- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price
$239
Average price
$308
Fastest journey
6 h 42 m
Average duration
9 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
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 $308 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.
Of the 4 trains that leave Paris for Milan on Sat, Aug 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 640 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 42 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 11 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287
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EuroCity 151
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EuroCity 21
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EuroCity 123
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287
9203+
EuroCity 151
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EuroCity 21
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EuroCity 123Trains from Paris to Milan run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $22 (€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 397 miles (640 km) distance in 6h 37m.
Distance 397 miles (640 km) |
Average train duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 37m |
First train 1:52 AM |
Last train 5:13 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Milan trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9203+ EuroCity 151 | 7:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h31 | 3:53 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9203+ EuroCity 21 | 7:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h31 | 4:53 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
9203+ EuroCity 123 | 7:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h31 | 6:53 PM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9287 | 3:25 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h42 | 10:07 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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By Sara Mastellone

This is a journey I really loved: traveling from Paris to Milan by train felt surprisingly relaxing for such a long international journey. Instead of dealing with airports and security lines, I spent the day watching landscapes slowly shift between France and Italy, a literal daydream.

Iconic patisserie right on the Champs Élysées.
The good news is that the train journey from Paris to Milan takes around 7 hours, covering approximately 850 kilometers (528 miles). No airport, no drama! Most trains depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive at Milano Centrale. It’s a long ride but compared to the stress of the plane it might be worth it (for me, definitely).
For this booking I relied on Omio, which made comparing travel times and ticket prices for the Paris to Milan train incredibly easy. Since this is a popular international route, I appreciated being able to see different options clearly and book my Frecciarossa train in just a few minutes (weeks before the departure).
Paris Gare de Lyon Station is large but beautiful, with all the charm you would expect from Parisian architecture. Also there are plenty of cafés and shops and luckily I arrived early enough to enjoy breakfast (a last croissant!) before departure.
Milano Centrale Station always makes a strong first impression. The station itself feels monumental and is really busy, but from there it’s easy to continue anywhere in the city since it’s well connected to the metro, the buses and the taxi stand.
There are usually a few direct departures per day, along with additional options involving connections. If you have trouble sleeping on the train, choose the day route like I did, time flies!
The train was spacious and comfortable, with large windows perfect for enjoying the changing scenery: crossing the Alps was easily the highlight of the trip. I absolutely recommend the direct train for an old-fashioned travel experience (in mood, not in services, which turned out to be excellent and cutting-edge).
I was lucky and I paid around €75 for my ticket, though prices generally range between €50 and €150, depending on timing and availability. It’s a long and international route so a higher price is to be expected.
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €78 |
| Food & drinks | €12 |
| Travel to departure station | €2.5 |
| Travel from arrival station | €2.2 |
| Total | € 94.7 |
The Paris to Milan train is a slower but far more enjoyable alternative to flying (for sure for me!). Comfortable, scenic, and surprisingly relaxing, it turns the journey itself into part of the trip.

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