Journey time and changes by departure city (November 2026)
| From | Typical time | Change | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | about 6h50 (fastest) | none | 3 to 5 direct trains on weekdays |
| Turin | about 6 hours | none | same line as Milan-Paris |
| Venice | about 10h48 | 1, at Milan | or Frecciarossa to Turin then TGV |
| Florence | 9h19 via Turin, 9h41 via Milan | 1 | two separate tickets |
| Rome | about 11 hours | at least 1, almost always Milan | no direct train |
| Bologna, Naples | via Milan | 1 | Frecciarossa to Milano Centrale, then Paris |
Direct Milan-Paris trains are run by Trenitalia France (Frecciarossa) and SNCF (TGV INOUI) and arrive at Gare de Lyon. Some TGVs leave from Milano Porta Garibaldi rather than Milano Centrale: check the station on your ticket.
Fares
A second-class Milan-Paris ticket costs about €35 to €50 one way when booked early, and about €80 to €150 two to four weeks ahead. From Rome, advance fares start at about €69 for the two legs combined; booking late can push the total above €200. From Florence you buy one ticket per leg, each priced on its own, usually on sale about four months ahead.
The night train: what is left
The direct Venice-Paris sleeper was discontinued in 2020 and there is none from Rome. For an overnight journey the combination is an afternoon TGV from Paris to Stuttgart and the ÖBB Nightjet to Venice. Heading to Paris, the simplest option is an evening train to Milan, a hotel night and the morning Frecciarossa. The Venice Simplon Orient Express is a seasonal luxury option.
How to choose
- From Milan or Turin: direct train, the best choice.
- From Venice or Florence: one change but two tickets; leave a margin, since a single ticket protects you better if a train runs late.
- From Rome or Naples: a full day; consider a stop in Milan.
- With a rail pass: the reservation costs €31 in second class and €45 in first on the TGV (November 2026), about €13 on Trenitalia.
Arriving in Paris
Gare de Lyon is in the 12th arrondissement, served by two metro lines and the RER. After a long day on the train, a bed nearby helps: see hotels near Gare de Lyon and the guide to Paris train stations. For Milan-Paris in detail, see Paris-Milan by train.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Venice to Paris? About 10h48 with one change at Milan.
Is there a night train from Venice to Paris? No, the direct one was discontinued in 2020.
Where does the direct train leave from? Only Milan and Turin; every other city needs a change.
How much does it cost? About €35 to €50 from Milan when booked early; from about €69 from Rome for the whole trip.
Which station do I arrive at? Gare de Lyon.
