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You can travel the 1,148 km (713 miles) from Paris to Venice in a single day by high-speed train through some great Alpine scenery, with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  It's not just transportation, it's an epic European adventure with your feet up and a glass of prosecco to hand.  There are several ways to travel from Paris to Venice by train, this page explains the options between Paris & Venice in both directions, and the best way to buy tickets.  Information current for 2024. 

Travelling to Verona?   This page covers Paris to Verona by train, too.

IMPORTANT:  On 27 August 2023, a landslide at St Jean de Maurienne blocked the Paris-Milan line. Direct Paris-Milan TGV & Frecciarossa services are cancelled until at least the end of 2024.  Paris-Switzerland-Milan-Venice & Paris-Stuttgart-Venice routes are unaffected.  One Paris-Milan TGV is now running with a bus around the landslide.  See the landslide on video .

Which option to choose?

Option 1 - currently cancelled because of the landslide.

It's the one I'd normally recommend if you want to travel from Paris to Verona or Venice in a single day.

Treat it as a chill-out day as 1,148 km of France, Italy and the Alps unfold outside your window.

You take the early morning Frecciarossa train from Paris to Milan, with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

It's a high-speed dash from Paris to Lyon followed by a leisurely scenic meander through the Alps to Turin, then a final high-speed run into Milan.  There's time for a coffee at the magnificent Milan Centrale (an attraction in its own right, can you spot Mussolini ?) before taking a comfortable Frecciargento to Venice Santa Lucia , arriving early evening.

Trenitalia introduced its Paris-Milan Frecciarossa in December 2021 to compete head-to-head with French Railways' long-established Paris-Milan TGV (see option 2).  With an interior styled by Italian design firm Pininfarina , the Frecciarossa is the more glamorous train with the better on-board service.  It has standard class (2nd), business class (1st) and a luxury Executive class (premium 1st) with at-seat food & prosecco included.

Another advantage over option 2 is that both sectors (Paris-Milan & Milan-Venice) are with Trenitalia, so if a delay means a missed connection you have a cast-iron legal entitlement to be rebooked on a later onward train to Venice at no charge.

Option 2 - currently cancelled because of the landslide.

This also gets you from Paris to Venice by train in a single day, using the competing SNCF (French Railways) TGV from Paris to Turin, then a Trenitalia Frecciarossa from Turin to Venice.  It follows pretty much the same route as option 1, with the same scenery. 

The TGV has been running since 1996, originally a joint operation with Trenitalia, but since 2011 entirely run by SNCF.  The TGV is a comfortable train, with 1st & 2nd class, cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi, but nothing as fancy as Trenitalia's Executive class.

For a blow-by-blow comparison of Frecciarossa and TGV, see Which is the better train, Frecciarossa or TGV?

Option 3 - running normally, through Switzerland so unaffected by the landslide.

This also gets you from Paris to Venice by train in a day, using scenic main lines through Switzerland.  Under normal circumstances it's slightly less convenient than options 1 or 2 because it involves two changes rather than one and it's usually a little more expensive.  But while the landslide blocks the direct route it's the fastest and most comfortable option with some great scenery in the Alps.

Option 4 is the sleeper option, through Germany & Austria so also unaffected by the landslide .

The direct Paris to Venice sleeper train was discontinued in 2020 and will not resume.  However, you can take a mid-afternoon high-speed TGV from Paris to Munich, have dinner in a fantastic Bavarian bierkeller, then take the excellent Austrian Nightjet sleeper train from Munich to Venice with cosy sleepers & economical couchettes, breakfast included.  Deluxe sleepers have their own shower & toilet.  A comfortable and time-effective option, even if it's a bit of a long way round.

Option 5 - running, but with a bus transfer around the landslide.

This is the same route as options 1 & 2, but with an overnight stop in Turin which breaks up the journey nicely.

Leave Paris on the mid-afternoon SNCF TGV or the competing mid-afternoon Trenitalia Frecciarossa (I'd choose the Frecciarossa), and stay overnight in wonderful Turin.  Just remember that in winter when the days are shorter, most of the Alpine scenery will be in darkness.

Then take a Frecciarossa from Turin to Venice next morning taking around 4 hours, there are various departures.  Personally I'd spend the morning exploring Turin, one of Italy's two most under-rated cities, even if you're not a fan of the 1969 Michael Caine film The Italian Job (before you ask, Italy's other most under-rated city is Trieste).

Option 6 involves an early evening TGV-Lyria from Paris to Zurich, overnight stop in Zurich, then a direct EuroCity train to Venice past the lakes and mountains of the Gotthard route, and through the world's longest rail tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel .

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Option 1 , Paris to Venice in a day by Frecciarossa

This option is not currently possible as all Paris-Milan Frecciarossas are cancelled due to the landslide.

