--- title: "Trains from Paris to Milan | EveryRail" description: "Direct trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan take about 7 hours, with three TGV INOUI and two Frecciarossa a day. A seat reservation is compulsory." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/paris-to-milan/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Milan by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Milan by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Paris to Milan by train]() - [Stops]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Milan]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Paris to Milan by train Direct trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan take about 7 hours, with three TGV INOUI and two Frecciarossa a day. A seat reservation is compulsory. Origin [Paris]() Destination [Milan]() Main stations Paris Gare de Lyon to Milano Centrale Countries [France](), [Italy]() [Paris]() to [Milan]() takes about 7 hours by direct train, with no change, from Paris Gare de [Lyon](). Two companies run it: SNCF with TGV INOUI, and [Trenitalia]() with Frecciarossa. The two arrive at different Milan stations, so check your ticket before you leave. Works pause direct trains from 12 September to 9 October 2026, as the last section explains. ## The direct trip takes about 7 hours Direct trains cover Paris to Milan in about 7 hours. TGV INOUI trains are timetabled at around 7h02 to 7h07, and the Frecciarossa takes just under 7 hours to a little over. The route runs through Chambéry and the Maurienne valley, then under the Alps into Italy. Trains call at Torino Porta Susa before Milan. It is a long day, but you stay on one train, with no change and no airport. A morning departure puts you in Milan in the early afternoon. ## Two companies arrive at two Milan stations You leave Paris Gare de Lyon whichever company you choose. The Milan end is where people go wrong. TGV INOUI trains arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi. Frecciarossa trains arrive at Milano Centrale. They are different stations on different sides of the city. Look at the arrival station on your ticket before you pick a train, especially if you have a hotel or an onward connection planned. Both leave from Paris Gare de Lyon, so there is no choice of Paris station to make. ## Three TGV and two Frecciarossa trains a day There are three TGV INOUI trains and two Frecciarossa trains a day from Paris to Milan. The first TGV leaves at around 06:45 and the last at around 14:48, so there is no evening direct train. The Frecciarossa leaves in the morning and in the afternoon. Times can differ by date, so check your own day. With so few departures, a missed connection to Gare de Lyon costs you hours. If you arrive in Paris by train that day, leave a generous gap. ## Fares vary by train and date Fares rise as the date gets closer and the cheapest tickets sell out first. The TGV and the Frecciarossa are priced separately, so compare both on your date, and decide whether the cheaper train is worth the different Milan station. ## A seat reservation is compulsory Every direct train on this route needs a seat reservation, including for rail pass holders. A pass covers the journey but not the reservation, so keep three costs apart: the ticket price, the reservation fee, and any supplement. With an Interrail pass, you pay a reservation fee on top. On the TGV to [Turin]() and Milan it is €31 in second class and €45 in first class. On the Frecciarossa it is €13 in standard and business class. The Frecciarossa is much cheaper for a pass holder, which can decide which train you take. Book as early as you can. The Interrail pass also counts as a travel day, so a long day on one train uses one day of your pass. ## Direct trains pause from 12 September to 9 October 2026 Works at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne close the Chambéry to Modane line from 12 September to 9 October 2026, so no direct TGV INOUI or Frecciarossa runs between Paris and Milan in that period. Direct trains are due back on 10 October 2026. For earlier dates, travel via Switzerland with a change at a city such as Geneva or Lausanne, and ask the company that sold your ticket for a refund or a new itinerary. ## Stops [![Map showing the location of Paris Gare de Lyon]()© OpenStreetMap contributorsParis Gare de Lyonorigin in Paris]()[![Map showing the location of Milano Centrale]()© OpenStreetMap contributorsMilano Centraledestination in Milan]() ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Trenitalia]() Trenitalia runs Italy's Frecce high-speed, Intercity and regional trains; Super Economy fares are cheapest but allow no changes or refunds. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Milan [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Milan**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Paris to Milan take? A direct train takes about 7 hours. TGV INOUI trains are timetabled at around 7h02 to 7h07. ### Is there a direct train from Paris to Milan? Yes. TGV INOUI and Frecciarossa both run direct from Paris Gare de Lyon. Works pause them from 12 September to 9 October 2026, with trains due back on 10 October. ### Which Milan station does the train from Paris arrive at? The TGV INOUI arrives at Milano Porta Garibaldi and the Frecciarossa at Milano Centrale. Check the arrival station on your ticket. ### How much is the train from Paris to Milan? Fares are in euros and rise as the travel date gets closer. The TGV INOUI and the Frecciarossa are priced separately, so compare both on your date. ### Do I need to reserve a seat from Paris to Milan? Yes, a seat reservation is compulsory on both. Interrail pass holders pay €31 in second class or €45 in first class on the TGV, or €13 on the Frecciarossa. ### How can I get from Paris to Milan during the works pause? For travel from 12 September to 9 October 2026, go via Switzerland with a change at a city such as Geneva or Lausanne. Allow a longer day than the direct trip. 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Last direct train mid-afternoon.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Brussels to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains take as little as 1 hour 22 minutes from Brussels-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord; up to 22 run daily, with advance Standard fares from €29.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/paris-to-milan/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Paris to Milan | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Paris to Milan. 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