
TGV France-Italy
France-Italy TGV trains : high-speed travel between France and Italy.
- Paris - Milan: 07:07
- Book up to 120 days in advance
- E-ticket
- High Speed trains
Overview
TGV France-Italy
Travel between two of Europe’s most popular countries aboard one of Europe’s most popular trains : the France-Italy TGV train.
These high-speed trains whisk travelers between Paris and Milan in 7 hours, Paris and Turin in 5.5 hours, and Lyon and Milan in 4.5 hours, with stops in both countries along the way.
Travelers in first class accommodations can enjoy all the modern comforts of luxury TGV train travel : reclining seats, complimentary newspapers and magazines, and meal and drink served at the seat. There are even onboard facilities for children (like a nursery area for infants) to make family travel as comfortable as possible.
Second class travelers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats and access to the bar/buffet car for onboard refreshments. All travelers can purchase metro tickets for Paris or Milan from the bar buffet car – perfect for the travelers who want to start exploring the moment they step off the train !
Tickets for all travelers can be booked 90 days in advance and issued in paper form or convenient e-ticket form, per the traveler’s choice.
Practical information
Paper ticket
Receive your ticket directly to your address. Just take them with you and you are ready to travel. Shipping fees apply.
Print @ home
Print your ticket anywhere and anytime before your travel. Skip shipping fees.
Print @ Station (from France)
Go to a self-service ticket machine and enter your reference to retrieve your ticket. Skip shipping fees.
- TGV France-Italy tickets are open for booking 120 days ahead.
- Get the lowest prices by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell the fastest.
- Opt for off-peak trains when you have to travel short notice. They are more affordable than morning and evening trains along with those running on holiday eves, Friday and Sunday afternoon.
A class apart
Classes of service
Second class | First class | |
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Seating configuration Ability to sit across from, or next to your travel companion with club seating options. | ||
Food & beverages Enjoy a drink and delicious meal, served right at your seat. | ||
Generous legroom Watch rolling landscapes pass with room to stretch your legs. | ||
Reclining seats Make yourself at home as you journey from one city to the next in a comfy reclining seat. | ||
Newspapers & magazines Flip through a complimentary international/local newspaper or magazine as you enjoy the journey. | ||
Bar buffet car Choose from a variety of tasty snacks and beverages, for purchase, to enjoy on your journey. | ||
Subway tickets Tickets for Paris Metro and Milan Metro are on sale on board, allowing to save time and avoid confusion. | ||
Kid’s facilities There is a nursery area on board for infants. |
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FAQs
Common Questions, Simple Answers
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Q. I haven't departed for Europe yet and want to exchange or refund my train ticket. How do I proceed ?
A. There are different ways you can exchange or refund a train ticket prior to your departure to Europe, but they depend in whether you booked a paper ticket or e-ticket.
For refunds :
If you booked a paper train ticket, the original ticket must be returned to us for the refund to be finalized. Please visit the Contact Us page for further information.
It’s strongly suggested that you send your documents by some type of traceable mail for proof of delivery.
If you booked an e-ticket from our website, you can usually complete the refund online via our Cancellation and Refund page. The refund will be processed immediately and no further action on your part will be required.
For exchanges :
Similar to the previous situation, the original paper train ticket must be returned to us for the exchange to be processed. Visit our Contact Us page to begin the exchange process for paper tickets, or the Cancellation and Refund page for e-tickets.
When exchanging tickets, you are responsible for paying the difference in fare, as well as any applicable fees for your new train tickets. Please keep in mind that exchanges on train tickets are only permitted for the same city pair or route originally booked.
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Q. I have a business idea or partnership opportunity for you. Whom should I get in touch with ?
A. Marketing Opportunities ! Do you think you have products or services that could enrich the experience of our customers ? Are you interested in exploring joint marketing initiatives ? Do you have compelling content for our website ?
We’re always looking to hear from potential partners and put our creative energies together for the benefit of our travellers. If you have any thoughts, feel free to drop us an email at opportunities@raileurope.com .
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Q. Where can I find specific information regarding the services offered on the train I'll be taking ?
