Overview

Frecciarossa is operated in France by Trenitalia France, using Frecciarossa 1000 trains (top speed 300 km/h in service).

• Paris – Milan: 2 return trips per day, about 6h30–7h20. Stops: Lyon Part-Dieu, Chambéry, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Modane, Oulx, Turin, Milano Centrale (plus Bardonecchia in winter).
• Paris – Lyon: up to 14 return trips on weekdays, about 2 hours. Serves Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV (airport).
• Paris – Marseille: 4 return trips per day, about 3h30, calling at Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Avignon TGV and Aix-en-Provence TGV. Launched June 2025.

Good to know: Frecciarossa arrives at Milano Centrale, while TGV INOUI uses Milano Porta Garibaldi.

Luggage, bikes & pets

• Luggage: 2 suitcases (max. 80 × 50 × 31 cm) plus 1 under-seat bag (max. 30 × 30 × 35 cm). A €40 penalty applies per extra or oversized item.
• Bikes: folded, or with a wheel removed, in a bag of max. 80 × 110 × 45 cm — counts as one suitcase. One special item (bike, skis, board, pushchair or scooter) per passenger.
• Pets:
  • Under 5 kg: free, in a carrier (max. 80 × 50 × 31 cm), one per passenger.
  • 5 kg and over: €30 reservation; dogs must be on a lead and muzzled.
  • Pets are not allowed in Executive, quiet areas, Sala Meeting or the bar area. An EU pet passport, microchip and vaccinations are required. Assistance dogs travel free.

Boarding & check-in

• The platform is announced 20–30 minutes before departure. Boarding closes 2 minutes before departure.
• Paris Gare de Lyon: Frecciarossa leaves from Hall 1 or Hall 2 (not Hall 3).
• Milano Centrale: scan your ticket QR code at the platform gates.
• Carry a valid passport or national ID card on international journeys.
• Children under 15 on international journeys must travel with an adult.

Tickets & fares

• E-tickets with QR code — show on your phone or print. Seat reservation is included.
• Serenità is the main fare on France routes: free exchange until departure (fare difference payable); refund until departure with a 20% deduction. Promotional fares have stricter conditions.
• Children: 4–14 years receive 50% off; under 4s travel free on a lap.

Classes, food & drinks

• Standard — comfortable reclining seats.
• Business — more space and wider seats.
• Sala Meeting — private compartment for 2–5 people.
• Executive — leather seats and premium service.
• Free Wi-Fi in all classes and the FRECCIAPLAY entertainment portal.
• Food & drinks: a bar coach serves Italian snacks, coffee and hot dishes, with delivery to your seat also available.

Accessibility

• France stations: book Assist'enGare from 3 months up to 24 hours before departure on 3212 (or +33 9 72 72 00 92 from abroad), 8am–8pm. Be at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure.
• Italian stations: assistance is provided by RFI's Sala Blu service.
• Trenitalia France customer service: 09 74 91 98 72.

Refunds & claims

• Delay compensation: 25% for 30–59 minutes (voucher only), 25% for 60–119 minutes (cash or voucher), 50% for 2 hours or more.
• If you booked with Rail Europe, contact us at raileurope.com/en/contact/new with your RE- booking reference, passenger names, train number and details of the delay.