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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Travel forum
From our travel community
Reviews & ratings TGV France-Italy
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Value for moneyConvenienceNice experience in second clas | Mohamed a. | 25a decembro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceVery good | Chirag a. | 11a novembro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceGood experience | Sandra t. | 18a oktobro 2016
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Good but misrepresented. | . | 10a oktobro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceNice way to recharge | Jesus Amado s. | 6a oktobro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceGood trip | Kathleen w. | 27a septembro 2016
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Value for moneyConveniencePorto SUSA to Lyon Part Dieu | Hari s. | 24a septembro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceLoved this trip | Carol m. | 15a septembro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceNot bad | Yu-ling h. | 11a septembro 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceBeautiful France | Aleida v. | 4a septembro 2016
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FAQs
Common Questions, Simple Answers
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Q. What is the specificity and main difference between a Eurail Select pass and a Point to Point ticket ?
A. A Point to Point ticket allows you to travel by train on a specific route during a designated date. An Eurail Select Pass allows to have unlimited rail travel on all trains operated by national railway company of the countries that you have chosen. Buying an Eurail Select Pass is ideal if you are planning to travel extensively by train.
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Q. What is the main difference between the types of sleeping accommodations on trains ?
A. - Single Sleeper has one bed, a water sink and towels. This compartment has a secure door, an electrical outlet and a luggage storage area. Note : Deluxe single accommodations come with a private restroom. They are offered on Talgo (France to Spain/Spain to Switzerland/Spain to Italy) overnight trains and Paris-Germany night trains.
- Double Sleeper has 2 beds, a water sink and towels. This compartment has a secure, an electrical outlet and a luggage storage area. Couples, families and travellers of the same sex can share a sleeper (sleeper must be full). Note : Deluxe double accommodations include a private restroom.
- T2 is a Second Class compartment with two beds.
- T3 compartment has 3 beds, a water sink and towels. This compartment has a secure door, an electrical outlet and a luggage storage area. Couples, families and travellers of the same sex can share a sleeper (all beds must be booked).
- T4 compartment has 4 beds, a water sink and towels. This compartment has a secure door, an electrical outlet and a luggage storage area. If cabins are gender specific, couples and families can only share a sleeper is all beds are booked.
- T6 (couchettes) is the most basic compartment on an overnight train. Couchettes have 6 beds and washrooms are at the end of each train car. These compartments are available in second-class only.
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Q. Do Frecciarossa trains have a catering service ?
A. Yes. There is a restaurant with sitting facilities on board Frecciarossa trains. The modern restaurant on board the Frecciarossa offers a traditional Italian dishes. Frecciarossa trains also have a coffee bar service, where passengers can buy sandwiches, snacks or beverages.
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Q. Is there a smoking section on trains ?
A. Some trains may have smoking zones. However smoking zones are less and less common. High speed trains are completely non-smoking as well as for trains in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands.
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Q. Is there a check-in before the departure of a Lyria train ?
A. No. There is no check-in before departure. However rail officials will control your ticket during the journey. Make sure you have all your valid travel documents with you while on board a TGV Lyria.
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Q. Can I reserve a seat if I have a Second Class ticket ?
A. Yes, you can make a reservation for a seat on a train if you have a Second Class ticket.
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Q. What is the luggage limitation and storage facilities offered when travelling by train ?
A. The baggage allowance is 2 large items and 1 carry-on per person. Trains have overhead racks on both sides of the carriage, storage areas as the end of the carriage, and there is storage room behind the back of your seats. Travelers are responsible for carrying the storing their own luggage.
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Q. How do I obtain Thalys tickets ?
A. Tickets for Thalys can be bought online on our website. You can choose to have your tickets delivered in your inbox through the “Print @ home” ticketing solution or you can choose to retrieve your rail ticket from self-service ticketing machines found at the train stations in France.
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Q. What is the main difference between First class and Second class on the TGV (French high speed trains) ?
A. TGV’s First class includes comfortable reclining seats ; food and beverages are available for purchase at the buffet car. However, if Premier service is offered a meal is included in the fare.
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Q. What is the definition of a travel day ?
A. A travel day is defined as the period of time starting from 12 am to 12 am of the next day. It is a complete 24h period. With the Eurail Select Pass, you can take as many trains as you want during a travel day.