--- title: "Trains from Paris to Rome | EveryRail" description: "Travel from Paris to Rome by train with one change, in about 10 hours 10 minutes on the fastest Trenitalia and TGV connections." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/paris-to-rome/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Rome by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Rome by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Paris to Rome by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Rome]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Paris to Rome by train Travel from Paris to Rome by train with one change, in about 10 hours 10 minutes on the fastest Trenitalia and TGV connections. ![Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distance]() Origin [Paris]() Destination [Rome]() Countries [France](), [Italy]() There is no direct train from [Paris]() to [Rome](). The fastest single-change journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes. ## Paris to Rome by train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Direct service | None. Every journey needs one change | | Fastest journey | About 10 hours 10 minutes, on a weekend Frecciarossa departure via Milan | | Typical weekday journey | About 11 hours 12 minutes, change at Milan Centrale | | Departure station | Paris Gare de Lyon | | Change station | Milan Centrale (Trenitalia route) or Turin Porta Susa (TGV route) | | Arrival station | Rome Termini | | Fares | Two separate tickets, priced independently by Trenitalia and SNCF. No single published through-fare | | Sleeper option | None currently running | | Distance | About 1,449 km (900 miles) by rail | These are indicative times from the current published timetable. See the Chambéry-Modane closure note below if you are travelling between 12 September and 9 October 2026. ## Choosing your route: one change, two ways to make it Two single-change routes cover this corridor well, and the difference comes down to who operates your connection. The simplest option is [Trenitalia]() end to end. A Frecciarossa leaves Paris Gare de [Lyon]() in the early morning, most days around 06:28 (07:30 at weekends), crosses the Alps via Chambéry and Modane, and reaches [Milan]() Centrale in the early afternoon. After a roughly 40-minute connection, a second Frecciarossa continues to Rome Termini, arriving around 17:40. Because both trains belong to Trenitalia, a delay that causes a missed connection carries a legal entitlement to rebooking onto a later Trenitalia service at no extra cost. The alternative uses SNCF's TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to [Turin]() Porta Susa, then a Trenitalia Frecciarossa from Turin to Rome Termini in around 4 hours 39 minutes. Three TGV departures run most days, the earliest around 06:45. This route crosses two different rail companies, so it carries no single-operator rebooking guarantee if you miss your connection, though Turin's shorter final leg suits a stopover if you want to break the journey rather than rush the change. If you would rather not do the whole trip in one sitting, stop overnight in Turin. Leave Paris in the mid-afternoon, arrive in Turin by evening, and continue to Rome the next morning; the Turin-to-Rome Frecciarossa takes as little as 4 hours 10 minutes on some departures, so you can enjoy a slow morning before boarding. A scenic but slower alternative runs via Switzerland, changing onto the Gotthard or Simplon route into Milan; it adds a change and usually costs more, but suits travellers who want mountain scenery over speed, and it becomes the only way through during the closure below. ## The Chambéry-Modane line closes from 12 September to 9 October 2026 SNCF Réseau is closing the Chambéry to Modane section of this route for Lyon-Turin interconnection works, replacing every train on that stretch with buses, from 12 September to 9 October 2026. Both the Trenitalia Frecciarossa and the SNCF TGV cross this section, so neither can run its normal through service during that window. If your travel dates fall inside it, route via Switzerland instead, changing onto the Gotthard or Simplon line into Milan. Engineering works can shift, so check your specific departure with Trenitalia or SNCF once you are within the booking window. ## Stations at each end Paris Gare de Lyon, in the city's 12th arrondissement, is the departure point for both routes and is well connected to the Paris Métro and RER. It is not the same station as Gare du Nord, so check your ticket if you are also connecting from Eurostar or northern France. Rome Termini is the arrival station for every version of this journey and sits close to the city centre, within walking distance of the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. If your itinerary changes at Milan Centrale or Turin Porta Susa, both are substantial city-centre stations with time for a coffee between trains, though Turin Porta Susa has no left-luggage office (Turin Porta Nuova does). ## Tickets, fares, and rail passes There is no single published through-fare for Paris to Rome, because the journey is always sold as two separate tickets from two different operators: a Paris-Milan or Paris-Turin leg, then a connecting Milan-Rome or Turin-Rome leg. Trenitalia and SNCF price and discount each leg independently, and their lowest fares are limited-availability promotional prices tied to specific trains and dates, so what you pay depends on both legs together for your date, not the cheapest fare quoted for either leg alone. Business and executive classes cost more and add wider seats, at-seat catering on Trenitalia, or a more flexible fare. Tickets for both routes typically go on sale up to four to six months before travel, and booking as soon as your date opens