Artesia de Nuit replaced by the new Thello night train

Trains from Paris to Venice and Rome

The Artesia de Nuit night train (routes: Paris-Milan-Venice and Paris-Florence-Rome) will be suspended from December 11, 2011. This train will be replaced by a new night train service operated by “Thello” which will provide the following route: Paris Gare de Lyon-Milan Centrale Station-Venice Santa Lucia.

This service is not yet covered by the Eurail pass, since Thello is a new company and has not yet joined the group of railway companies which make up Eurail. This means that to travel between Paris, Milan and Venice with the Thello you will need to purchase a ticket or take one of the alternative routes listed below. Prices start at €35 for a 6-bed couchette. You can book online, on the Thello website (French only); by phone: + 33 1 83 82 00 00 from 10:00 to 21:00 or at the Thello shop at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, open 10:00 to 21:00.

Alternative routes

If you don't want to purchase extra tickets you could also consider an alternative route. These suggested alternative routes bring you into Italy and from there you can connect to all the main cities, including Verona, Venice, Florence, Rome and Naples, using domestic TrenItalia trains.

Please note: There is a limited seat allocation on French TGV trains for Eurail pass holders, therefore we recommend you reserve these trains far in advance to ensure you have a seat.

Paris to Ventimiglia connecting in Nice

This route takes you through the French Alps and past the stunning azure water of the Mediterranean Sea. From Ventimiglia you can connect to domestic trains to Italian cities, including Milan, Genoa, Venice and Rome.

• Route: Paris–Nice (TGV) Nice–Ventimiglia (Regional)
• Duration: Paris–Nice 5hr 45min, Nice–Ventimiglia 50min. Check our timetablefor schedules.
• Reservation fee: compulsory for TGV (2^nd class: €6, 1^st class: €18). Make your reservations as soon as possible.

Paris to Turin or Milan with a direct train

Take the TGV from Paris to Turin or Milan and get the chance to see some French scenery on your way to Italy!

• Route: Paris-Lyon–Turin or Milan (TGV)
• Duration: 7hr. Check our timetable for schedules.
• Reservation fee: compulsory (2^nd class €55, 1^st class €75). Make your reservations as soon as possible.

Paris to Milan connecting in Switzerland

This scenic route cuts through the beautiful Swiss Alps. For this route your pass must also be valid in Switzerland. Read about our Select Pass.

• Route: Paris-Lyon–Geneva (TGV Lyria) Geneva–Milan (EuroCity)
• Duration: Paris–Geneva 3 hr, Geneva–Milan 4 hr. Check our timetable for schedules.
• Reservation fee: compulsory for TGV (from €8) and for EC (€10). Reservation fees depend on when you book. Make your reservations as soon as possible.

Paris to Verona connecting in Germany

Take the train from Paris to Munich and see a bit of Germany on the way to Italy! From Munich travel to Verona via the breath-taking scenery of the Austrian Alps. From Verona it's a 4 hour train ride to Rome. For this route your pass must also be valid in Germany and Austria. Read about our Select Pass.

• Route: Paris Est–Munich (CityNightLine) Munich–Verona (EuroCity)
• Duration:CNL 12hr, EC 5hr 30min. Check our timetable for schedules.
• Reservation fee: compulsory for CNL (from €9), optional for EC (2^nd class: €7, 1^st class: €11). About reservations fees for the CNL.

Paris to Rome connecting in Germany

This route enables you to see some more of Germany! Take the train from Paris to Munich and experience the comfort of the City Night Line. Spend the day in Munich and hop on the next night train that will take you straight to Rome. For this route your pass must also be valid in Germany and Austria. Read about our Select Pass.

• Route: Paris Est-Munich (CityNightLine) Munich - Rome (CityNightLine)
• Duration: CNL Paris-Munich: 12hr. CNL Munich-Rome: 12hr. Check our timetable for schedules.
• Reservation fee: compulsory for CNL (from €9). About reservation fees for the CNL.

Need some help planning an alternative route between Paris and Italy? We’re happy to help! E-mail us your questions and comments to: alternativeroutes@eurail.com.