Park—by rail with just one connection in Milan. In a single day, you’ll cross the Alps and easily arrive at the colorful villages along the Ligurian coast. Convenient, comfortable, and low-carbon: discover our smart itinerary to travel from Paris to the stunning villages of the Cinque Terre—stress-free and car-free.

Paris,
France
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

(≈ 7h00)

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Milan,
Italy
Monterosso al Mare,
Italy

Long distance train

(≈ 4h00)

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🌎 Countries crossed

France, Italy

🕔 Transport time

≈ 11hrs 00min

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 12 times

less than with a

plane

💼 Journey type

Beach, Culture

How to join Monterosso al Mare from Paris by train?

Getting to the Cinque Terre by train is much easier than you might think! From Paris, you can reach Monterosso al Mare—right in the heart of the National Park—by rail with just one connection in Milan. In a single day, you’ll cross the Alps and easily arrive at the colorful villages along the Ligurian coast. Convenient, comfortable, and low-carbon: discover our smart itinerary to travel from Paris to the stunning villages of the Cinque Terre—stress-free and car-free.

Paris,
France
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

(≈ 7h00)

Book my ticket

🙏 For some links, we get a commission each time you book a ticket. This allows us to sustain HOURRAIL!

Milan,
Italy
Monterosso al Mare,
Italy

Long distance train

(≈ 4h00)

Book my ticket

🙏 For some links, we get a commission each time you book a ticket. This allows us to sustain HOURRAIL!

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary lasts 11hrs 00min, and has 2 steps.

Paris - Milan

After several months of closure following the landslide in the Maurienne Valley in late August 2023, train service between Paris and Milan resumed on March 31, 2025!

With three daily round trips, TGV INOUI trains operated by SNCF Voyageurs now offer a direct connection between Paris Gare de Lyon and Milano Porta Garibaldi in just over 7 hours.

🕒 Timetable (subject to change):

Departure: 06:46 → Arrival: 13:50
Departure: 09:46 → Arrival: 16:50
Departure: 14:48 → Arrival: 21:50

Schedules may vary depending on the day and season — we recommend checking SNCF Connect for up-to-date information.

⏱️ Journey duration:

Approximately 7h04 to 7h30 for a direct trip.

🚉 Stations served:

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