There's a morning departure from Paris to Venice every day:

Leave Paris Gare de Lyon at 07:25, change at Milan Centrale (arrive 14:07, depart 14:45), arrive Verona P. Nuova 15:58 & Venice S. Lucia 17:12.

Just so you know, there are a few dates when it runs earlier:

Leave Paris Gare de Lyon at 06:35, change at Milan Centrale (arrive 13:50, depart 14:45), arrive Verona P. Nuova 15:58 & Venice S. Lucia 17:12.

How much does it cost?

Milan to Verona or Venice starts at €19.90 in 2nd class or €29.90 in 1st class.

How to buy tickets

Option 2 , Paris to Venice in a day by TGV

This option is not currently possible as both morning Paris-Milan TGVs are cancelled due to the landslide.

There are one or two departures from Paris to Venice every day

Leave Paris Gare de Lyon 06:39 every day arriving Turin P.S. 12:23. Leave Turin P.S. 15:20, arrive Verona P. Nuova 17:28 & Venice S. Lucia 18:42.

You then take a high-speed Frecciarossa train from Turin Porta Susa to Venice Santa Lucia in 4h39, with standard, premium, business & executive class , cafe-bar, power outlets at all seats & free WiFi.

Turin to Venice starts at €19.90 in standard (2nd class), €29.90 in business (1st class)  or €119.90 in executive (premium 1st).

Buy tickets from Paris to Venice at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com .  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .

Tip:   You can book from Paris (any station) to Venice Santa Lucia as one booking, but make sure the system gives you at least 45 minutes between trains in Turin.  You will have separate tickets for each sector, a 45 minute interchange can absorb any 10, 20 or even 40 minute delay.

Tip:   If using www.raileurope.com , I recommend clicking More options and entering Turin Porta Susa as a via station with a stopover duration of at least 45 minutes as this ensure a robust same-station change at Turin Porta Susa.  In the search results, look for a 1-change journey.

Tip:   If buying a 1st class ticket at www.thetrainline.com , you can choose your seat from a seat map.

For the TGV You print your own ticket or can show it on your phone.  Italian high-speed trains are ticketless, you simply print out your booking reference or show it on your phone.

How to buy tickets, advanced

Alternatively, you can book each train separately, more work, but no booking fee.

Step 1, book from Paris to Turin at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com .  In €, no booking fee, you print your own ticket or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.  If buying a 1st class ticket you can choose your seat from a seat map.

Option 3 , Paris to Venice in a day via Switzerland

Step 1, travel from Paris to Basel by TGV-Lyria , leaving Paris Gare de Lyon at 07:22 and arriving Basel SBB 10:26.

Step 2, travel from Basel to Milan by EuroCity train , leaving Basel SBB at 12:28 and arriving Milan Centrale 16:40.

Step 3, travel from Milan to Venice by Frecciarossa , leaving Milan Centrale at 19:15 arriving Venice Santa Lucia 21:42.

There are earlier connections to Venice if you don't mind extra changes of train.

Step 1, travel from Paris to Geneva by TGV-Lyria , leaving Paris Gare de Lyon at 08:18 and arriving Geneva 11:29.

Step 2, travel from Basel to Milan by EuroCity train , leaving Geneva 13:39 and arriving Milan Centrale 17:40.

What are the trains & journey like?

The TGV-Lyria is an impressive 320 km/h (199 mph) double-deck high-speed train with 3 classes, cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  The scenery on the last hour of the route to Geneva is lovely, see the photos here .  Book an upper deck seat for the best views!

The Switzerland-Milan EuroCity train is a bullet-nosed Astoro type from Geneva to Milan via the Simplon route, also an Astoro type from Basel to Milan via the Lötschberg and Simplon lines, but due to become the latest Giruno type at some point.  These trains have 1st & 2nd class, a restaurant car, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  The scenery through the Alps is wonderful.

Make sure you have a quick look around the amazing Milan Centrale and maybe you can spot Mussolini .

The Frecciarossa from Milan to Venice has standard, premium & business class, with a cafe bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  It travels across Italy at up to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Basel or Geneva to Milan starts at €29 in 2nd class or €49 in 1st class.

Milan to Venice starts at €19.90 in standard class or €29.90 in business class.

All these fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Using www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com means you can buy everything in one place.  Use whichever you prefer, they're both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee.  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .

First book the TGV-Lyria from Paris to Basel or Geneva and add to basket, looking for one of the early morning departures shown above.

Then book from Basel SBB or Geneva to Venice as a second booking, making sure you book the departure shown above.  Add this to your basket and check out, paying for both tickets as one transaction.  You print your own tickets or can show them on your phone.

Alternatively, you can book the TGV-Lyria at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee), then book from Basel or Geneva to anywhere in Italy at www.italiarail.com (easy to use, in €, $ or £, they'll refund their small booking fee if you email them afterwards at [email protected] ) or Trenitalia's website www.trenitalia.com (in €, requires Italian-language place names, see advice for using it ).

