Between Modane and the Italian border

Torino / Turin to Lyon by train

How to take the rail journey from Turin / Torino to Lyon

Take the fabulous rail journey from north-west Italy to central France, which involves a passage through the Alps.

Trenitalia has now introduced its ultra smart Frecciarossa 1000 trains to this route and they have in effect replaced the TGV trains when travelling city centre to city centre.

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From Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part-Dieu

Travel Information

Final Destination: Paris Lyon

These trains also call at: Modane and Chambéry

Note that these trains depart from Torino Porta Susa station and not from Torino Porta Nuova station.

These trains are now usually scheduled to depart from Torino/Turin at 07:11 and 16:40.

2 x trains per day

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings usually open: around 4 months ahead of the travel date.

Frecciarossa 1000 trains on the domestic routes within Italy convey 4 classes of accommodation, but the Standard Premier service is not available on this international route.
Also 'Allegro' has been introduced as the branding for the Standard and Business Class, SMTJ isn't certain as to the reason for this, other than to make a distinction with the tickets on the domestic routes.

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Ticket Provider Approximate Cost
Trenitalia *

Trenitalia Guide

Trenitlalia is the national rail operator in Italy and in addition to its cheaper types of ticket; it also typically offers other discounts available to non-Italians, which include:

  • Group Offers, provides for a discount of up to 50% when 3-5 Adults travel together.
  • Family Offer for when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 11 and under.
  • The Children Free Offer is available for journeys by Frecce trains, when groups of 2 - 5 people are travelling together and at least one of the party is a aged 15 and under.
    Those aged 15 and under travel for free, but the Adults will need to purchase full price 'Base' tickets.
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Journey Features

Scenic - YesLandscape (Hills / Mountains)Not High Speed

Good to Know

These Frecciarossa 1000 trains are now the only direct trains from Torino/Turin to Lyon, the TGV trains on the Torino to Paris route now pass through the city without calling there.

Passing through Modane on exiting the Mont Cenis tunnel Passing through Modane on exiting the Mont Cenis tunnel
Travelling through the narrow valley to the north of Modane Travelling through the narrow valley to the north of Modane
Passing by Lac d'Aiguebellete shortly after departing Chambery Passing by Lac d'Aiguebellete shortly after departing Chambery
Racing towards the Mont Cenis Tunnel Racing towards the Mont Cenis Tunnel

This train travels through The Alps on either side of the France/Italy border - as it follows the Mont-Cenis route.

The best of the views are from the right of the train, when facing the direction of travel, so hope that your assigned seat(s) is on that side of the train.

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