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TGV France <=> Italy High Speed Trains

TGV France Italy

Service is available all year round

Summer Season

Travel in comfort and style, with stunning Alpine scenery. This high speed service is simply the best way to travel between France and Italy.

Winter Ski Season

During the winter months, the TGV France Italy service is ideal for skiers and snowboarders as the service runs through the Alps stopping at the Italian resorts of Bardonnechia and Sestriere/Oulx. The latter resorts are part of the extensive Milky Way ski area, made up of more than 400kms of piste straddling the Franco-Italian border.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 3 return journeys daily.
• 6 stations in Italy: Milano Porta Garibaldi, Novara, Vercelli, Torino Porta Susa, Oulx/Sestriere and Bardonecchia.
• 8 stations in France: Mâcon, Bourg-en-Bresse, Aix-les-Bains, Modane, St. Jean de Maurienne, Chambéry, Lyon St. Exupéry, Paris Gare de Lyon.
• Inclusion of an additional stop in Lyon St-Exupéry. This station will be served by 5 or 6 TGV trains per day. The inclusion of additional stops means it’s now possible to make a return journey between Lyon and Turin on the same day.

TRAINS NOW ARRIVE AT AND DEPART FROM MILAN PORTA GARIBALDI INSTEAD OF MILAN CENTRAL.

These TGV services arrive in the heart of Milan’s new district, just 2 metro stops away from Milan Central station.

MAXIMUM COMFORT

All of the TGV carriages operating between France and Italy were designed by Christian Lacroix. Each train consists of 8 carriages from 1 to 8 (three 1st class carriages, four 2nd class carriages and one bar-buffet which is situated in the middle of the train and can be accessed by all passengers).

Passengers who travel in 1st class have power sockets at their seats. Smoking is not permitted on TGV France-Italy trains.

Family Space

The Family space, situated in 2nd class, consists of four seats facing each other and these are separated from the rest of the carriage by a glass screen. The positions of the seats and central table can be adjusted to give more space. A nursery area equipped with a changing table is located close to the Family Space at the far end of coach 7.

Wheelchair access

A dedicated space comprising of 3 spaces reserved for wheelchair-bound passengers and 3 seats for those accompanying them is situated in coach 1.

Office area

Two office areas are situated in 2nd class, in the space between carriages 6 and 7. These areas, accessible without reservation, are perfect if two or three people travelling together wish to hold a meeting or use their mobile phones in private.

CATERING

• Meal served at seat in 1st class : this service is not included in the price of the ticket/ reservations are taken by catering staff on board the train.
• Trolly service : available in 1st and 2nd class.
• Bar-buffet : located in coach 4.

ON-BOARD SERVICES

• Luggage: Passengers are permitted to take 2 suitcases and one piece of hand luggage on the train with them.
• Bicycles: There’s no need to pre-book when taking a bicycle on board however bikes must be dismantled and carried in a bike carrying case, measuring no more than 1,20m x 0,90m.
• Domestic animals: Animals that weigh less than 6kg and that can be transported in a pet carrier travel for free. A ticket must be purchased if the animal weighs more than 6kg.

PASSENGER ASSISTANCE IN ITALY

Customers requiring assistance in Italy should call:

• Dedicated Call Centre in Milan +39 (0)2 40 32 64 35
• International Direct Line +33 892 35 35 35

Journey times are approximate and may vary. Please check all train times when you book. Prices are per person based on the cheapest available return adult standard class fare..

Train Name: TGV France Italy

Description: High-speed day train linking France to Italy (3 per day in each direction).

Train Code: TGK

Reservation: Compulsory.

Booking Horizon: 3 months.