Interrail & Eurail passes

Interrail & Eurail passes  are good for all these trains, but a reservation is needed on each train.  Look up each of the 3 trains on the Interrail & Eurail reservations page to see reservation costs and how to make a reservation.

Scenery from the Paris to Geneva train, as the train snakes through the hills on the wonderfully scenic Haut-Bugey line.

Lake Maggiore, seen from the Basel and Geneva to Milan trains.

Option 4 , Paris to Venice using the Stuttgart-Venice sleeper

The Thello sleeper train from Paris to Venice was suspended in 2020 and has now been permanently discontinued.  But you can take an afternoon high-speed train to Stuttgart, have dinner, then take the high-quality Nightjet sleeper to Venice, a comfortable & time-effective option, some sleepers with private shower & toilet, breakfast included.

This comfortable Austrian Nightjet train has an air-conditioned Comfortline sleeping-car with nine 1, 2 & 3-berth standard compartments with washbasin and three 1, 2 or 3-berth deluxe compartments with shower & toilet. There are toilets & a shower at the end of the corridor for passengers in the regular sleepers.  The sleeping-car attendant can serve drinks, snacks & light meals from a room service menu.  The train has couchette cars with 4 & 6 berth compartments, and ordinary seats.  A light breakfast is included in sleepers & couchettes, served in your compartment.  See the Nightjet page for a guide to on-board accommodation, travel tips, photos & video .

Paris to Stuttgart starts at €39.90 in 2nd class or €69.90 in 1st class.  Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Stuttgart to Venice starts at €49.90 in 6-berth couchettes, €59.90 in 4-berth couchettes, €69.90 in a 3-bed sleeper, €89.90 in a 2-bed sleeper or €139.90 in a single-bed sleeper, all per person per berth.  Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Option 5, Paris to Venice with overnight stop in Turin

An overnight stop breaks up the journey nicely, with a chance to see wonderful Turin.  It's the same route as options 1 & 2, but with a stopover.

The TGV & Frecciarossa both have a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  Which is best, TGV or Frecciarossa?

It's a scenic & relaxing journey, first at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Paris-Lyon high-speed line, then the train slows right down and snakes through the Alps to Italy.  See route map .  More information, photos & tips about the Paris-Milan journey .

I suggest the Hotel Torino Porta Susa or Hotel Diplomatic , Best Quality Hotel Dock Milano , Hotel & Residence Torino Centro - Stazione Porta Susa or small Al Porta Susa B&B , all right next to Turin Porta Susa station where the TGV arrives and where your onward train leaves next morning, with good or great reviews. 

Alternatively, the excellent Turin Palace Hotel is in the centre right next to Turin Porta Nuova station , a 7 minute taxi ride, 3-stop €1.50 metro ride or 20 minute walk from Turin Porta Susa , but next morning you can board your train to Venice at Porta Nuova station the historic terminus in the heart of the city.  Turin-Venice trains start their journey at Turin Porta Nuova before picking up passengers at Turin Porta Susa a few minutes later.

Day 2, travel from Turin to Verona or Venice by high-speed Frecciarossa train or Italo .

Book any departure you like from either Turin Porta Nuova or Turin Porta Susa to Verona P. Nuova or Venice Santa Lucia , there are regular departures through the day, most with a change in Milan.

Turin to Venice takes just over 4 hours, centre to centre.  Trenitalia's 300 km/h (186 mph) Frecciarossas have standard, premium, business & executive class , cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  Many Milan-Venice trains are Frecciargento , only slightly slower, with have 1st & 2nd class,, cafe-bar, power sockets & free WiFi.  Private operator Italo 's competing high-speed trains have 3 classes, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi, see more about Italo .

Turin to Verona or Venice starts at €19.90 in 2nd class or €29.90 in 1st class.

Buy tickets at either www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com , whichever you prefer. 

Both sites are easy to use, in €, £ or $.  They sell tickets for both the TGV & the Frecciarossa, and for both Trenitalia & Italo tickets within Italy, so you can buy tickets for all operators together in one place, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee.  More about Raileurope .  More about Thetrainline .

Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .  Book from Paris (any station) to Turin Porta Susa for day 1 and add this to your basket.  Then book from Turin Porta Susa to Venice Santa Lucia for day 2, add that to your basket and check out.

Frecciarossa trains are ticketless, you simply print out your booking reference or show it on your phone.  For the TGV you print your own ticket or can show a mobile ticket on your phone.

You can of course book the TGV and onward Italian trains separately.  It's more effort, and in principle you should see exactly the same fares.

Step 1, book from Paris to Turin at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com .  In €, no booking fee, you print your own ticket or can select a mobile ticket to show on your phone.

Option 6 , Paris to Venice with overnight stop in Zurich

Day 1, travel from Paris to Zurich by TGV-Lyria high-speed train in 4h04 on any afternoon or early evening departure you like.