tends to give the widest choice of times and fares. Book each leg from a single search where the retailer supports it, or purchase the two legs separately if you want the option to break your journey in Milan or Turin. If you hold an Interrail or Eurail pass, its coverage matters here: passes do not currently cover the Paris-Milan Frecciarossa, so the TGV-via-Turin route is the pass-friendly option instead. Reservation requirements and fees still apply on the Frecciarossa leg even with a pass. ## No sleeper train on this route The Paris-Italy sleeper service, formerly run by Thello, stopped in 2020 and has not resumed. Every current option to Rome runs by day, with an overnight stop in Turin as the closest alternative if you want to split the trip across two days rather than travel it in one long sitting. ## Train versus plane for Paris to Rome Flying is faster in the air, but the train replaces the airport journey, security queues, and check-in buffer with city-centre departure and arrival, plus a change to stretch your legs partway through. A roughly 10 to 11-hour rail journey with Alpine scenery suits travellers who value a direct city-to-city trip over the shortest possible travel time, and the door-to-door gap narrows once you count both ends of a flight. ## 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 is France’s state-owned rail operator, running high-speed, regional, and international TGV services across Europe. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Trenitalia]() Trenitalia is Italy’s state-owned rail operator, running high-speed, intercity, and regional trains across the country and beyond. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Rome [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Rome**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Paris to Rome? No. Every route needs one change, most commonly at Milan Centrale on an all-Trenitalia Frecciarossa route, or at Turin Porta Susa if you start on an SNCF TGV. ### Is there a sleeper train from Paris to Rome? No. The Thello sleeper between Paris and Italy stopped running in 2020 and has not resumed. An overnight stop in Turin is the closest option if you want to break up the trip. ### How long does the train from Paris to Rome take? About 10 hours 10 minutes on the weekend Frecciarossa departure, or around 11 hours 12 minutes on the equivalent weekday morning departure. Both use the same single change at Milan Centrale; only the first leg's schedule differs by day. ### Which stations do Paris to Rome trains use? Trains leave from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive at Rome Termini. Depending on your route, you change at Milan Centrale (all-Trenitalia route) or Turin Porta Susa (TGV plus Trenitalia route). ### How much does the Paris to Rome train cost? There is no single through-fare. The journey is sold as two separate tickets, a Paris-Milan or Paris-Turin fare from Trenitalia or SNCF plus a connecting Milan-Rome or Turin-Rome fare from Trenitalia, and each is priced independently with its own limited-availability promotional fares. Book both legs for your date and compare the combined total rather than either leg's lowest quoted price. ### Is the Paris to Rome train affected by engineering works in 2026? Yes. SNCF Réseau closes the Chambéry to Modane section for Lyon-Turin interconnection works from 12 September to 9 October 2026, replacing trains on that stretch with buses. Neither the Frecciarossa nor the TGV can run its normal through route in that window; travel via Switzerland instead if your dates fall inside it. ## More routes [![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Amsterdam to ParisAmsterdam to Paris by Eurostar: direct trains in around 3 hours 15 to 3 hours 35 minutes. Around 10 direct departures daily, from Centraal to Gare du Nord. Advance Standard fares from €35.]()[![Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distance]()Amsterdam to RomeThere’s no direct Amsterdam to Rome train, but a well-timed connection via Paris takes around 14 to 17 hours with Eurostar, Frecciarossa, and TGV.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Barcelona to ParisTGV inOui trains run directly from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey takes roughly 6 hours 44 to 50 minutes over 1,073 km. Advance second-class fares start from around €39 when booked early; first class from around €59. Two services run each way on most days. Interrail and Eurail passes are valid, but a mandatory seat reservation costing €35 per person is required.]()[![Gare du Nord train station in Paris]()Basel to Paris by Train: Route, Times and TicketsTravel from Basel to Paris by train with TGV Lyria's direct service, in around 3 hours from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Berlin to ParisHow to travel from Berlin to Paris by train. The daily direct ICE takes around 8 hours from Berlin Hbf to Paris Gare de l’Est. For an overnight option, the European Sleeper night train runs three times a week. Covers tickets, Interrail reservations, and which Paris station to aim for.]()[![Statue detail at Rome's Vittoriano monument with St. Peter's dome in the distance]()Berlin to RomeNo direct Berlin-Rome train; compare the daytime route via Munich and Bologna or the Munich-Rome Nightjet, with booking and pass tips.]()[![View of Rome, Italy]()Bologna to Rome by Train: Route, Times and TicketsBologna to Rome by train takes about 2 hours on Trenitalia or Italo, usually using Bologna Centrale and Roma Termini, with fares from €19.90.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Bordeaux to ParisBordeaux to Paris by TGV INOUI in as little as 2h08m. OUIGO from €16. Around 29 direct trains daily. 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