The average train between France and Italy takes 15h 12m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Italy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between France and Italy. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 3:14 PM which arrives into Italy at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


11h 37m • 2 changes


11h 11m • 2 changes


11h 18m • 2 changes


12h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from France to Italy. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Italy station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
France to Italy train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Italy train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between France and Italy is 959.6 km. The road distance is 1,419 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Roma Termini via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 11h 5m.