You can spend a whole day in Paris before leaving Paris Gare de Lyon at 18:22 and arriving Zurich HB 22:26, or take an earlier train and spend a pleasant evening in Zurich.

The train is double-deck with 3 classes, a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi, see more about TGV-Lyria .

Day 2, travel from Zurich to Verona or Venice by EuroCity train , leaving Zurich HB at 07:33 and arriving Verona Porta Nuova at 13:28 and Venice Santa Lucia on the Grand Canal in central Venice at 14:42.

This train will revert to leaving at 08:33 once the issues in the Gotthard Base Tunnel are resolved in summer 2024.  In the meantime, it leaves at 07:33 and takes the old scenic Gotthard route 'over the top'.

The train has power sockets at all seats and an elegant restaurant car.  It travels via the Gotthard route with great views of mountains and lakes including lake Lugano, via the world's longest rail tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel (a 20 minute transit).  Treat yourself to lunch with wine in the restaurant car.  Wonderful!

Paris to Zurich starts at €29 in 2nd class (standard) or €51 in 1st class (standard premiere).

Zurich to Venice starts at €39 in 2nd class or €59 in 1st class.

These fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Book the Paris-Zurich train at either www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com and add to basket.  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .  You print your own ticket or can show a mobile ticket on your phone.

Book the Zurich-Venice train as a second booking at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com , add it to your basket and check out, paying for both tickets as one transaction.  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .  It's ticketless, you simply print out your booking reference or show it on your phone.

Option 7 , Paris to Venice via the Bernina Express - the ultimate scenic route

This takes significantly longer and must be split over 2 days, but if you want the ultimate scenic ride from Paris to Venice through the Swiss Alps, this option is fabulous - If you still need convincing, watch the video !

Step 2, book a ticket from Zurich to Tirano for the following day as explained on the Bernina Express page .  If you want to travel in the Bernina Express panoramic carriages between Chur & Tirano, add a seat reservation as I explain here .

Step 3, book a ticket from Tirano to Venice on the 13:08 departure from Tirano, using either www.thetrainline.com or www.raileurope.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee).  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead , You print your own ticket or can show it on your phone.

Booking the 13:08 departure from Tirano to Venice should be fine as Swiss trains are usually punctual, but if you want to play it safe you could plan to have a late lunch & a beer in Tirano and book the 15:08 instead.

Venice to Paris by train

Which route to choose.

This is the one I'd normally recommend if you want to travel from Venice to Paris in a single day.

Treat it as a chill-out day as 1,148 km (713 miles) of Italy, France and the Alps unfold outside your window.

You leave Venice on a late morning Frecciargento to Milan with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  There's time for a coffee at the magnificent Milan Centrale - can you spot Mussolini ?

You then take the afternoon Frecciarossa from Milan to Paris, also with cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  After an initial dash to Turin at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on the high-speed line, the train slows right down and meanders through the Alps on the classic line through Modane to Chambéry & Lyon.  After another high-speed run across France the train arrives in central Paris.

Trenitalia introduced its Milan-Paris Frecciarossa in December 2021 to compete head-to-head with French Railways' long-established Milan-Paris TGV (see option 2).  With an interior styled by Italian design firm Pininfarina , the Frecciarossa is the more glamorous train with the better on-board service, with standard class (2nd), business class (1st) and the option of Trenitalia's luxury Executive class (premium 1st) with at-seat food & prosecco included.

Another advantage over option 2 is that both sectors (Venice-Milan & Milan-Paris) are with Trenitalia, so if there's a delay and missed connection you are legally entitled to be rebooked on a later train at no charge.

Option 2 - running, but with bus transfer around the landslide.

This also gets you from Venice to Paris in a single day, using the competing SNCF (French Railways) TGV from Milan to Paris.  It follows pretty much the same route as option 1, with the same scenery.

The TGV's main advantage is that two same-day Venice to Paris journeys are possible, a morning one and an early afternoon one, although personally I'd still go with option 1's Frecciarossa.

For a blow-by-blow comparison of Frecciarossa & TGV, see Which is the better train, Frecciarossa or TGV?

This also gets you from Venice to Paris in a single day.  Under normal circumstances it's less convenient than options 1 or 2 because it involves two changes rather than one and it's a little more expensive.  But while the landslide blocks the direct route it's the fastest and most comfortable option with some great scenery in the Alps.

Option 4 is the sleeper option, through Germany & Austria so unaffected by the landslide .

The direct Venice to Paris sleeper train was discontinued in 2020 and will not resume.  However, you can take an excellent Austrian-run Nightjet train from Venice to Stuttgart, then a high-speed train with restaurant car to Paris.  The Nightjet has cosy sleepers & economical couchettes, breakfast is included.  Deluxe sleepers have their own shower & toilet.  A comfortable and time-effective option which saves half a day, even if it's a long way round.

Option 5 is the same route as options 1 or 2, but with an overnight stop in Turin, which breaks up the trip nicely.

