I sometimes travel between Paris and South Tyrol in Italy (fly to Verona).
Would like to use the train sometimes maybe even consider an overnight if the journey takes too long.
Discussion
There's a direct train from Paris to Milan (about 7 hours) and from there to Verona in less than 2 hours. But in Milan, you might need to change train stations.
It should also be possible with an overnight stop in Germany, then Innsbruck and Verona. About three and a half between the last two.
This is just from the top of my head, but if you really want to give it a try, I can look into it more responsibly. I can even make a post if you have some rough dates in mind.
Thanks.
Tbh I have looked into it already. To tell the full story my journey actually begins in London where the only real option is the Eurostar to Paris or some other major city.
Last year I tried it for the first time by train, London to Paris then onwards to Stuttgart where I stayed at a friend’s place. A few days later we both traveled by car from Stuttgart to Bolzano/Bozen, my final destination.
I am looking at a similar journey again around March ‘26, this time I am also taking a set of high-ish end bicycle wheels with me that I fear might get damaged on a plane…
SNCF opens tomorrow the ticket sales for January 9 to March 29. But London to Verona is quite an interesting route.
Is it special deals SNCF will be offering?
Paris to Milan in 7hrs sounds interesting.
There will be better prices too. First-come, first-served. More exactly, those should be the best prices, right when they open the sales.
Avoid Bolzano at all costs
Errr…why?
Because it has turned into a disgustinf hellhole, trainstation closed overnight because of all the robberies, homeles people lingering around. Smell of piss and trash everywhere
That’s a bit harsh talking about the city as a whole imo.
I admit, the train station itself is not exactly welcoming.
Do you happen to be there often maybe?
Its the capital of my hometown, I used to be but not anymore. Just passed there a few months ago as I dropped someone at the train station early morning and I was shocked
Ok…I actually grew up there, I have so many good memories. I know it has changed over the years but I always like going back there (not the train station lol).