A. We try to provide you with as many details about your train trip as possible. When you’re searching for train fares and schedules, click on the train numbers listed on the results page. Choose the class of service you prefer to sit in and you’ll be able to see all onboard services offered.
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Q. I just placed a booking and realized I made a mistake. How can I make changes ?
A. If you need to get in touch with us regarding your booking, please visit our Contact Us page for assistance. As long as it hasn’t been invoiced yet, it’s usually not a problem to fix it. However, please note that an exchange fee and price change may be applicable depending on what needs to be changed.
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Q. Can I open the train windows ?
A. If you’re traveling on a slower train you may have the option to open a window, depending on the age and configuration of the car. However, most modern rail cars are air-conditioned and you won’t have the option of opening the windows.
For safety reasons, high speed trains don’t offer the option of opening windows.
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Q. I'm looking to book a train on your site but I can't find it, why ?
A. We know it can be frustrating when what you’re looking for is not displaying, let us help, as there could be several reasons for this happening.
1. It could be the case that it is too soon to book the train you wish to travel on. Typically, trains can be booked 3 months in advance. Of course, this can vary by carrier and time of year. Some trains have a longer booking horizon.
2. The train or fare you are looking for is not available. Depending on the time of year, time of day, or train you are looking for, it could be the case that there are no available seats for booking. If your travel dates are flexible, you can select an alternate travel dates to see if the train you are looking for displays.
3. Scheduled track work or maintenance could be scheduled for the day/time you are looking to travel. Carriers will close reservations for these scheduled dates, meaning they will not appear on our site to book.
4. Some trains are private lines or operated by carriers that do not allow other distributors to offer them. In these cases, tickets will need to be secured locally at the station.
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Q. What should I do if I’m unable to print my e-ticket at the station ?
A. First, make sure you’re entering the correct information in the self-service kiosk. You need to provide your e-ticket confirmation code, also known as PNR, which is a 6 character letter code (or an 8 character alphanumeric code for British e-tickets) that appears on your Rail Europe booking confirmation email. Any other booking reference (like the Rail Europe booking number) will not work to retrieve your print at station e-ticket.
Don’t attempt to retrieve your ticket using a different method of identification such as swiping a credit card. This will not work.
Although highly unusual, if you’re still unable to retrieve your ticket, go to the ticket counter and seek the assistance of a railway official. Make sure you know your e-ticket number.
If you’re still unable to retrieve your ticket, you may have to purchase a new train ticket. If possible, document the circumstances that prevented you from retrieving your e-ticket. If you purchase new tickets, make sure to keep a copy of the new tickets and the receipt.
Upon your return home, contact our customer relations department and write us a letter indicating what happened. Make sure to provide the new tickets you purchased and the receipt. We’ll review the matter and work things out with you.
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Q. Where can I see the exchange and refund conditions of my train ticket ?
A. When browsing fares on our website, you can read a brief description of each fare flexibility level, and then see the full exchange and refund conditions for each fare.
Once you have booked a train ticket with us, its exchange and refund rules will be indicated in your Rail Europe booking confirmation email, as well as printed with your train ticket and/or on the ticket jacket in the case of paper tickets. Please note that train tickets must be received for exchange or refund within the allowed time frame mentioned in the exchange and refund conditions.
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Q. What should I do if my train ticket is lost or stolen ?
A. If your paper ticket is lost or stolen, you’ll need to purchase a new one in order to travel.
If you purchased the Rail Protection Plan™ and your ticket is covered, you may be eligible for reimbursement if you meet the requirements of this plan, this includes filing a police report within 24 hours of the loss or theft and purchasing replacement train ticket.
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Q. Are lockers and luggage storage services available at the train station ?
A. Most major train stations have a left luggage facility offering either self-serve luggage lockers or staffed luggage facilities.
Keep in mind that there is a fee to store your luggage at a train station. Typically, stations will charge a flat rate to rent a luggage locker that you’re free to fill. For staffed luggage facilities, you may incur a “per bag” fee. In either case, the fee is usually under 10 Euros. If you do leave your bags, be sure to keep some money in your pockets for the luggage lockers.