Take an afternoon or early evening Frecciarossa from Venice to Turin in around 4h10, stay overnight in Turin, then take either SNCF's morning TGV or Trenitalia's morning Frecciarossa through the Alps to Paris in around 5h40 (I'd choose the Frecciarossa).

Personally I'd take an earlier Frecciarossa from Venice to Turin (or the afternoon TGV or Frecciarossa from Turin to Paris next day) and spend time exploring wonderful Turin, one of Italy's most under-rated cities, even if you're not a fan of the 1969 Michael Caine film The Italian Job .

In winter when the days are shorter, a key advantage of this option is that you'll see all the alpine scenery in daylight.

Option 6 involves a late afternoon EuroCity train from Venice to Zurich past the lakes & mountains of the Gotthard route, through the world's longest rail tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel .  Overnight stop in Zurich, then a high-speed double-deck TGV-Lyria from Zurich to Paris next morning.  Not only does this break up the trip, it makes it quite time-effective, too.

Option 1, Venice to Paris in a day by Frecciarossa

This option is not currently possible as a ll Milan-Paris Frecciarossas are cancelled because of the landslide.

There's a late-morning departure from Venice to Paris every day

Leave Venice S. Lucia 11:48 or Verona P. Nuova 13:02, change at Milan Centrale (arrive 14:15, depart 15:53) arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 22:34.

You then travel from Milan to Paris by Frecciarossa , with standard, business & executive class, cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Option 2, Venice to Paris in a day by TGV

This is basically the same route as option 1, but using the competing French Railways TGV to Paris instead of Trenitalia's Frecciarossa .  As the TGV offers two afternoon departures from Milan, there's a choice of two departures from Venice.

Venice to Paris, Mondays-Fridays (normal service)

Leave Venice Santa Lucia 08:18 arriving Milan Porta Garibaldi 10:47.  Leave Milan Porta Garibaldi 14:10* arriving Paris Gare de Lyon at 21:14*.

Leave Venice Santa Lucia 11:48 arriving Milan Centrale 14:15.  Leave Milan Porta Garibaldi 16:10 arriving Paris Gare de Lyon at 23:19.

* On certain dates this TGV runs earlier, leaving Milan Porta Garibaldi 12:10 and arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 19:16.

Venice to Paris, Saturdays & Sundays (normal service)

Leave Venice Santa Lucia 08:18 arriving Milan Porta Garibaldi 10:47.  Leave Milan Porta Garibaldi 12:10 arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 19:16.

Update 2024:  Because of the landslide, only 1 TGV is currently running per day, every day, as follows:

Leave Venice Santa Lucia 08:18 arriving Milan Porta Garibaldi 10:47.  Leave Milan Porta Garibaldi 14:10 arriving Paris Gare de Lyon at 23:14.

The journey involves a bus transfer from Oulx to St Jean de Maurienne, to get around the landslide.

You travel from Venice to Milan with Trenitalia on either a premier high-speed Frecciarossa (08:18 departure), with standard, premium, business & executive classes, a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi, or a Frecciargento with 1st & 2nd class, cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  More about Frecciarossas .  More about Frecciargentos .

You then travel from Turin to Paris by French Railways high-speed TGV , with 1st & 2nd class, cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

Alternatively, you can book each train separately, more work, more fiddly, same prices, but no booking fee.

Option 3 , Venice to Paris in a day via Switzerland

Step 1, travel from Venice to Milan by Frecciarossa , leaving Venice Santa Lucia at 07:18, arriving Milan Centrale 09:45.

Later departures are possible with an extra change.  Have a look around the amazing Milan Centrale and maybe you can spot Mussolini !

Step 2, travel from Milan to Zurich by EuroCity train , leaving Milan Centrale 13:10 and arriving Zurich HB 17:27.

Step 3, travel from Zurich to Paris by TGV-Lyria , leaving Zurich HB at 18:34 and arriving Paris Gare de Lyon 22:42.

The Frecciarossa from Venice to Milan has standard, premium & business class, with a cafe bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  It travels across Italy at up to 250 km/h (155 mph).

The EuroCity train from Milan to Zurich is the latest Giruno type with 1st & 2nd class, a restaurant car, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.

The Milan-Zurich EuroCity train passes Lake Como and heads through the Alps over the Gotthard route, past pretty Lake Lugano.  On Mondays-Saturdays this train is currently diverted over the classic (extra-scenic!) Gotthard route through the original Gotthard Tunnel of 1882 because of damage to the modern Gotthard Base Tunnel caused by a freight train last year, journey time 4h17.  On Sundays (and every day when they finally fix all the damage) it uses the Gotthard Base Tunnel , the world's longest rail tunnel opened in 2016, journey time 3h17 with an earlier arrival in Zurich.

The TGV-Lyria from Zurich to Paris is an impressive 320 km/h (199 mph) double-deck high-speed train with 3 classes, cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  Book an upper deck seat for the best views!

