The Train Connecting Milan and Paris Is Finally Back

"The Paris station is considered one of the city's Beaux-Arts architectural masterpieces and dates back to 1849; it welcomes around 150 million passengers a year and serves as the Paris endpoint of the popular Paris–Milan train route. The route—reopening after a 19-month closure caused by a landslide in the Maurienne Valley—resumes daily service on March 31, with the journey taking between six and seven hours and cutting through the French countryside before passing through the Swiss Alps on the way to Italy. Multiple operators (Trenitalia, TGV Lyria, ICE and Eurocity) will run services on the line; tickets start at just 29 Euros (around $30) and are available now for travel through July 4. Practical booking notes preserved from the source: Americans in Europe can use a Eurail pass or book directly with operators, popular routes and fare classes do book up and prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, and for the best selection and pricing Rail Europe recommends booking at least seven days in advance (30 days if possible)." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines