How to join Palerme from Paris by train?
Paris, FranceMilan, Italy
High speed train
(≈ 7h00)
Milan, ItalyRome, Italy
High speed train
(≈ 3h15)
Rome, ItalyPalerme, Italy
Night train
(≈ 13h00)
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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
💶 Fares:
Ticket prices vary depending on demand and how early you book, but they typically start around €59 in second class.
👉 For more details, check out our complete guide to this route.
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.
Rome - Palerme
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