Venice to Milan starts at €19.90 in standard class or €29.90 in business class.

Milan to Zurich starts at €29 in 2nd class or €49 in 1st class.

Using www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com means you can buy everything in one place.  Use whichever you prefer, they're both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee.  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .  Using the time above as your guide, do a dry run for all 3 sectors before booking for real.

Book the Frecciarossa from Venice to Milan and add to basket.

Book the EuroCity train from Milan to Zurich and add to basket.

Book the TGV-Lyria from Zurich to Paris, add this to your basket and check out, paying for all tickets as one transaction.  You print your own tickets or can show them on your phone.

Alternatively, you can book from Venice to Milan then from Milan to Zurich at www.italiarail.com (easy to use, in €, $ or £, they'll refund their booking fee if you email them at [email protected] ) or at Trenitalia's website www.trenitalia.com (in €, requires Italian-language place names, see advice for using it ).  Then book from Zurich to Paris at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com (in €, no booking fee).

Lake Lugano on the Gotthard route, seen from the train from Milan to Zurich.

Option 4 , Venice to Paris using the Venice-Stuttgart sleeper

Venice to Stuttgart by sleeper starts at €49.90 in 6-berth couchettes, €59.90 in 4-berth couchettes, €69.90 in a 3-bed sleeper, €89.90 in a 2-bed sleeper or €139.90 in a single-bed sleeper, all per person per berth.  Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Stuttgart to Paris by ICE starts at €39.90 in 2nd class or €69.90 in 1st class.  Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead.

Option 5, Venice to Paris with overnight stop in Turin

Update:  Because of the landslide, the Frecciarossas are all cancelled, but 1 TGV per day is running: Spend the morning in Turin, then leave Turin Porta Susa at 15:41, arriving Paris Gare de Lyon at 23:14.  You are transferred by bus from Oulx to St Jean de Maurienne to get around the landslide.

First book from Venice Santa Lucia to Turin Porta Susa and add to basket.  Then book from Turin Porta Susa to Paris (any station) for the following day, add to basket & check out.

Italian trains are ticketless, you simply print out your booking reference or show it on your phone.  For the TGV, you print your own tickets or can show a mobile ticket on your phone.

Alternatively, you can book each train separately, more effort, more fiddly, same fares, but no booking fee.

Option 6 , Venice to Paris with overnight stop in Zurich

Day 1, travel from Venice or Verona to Zurich by EuroCity train , leaving Venice Santa Lucia at 15:18 or Verona Porta Nuova at 16:32 and arriving Zurich HB at 22:27.

The train has power sockets at all seats and an elegant restaurant car.  It takes the Gotthard route past lakes and mountains, via the world's longest rail tunnel, the Gotthard Base Tunnel .  Treat yourself to dinner with wine in the restaurant car.

This train will revert to arriving at 21:27 once the issues in the Gotthard Base Tunnel are resolved in summer 2024.  In the meantime, it arrives at 22:27 and takes the old scenic Gotthard route 'over the top' taking an extra hour.

Day 2, travel from Zurich to Paris by TGV-Lyria high-speed train in 4h05 on any departure you like.

Venice or Verona to Zurich starts at €39 in 2nd class or €59 in 1st class.

Zurich to Paris starts at €29 in 2nd class (standard) or €51 in 1st class (standard premiere).

Book the Venice-Zurich train at either www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com and add it to your basket.  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .  It's ticketless, you simply print out your booking reference or show it on your phone.

Book the Zurich-Paris train at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com , add it to your basket and check out, paying for both tickets as one transaction.  Booking opens up to 4 months ahead .  You print your own ticket or can show a mobile ticket on your phone.

Option 7, Venice to Paris via the Bernina Express - the ultimate scenic route

This takes significantly longer and must be split over 2 days, but if you want the ultimate train ride through the Swiss Alps, this option is fabulous - If you still need convincing, watch the video .

Then travel from Milan to Tirano by regional train, leaving Milan Centrale at 10:20 and running alongside Lake Como, arriving Tirano 12:52. 

Now travel from Tirano to Chur on the fabulous Bernina Express narrow-gauge panoramic train , continuing to Zurich by connecting Swiss intercity train.  You leave Tirano at 14:24 and arrive Zurich HB at 19:53.

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How to Travel From Venice to Paris: Your Main Options

Are you planning a trip from Venice to Paris but are having trouble working through your options to decide whether to travel by train, plane or car? Venice is a little under 700 miles from Paris, which may lead you to assume that flying is the best-- if the only-- real option. This certainly is the most pragmatic choice if you need to get to Paris as quickly as possible, but if you have a bit more time to enjoy, taking the train or renting a car can offer a more picturesque, and potentially more relaxing and enjoyable, way of getting from one point to the next. Read on for a breakdown of each of your options, as well as their pros and cons.

