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The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 5 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
- Operators: SBB, Trenitalia and SNCF.
- Usual change points: Zurich, Lugano and Chambéry.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 13:50 | 7h20 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale Trenitalia |
| 06:46 | 13:50 | 7h04 | Chambéry | ICE 6931 · Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale SNCF, Trenitalia |
| 06:46 | 14:07 | 7h21 | Torino | ICE 9243 · Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale SNCF, Trenitalia |
| 07:22 | 15:53 | 8h31 | Basel | TGV Lyria 9203 · ECM 151 SNCF, SBB |
| 10:22 | 18:17 | 7h55 | Zurich, Lugano | TGV Lyria 9211 · EC 37 · RE 25529 SBB |
| 12:22 | 20:17 | 7h55 | Zurich, Lugano | TGV Lyria 9213 · IC 1479 · RE 25533 SBB, SNCF |
| 15:25 | 22:07 | 6h42 | direct | Paris-Gare-de-Lyon/Milano Centrale Trenitalia |
Route map
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 7h07 | ± 4h03 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 27 kg | ± 87 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Milan?
The fastest train takes 6h42; the typical journey is 7h21.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Milan?
Yes. 2 of the 7 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Milan?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:30 and the last at 15:25 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Milan leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris-Gare-de-Lyon and arrives at Milano Centrale.
Is the TGV from Paris to Milan usually on time?
According to SNCF, 75% of trains arrived less than 15 minutes late (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
Where can I book a train ticket to Milan?
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.