Tunis
Tunis
Tunis
Milan
Milan
Palerme
Palerme
Palerme
🌎 Countries crossed
France, Italy, Tunisia
🕔 Transport time
≈ 1day 14hrs 45min
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 3 times
less than with aplane
💼 Journey type
Beach
How to join Tunis from Paris by train and by ferry?
Paris, FranceMilan, Italy
High speed train
(≈ 7h00)
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Milan, ItalyPalerme, Italy
Night train
(≈ 20h45)
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Palerme, ItalyTunis, Tunisia
Ferry
(≈ 11h00)
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Detailed itinerary
The itinerary lasts 1day 14hrs 45min, and has 3 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
💶 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 7hrs 00min. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Buffet car.
Milan - Palerme
The step from Milan to Palerme lasts 20hrs 45min. You'll travel in a night train.
Palerme - Tunis
The step from Palerme to Tunis lasts 11hrs 00min. You'll travel in a ferry.
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