Flying: The Cheapest & Easiest Way 

The easiest and cheapest way to get from one city to the next is flying. International carriers including Alitalia and Air France and low-cost regional companies such as Easyjet and Ryanair offer daily flights from Venice to Paris, arriving at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport. Flights to Beauvais Airport located in the far outskirts of Paris (including some Ryanair flights) tend to be a cheaper option, but you'll need to plan on at least an extra hour and fifteen minutes to get to central Paris.

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Taking the Train: The Picturesque (And Long) Way 

You can get to Paris in roughly 10 hours if you take the train on the Italian side to Milan and then head on to Paris Gare de Lyon from there. It's also more ecologically friendly, generating fewer C02 emissions than flying does-- a definite boon.

On the French side, you'll be traveling along the high-speed TGV rail line, which will speed the journey from there. Overnight direct trains operated by Thello will take close to 14 hours, 30 minutes but do not require transfers. If you have a couple of good books and enjoy staring out the window at the changing landscapes of Italy and France, this might just be a good way to go. 

Driving: Enjoy the Scenery, But Watch Out for Toll Fees 

For those of you who really enjoy a good, long, scenic drive, this is an interesting possibility. It can take upwards of 11 or 12 hours to get to Paris from Venice by car, but it can be an enjoyable way to see northern Italy and France, especially if you're prepared to stop overnight along the way and perhaps explore a town in southern France as an added bonus. Expect to pay rather expensive toll fees at several points throughout the trip, though.

Arriving in Paris by Plane? Plan for Your Ground Transport in Advance 

If you're arriving in Paris by plane, you'll need to figure out how to get to the center of the city from the airports. Read more about the easiest ways to get from point A to B in our complete guide to  Paris ground transport options .

If you're traveling between Paris and other Italian cities, you may be interested in perusing some of our other transport guides. Read up on the best ways to get from  Milan to Paris , from   Rome to Paris  and from  Florence to Paris . Since the latter two cities are significantly further away from the French capital than Venice is, the best options for getting to and from the French capital are not necessarily the same. 

The overnight train operated by Thello takes around 14 hours and 30 minutes. You can get to Paris from Venice in around 10 hours, but you'll have to transfer trains in Milan.

Nonstop flights take around one hour, 45 minutes.

The two cities are just under 700 miles (1,126 kilometers) apart.

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Exploring the world's most beautiful cities offers unforgettable experiences, each with its unique charm and allure. From the romantic streets of Paris to the serene temples of Kyoto, the scenic landscapes of Cape Town to the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro, these cities captivate with their history, architecture, and natural beauty. Discover these must-visit destinations that promise to enchant and inspire

Discover the world's most beautiful cities, each brimming with charm, history, unique allure. From Paris to Kyoto, these must-visit destinations promise to captivate and inspire

The City of Light is renowned for its art, fashion, and culture. Iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum are must-sees

Kyoto's cherry blossoms and geisha district, Gion, offer a glimpse into Japan's rich cultural heritage. The serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a natural wonder

The Grand Canal, lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces, and the vibrant Piazza San Marco are highlights

Nestled between the ocean and Table Mountain, Cape Town boasts breathtaking landscapes. Visit the historic Robben Island, explore the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood

The City of a Hundred Spires, Prague is known for its Old Town Square with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches, and the medieval Astronomical Clock

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Is Venice Safe for Travel in 2024?

Updated September 17, 2023

Generally, Venice is a safe destination. With some local help, we put together this guide to safety in Venice. It covers everything from the coronavirus to tips for solo travelers.

What is the COVID situation in Venice like right now?

Many questions about traveling to Italy have to do with COVID-19 in 2024. Perhaps you’re wondering when Venice will be safe to visit or whether there are many rules for Americans traveling to Italy right now. 

Here’s the latest:

Italy is open for travel! There’s no need for Americans to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. 

While you’re there, make sure you know the current COVID-19 rules and follow them. 

Right now, the only nationwide requirement to keep in mind is that FFP2 masks are required on public transportation and in healthcare settings. Individual businesses are also allowed to require masks if they wish to do so. 

Safety in Venice

Romantic and historic, Venice is among the most popular cities to visit in Italy. Crisscrossed by lovely canals and breathtaking bridges, it’s a favorite destination for newlyweds, art lovers, and anyone enchanted by Italy’s charms. 

As a popular tourist destination, however, locals say there are some things visitors should keep in mind: 

• Watch for pickpockets
• Be on your guard in crowds
• Avoid carrying valuables  

Venice is a beloved place to visit in Italy and home to many top Italian tourist attractions. That means that it’s generally safe, but you should be on your guard as you enjoy popular sights. 

