🌎 Countries crossed

France, Italy

🕔 Transport time

23h15

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 5 times
less than with a
plane

💼 Journey type

Beach, Culture

How to join Palerme from Paris by train?

Paris,
France
Milan,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 7h00)

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Milan,
Italy
Rome,
Italy

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 3h15)

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Rome,
Italy
Palerme,
Italy

Night train

Night train

(≈ 13h00)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary includes 23h15 of transport and 3 steps.
High speed train

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.

The step from Paris to Milan lasts 7h00. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Buffet car.
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 3h15. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Night train

Rome - Palerme

The step from Rome to Palerme lasts 13h00. You'll travel in a night train.

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