The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Milan
Cheapest price
€206
Average price
€248
Fastest journey
8 h 32 m
Average duration
9 h 12 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Milan will cost around €248 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €206.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Milan without transferring at least once.
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EuroCity 456:16 AM11h34Paris Gare de Lyon5:50 PMMilan Centrale€2061One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 478:18 AM14h32Paris Gare de Lyon10:50 PMMilan Centrale€2231One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 458:18 AM9h32Paris Gare de Lyon5:50 PMMilan Centrale€2231One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 6711:18 AM10h32Paris Gare de Lyon9:50 PMMilan Centrale€2391One-way2 transfers
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EuroCity 4710:18 AM12h32Paris Gare de Lyon10:50 PMMilan Centrale€2431One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 472:18 PM8h32Paris Gare de Lyon10:50 PMMilan Centrale€2431One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 17310:52 AM8h58Paris Gare de l'Est7:50 PMMilan Centrale€2761One-way2 transfers
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EuroCity 6712:22 PM9h28Paris Gare de Lyon9:50 PMMilan Centrale€2661One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 17310:22 AM9h28Paris Gare de Lyon7:50 PMMilan Centrale€2661One-way1 transfer
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EuroCity 458:18 AM9h32Paris Gare de Lyon5:50 PMMilan Centrale€2231One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 640 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€145 Average price | €274 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Milan trains for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9255 | On time 2:48 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h05 | 9:53 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 3:25 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h42 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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9761+ EuroCity 45 | 6:16 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h34 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9763+ EuroCity 45 | 8:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h32 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9763+ EuroCity 47 | 8:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 14h32 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9765+ EuroCity 47 | 10:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h32 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9211+ EuroCity 173 | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h28 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9211+ EuroCity 67 | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h28 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9593+ 96277+ EuroCity 173 | 10:52 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h58 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9593+ 96277+ EuroCity 67 | 10:52 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 10h58 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
6705+ 96123+ EuroCity 67 | 11:18 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h32 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 2 transfers | |
9773+ EuroCity 47 | 12:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 10h32 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9213+ EuroCity 67 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h28 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9775+ EuroCity 47 | 2:18 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h32 | 10:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Milan
Trains from Paris to Milan run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:52, the last at 17:13. The fastest train covers the 640 km distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 640 km |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 1:52 AM |
Last train 5:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SBB, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale from Paris to Milan trainsTrenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SBB, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale trains will get you between Paris and Milan from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV INOUI
SNCF | TGV Lyria
SBB
TGV
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Regionale
Trains from Paris to Milan: An Overview
Paris and Milan are two of Europe’s most famous cities and although it might be the first mode of choice, getting between by train is very straightforward. Three direct trains from Paris to Milan run a day with the journey taking around 7 hours . Trenitalia has one sleeper service a day between the two cities, which leaves just before 8:00 p.m. for the overnight journey of around 10 hours.
Which train companies run service from Paris to Milan?
The Paris to Milan train is operated by French-owned company TGV.
How long is the train journey from Paris to Milan?
On average the train from Paris to Milan is just over 7 hours direct but it can take longer if the journey requires a change.
How many trains are there from Paris to Milan a day?
There are around 9 trains a day that go to Milan from Paris, 3 are direct and the rest require a change. The first direct train leaves Paris at 06:41 and the last direct train leaves Paris at 14:41..
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Paris to Milan?
Departure train station: All trains from Paris to Milan leave from Paris Gare de Lyon station, on the North banks of the River Seine in the city's twelfth district. Metro lines 1, 5, and 14 all stop at Gare de Lyon. Frequent buses cover the city and surrounding districts and Paris also has 47 Noctilien night bus routes, operating seven days a week. Services at the station include restaurants, luggage storage and free WiFi.
Arrival train station: The Paris to Milan train arrives into Milano Centrale, which is located in the centre of the city. It is well connected to the local transport network that is connected to all over the city. Services include restaurants, luggage storage and free WiFi.
Taking the Train from Paris
Trains from Paris to Milan depart from Paris Gare de Lyon Station, on the North banks of the River Seine in the city's twelfth district. Paris has an efficient public transport system, with 14 metro lines, with lines 1, 5, and 14 stopping at Gare de Lyon. Frequent buses cover the city and surrounding districts and Paris also has 47 Noctilien night bus routes, operating seven days a week. Taxi ranks are located outside Paris Gare de Lyon.
Getting into Milan by Train
Milan is a beautiful city, host to a famous Fashion Week and home to La Scala, one of the world's best-known opera houses. Milan combines the best of the modern world with ancient churches and medieval buildings. The Duomo Cathedral is an awe-inspiring example of Gothic architecture, while Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Supper' can be admired in the Santa Maria alle Grazie Basilica. Trains from Paris to Milan arrive into Milan Porta Garibaldi Station, in Piazza Sigmund Freud. Passante suburban trains serve outlying areas of the city and Porta Garibaldi is on the MM2 Metro line. An efficient inner city network of transport is composed of metros, trams and buses. Buses run until 2:00 a.m. and taxis can be found at the station.
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Milan
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the airport's parking facilities.
- I Love Paris by Guy Martin
- Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre
- Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Located in the main hall
- 30 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for TGV and Thalys trains
- Hall 2: RER B platforms
- Hall 3: access to airport terminals
- RER: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Airport shuttle: CDGVAL connects all terminals
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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