Common scams in Venice

Italy is safe, but locals say you should be aware of some common scams that target tourists. To avoid a scam, our trip planners suggest following a few simple guidelines:

• Don’t accept gifts from strangers: If someone approaches with a gift—perhaps a gold ring, bracelet, or rose—firmly refuse. Accepting the gift will result in a demand for payment.
• Be cautious on Vaporetto (water bus) : Pickpockets have been known to board the Vaporetto (Venice’s water buses) to steal wallets. Transportation in Italy is largely safe, but be on your guard in crowded areas.
• Keep your belongings close : Don’t put your wallet in your back pocket or sling your purse over your shoulder. This could make you a target to thieves. 
• Beware of fake petitions : If someone approaches you with a petition, you should refuse to engage. Scammers will commonly approach with a petition to distract someone and pick their pockets. 

As these scams can occur throughout Italy, keep them in mind whether you’re enjoying the canals of Venice or exploring all the fantastic things to see in Rome.

Is Venice safe for solo travelers?

Italy is a safe destination for solo travelers, and so is Venice. In fact, Venice is considered an especially safe place for solo travelers. (Although locals note that you may notice a lot of couples!)

There are some things that solo travelers should keep in mind: 

• Know how to get home at night: Although Venice is safe—even at night—be sure you know how to get home. And watch where you’re going! The city is full of narrow streets and canals. 
• Don’t accept drinks from strangers : If someone offers you a drink, be sure you see it made. This is true for solo travelers everywhere.
• Don’t be intimidated by all the couples : Venice is a romantic destination. You will see honeymooners. But as a solo traveler, it’ll be easier for you to strike up a conversation with the locals.

What to know about flooding (Acqua Alta)

A seaside city covered in canals, Venice does sometimes flood. Locals say this flooding, called Acqua Alta, usually happens in the fall. Floods—caused by rising tides—can last anywhere from three hours to a couple of days. 

Important Italian phrases

No matter where you go in Italy, it’s good to learn un poco Italian. Locals in Italy tell us these are some important phrases to know:

• Per favore— Please
• Grazie — Thank you
• Prego —You’re welcome
• Buon giorno — Good-morning
• Mi scusi — Excuse me
• Scusi, mi può dire come arrivare al ...— Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to…

As a popular tourist destination, Venice is a good place to stay in Italy if you don’t speak any Italian. Most people you encounter will speak some English. That being said, it’s always good to know a few words. “Hello” and “thank you” go a long way! 

Emergency numbers to know

Cities throughout Italy are generally quite safe—from Venice to Milan to Rome—but in case you run into any trouble, here are some good numbers to know:

• For general emergencies—113 (Italy-specific) or 112 (European emergency number)
• To call an ambulance — 118
• US Embassy in Rome—39 06 46741

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New study by Italian scientists predicts Venice will be underwater by 2150

There is a system of flood barriers in place in Venice’s lagoon, but these won’t be enough to protect the city from continual sinking and sea level rise.

New research by Italian scientists estimates that parts of Venice will be submerged by 2150. 

The study was carried out by experts at the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) and analysed data on tide level rise. 

Venice has been battling increasingly frequent flooding for decades. 

There is now a system of flood barriers in place in its lagoon, a shallow, 550 km² enclosed bay in the northern Adriatic Sea that surrounds Venice and its islands.  

But these won’t be enough to protect the city from continual sinking and sea level rise. 

Venice will be underwater by 2150

A team of scientists at the INGV found that tide levels in the Venetian lagoon are rising at a rate of roughly half a centimetre per year. 

The exact increase differs around the city from 4.22 millimetres on the Lido island to 5 millimetres at Malamocco. The data is based on statistics collected by Venice ’s tidal centre over the last 20 years.

Researchers combined this with satellite data on land subsidence recorded between 2008 and 2023. The study concluded that some areas of the city will be permanently underwater by 2150. 

The scientists predict parts of Piazza San Marco, Venice ’s most famous square, will be under 70 centimetres of water. The west side of the city will also be one of the first affected - it is one of the most frequently flooded areas going underwater 58 times between 2019 and 2023. 

“Sea level increase, particularly if accelerated locally by subsidence, is leading to increasingly severe and widespread coastal erosion, beach retreat and marine flooding with very significant environmental and socioeconomic impacts for populations,” INGV researcher Marco Anzidei said.

How is Venice protected against flooding and sea level rise?

MOSE, a system of mobile barriers at the entrances to the lagoon, is now up and running - although it will be 2025 before it is in full operation. The gates are raised when high tides hit and prevent water from entering the lagoon and the city. 

However, this “miracle solution” is only a short-term fix. 

A 2021 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicted a rise in the mean regional sea level by 2100 of 28-55 centimetres in their most optimistic scenario of global warming - and 63-101 centimetres in the most pessimistic scenario.

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As such, the mobile barriers would have to be raised so frequently that Venice’s port industry would collapse and the lagoon - which is “washed out” by tidal exchanges - would become a fetid swamp . 

A group of environmental scientists from the University of Padua is instead pushing for greater protection of the salt marshes in the lagoon. 

These are crucial flood protection because they act as buffers to shield the city from high tides and are also a powerful carbon sink. 

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