How to take a train journey from Paris to Venezia / Venice

These Frecce trains take the same route as the TGV trains, except for;

• they leave the Paris to Lyon high speed line slightly earlier so that they can travel through Lyon
• they travel on the high speed line between Torino and Milano.

The high speed part of the journey is the first stage to Brescia, on which the train will travel at more than 250 km/h, but only for around 15 minutes

If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out before Desenzano for a fleeting, but incredible view of Lake Garda - though you'll have to hope for good weather.

But this is a journey that saves the best to last as the train heads across the waters of the lagoon to reach the heart of historic Venice/Venezia.

This is, in our humble opinion, one of the most exciting journeys you can take on European express trains.

We love the mix of high speed travel and stunning Alpine scenery

Aside from the wow factor of the speed, most high speed train journeys aren't scenically interesting, when high speed lines pass through hills and mountains, they tend to dive into tunnels.

This journey picks up in terms of scenery once the train leaves the high speed line behind - and that's what makes this journey so exceptional, the alpine views from a TGV train don't get better than this!

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Final Destination: Venezia S.L.

Train will also call at: Vicenza, Padua/Padova and Venezia Mestre*

*If you will be travelling to the historic heart of Venezia/Venice take care not to leave the train at Venezia Mestre.
Remain on the train until it arrives at Venezia Santa Lucia station.

The train will travel on high speed lines between Torino and Brescia.

The train will reverse direction on departure from Milano Centrale.

It's not a partciularly scenic journey, but there are two highlights to look out for.

If you're on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) keep a look out between Desenzano and Peschiera for a fleeting, incredible view of Lake Garda - in good weather.

But this is a journey that saves the best to last as the train heads across the waters of the lagoon to reach the heart of historic Venice/Venezia.