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Paris → Milan / Rome · TGV / SBB + Trenitalia Frecciarossa
Paris → Milan / Rome
Two Alpine crossings in one day: the TGV/SBB plunges under the Alps through the Simplon tunnel to Milan, then Frecciarossa high-speed drops down to Rome. Mountains at lunch, the Colosseum by dinner.
7h / 10hDuration
0–1Transfers
5×CO₂ vs flying
From €100Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€64–130
Booked this week€180–300
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Milan | TGV / SBB | 7h 00 |
| Milan → Rome | Frecciarossa / Italo | 3h 10 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
The Paris–Milan leg threads the Jura and the Simplon tunnel — sit on the right for lake views.
Milan Centrale → Rome Termini runs every 30–60 minutes, no reservation stress.
Break the journey in Milan: station left-luggage makes a 4-hour stop easy.
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