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Train travel options between France and Italy

France and Italy are two of the most popular countries in Europe. You can find many cultural highlights here, as well as beautiful scenery and golden beaches. On this page, we show you the best and easiest ways to travel between France and Italy.

Please keep in mind that all high-speed and night trains in and between France and Italy require an advance reservation. Regional trains do not require reservations. French high-speed and night trains ofted have limited seat allocation for Interrail Pass holders. It's important that you book these as far in advance as possible. You can reserve trains up to 3 months before your travel date.

From Paris to Ventimiglia

Travel time:

6h30m

Transfer:

0

Reservation needed:

  • Paris, France

    Gare de Lyon

  • 6h 30m

    Reservation required

  • Ventimiglia, Italy

    Ventimiglia

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From Paris to Ventimiglia

Travel time:

12h0m

Transfer:

3

  • Paris, France

    Bercy

  • 5h 0m
  • Lyon, France

    Lyon Part-Dieu

  • 3h 30m
  • Marseille, France

    Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

  • 2h 45m
  • Nice, France

    Nice-Ville

  • 0h 45m
  • Ventimiglia, Italy

    Ventimiglia

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From Paris to Ventimiglia

Travel time:

12h5m

Transfer:

1

Reservation needed:

  • Paris, France

    Gare d'Austerlitz

  • 11h 20m

    Reservation required

  • Nice, France

    Nice-Ville

  • 0h 45m
  • Ventimiglia, Italy

    Ventimiglia

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