Train from Torino (Turin) to Paris
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Train from Torino (Turin) to Paris
Hi,
I am participating in the Masters Games in Torino (Turin) in August 2013.
Once the games are over, I am meeting my husband in Paris.
Is taking the high speed train the best way to get to Paris?
How long is the trip? The cost?
I am participating in the Masters Games in Torino (Turin) in August 2013.
Once the games are over, I am meeting my husband in Paris.
Is taking the high speed train the best way to get to Paris?
How long is the trip? The cost?
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One of the best, along with flying.
Check www.voyages-sncf.com or www.trenitalia.com for schedules and fares -= act early for discounted tickets which however cannot be changed nor refunded readily or at all perhaps - not high-speed all the way so may take longer than flying but goes city center to city center - for lots of great info on European trains check out these fine IMO sites - www.seat61.com (great info on online discounted tickets); www.ricksteves.com and www.budgeteuropetravel.com. You can always buy a full-fare ticket in Torino - the discounted ones are sold in limited numbers and to guarantee must be booked weeks in advance.
There is also an overnight train - www.thello.com - fares from about 59 euros - save on a night in a hotel to boo.
Check www.voyages-sncf.com or www.trenitalia.com for schedules and fares -= act early for discounted tickets which however cannot be changed nor refunded readily or at all perhaps - not high-speed all the way so may take longer than flying but goes city center to city center - for lots of great info on European trains check out these fine IMO sites - www.seat61.com (great info on online discounted tickets); www.ricksteves.com and www.budgeteuropetravel.com. You can always buy a full-fare ticket in Torino - the discounted ones are sold in limited numbers and to guarantee must be booked weeks in advance.
There is also an overnight train - www.thello.com - fares from about 59 euros - save on a night in a hotel to boo.
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yeah, I think so, unless you want to pay a lot more to fly. Air France and Italia will do that route direct.
the train takes a little less than 6 hrs and costs somewhere between 50-100 euro, depending on date, type of ticket, whether advance purchases and other conditions.
the train takes a little less than 6 hrs and costs somewhere between 50-100 euro, depending on date, type of ticket, whether advance purchases and other conditions.
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Turin to Paris by TGV takes 5 relaxing hours (flying would take 3 or 4 stressful ones).
Departures from Turin to Paris are at 07:39, 10:15 & 17:35 every day.
Fares from €29 in 2nd class or €35 in 1st class pre-booked at www.tgv-europe.com. Booking opens 92 days ahead.
See the video I took last year at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B09t_WJz_mM
Departures from Turin to Paris are at 07:39, 10:15 & 17:35 every day.
Fares from €29 in 2nd class or €35 in 1st class pre-booked at www.tgv-europe.com. Booking opens 92 days ahead.
See the video I took last year at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B09t_WJz_mM
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torino13 -- You have gotten excellent advice from Man_in_seat_61. I will be travelling the opposite route from Paris to Turin by TGV in March, and I bought my ticket at www.tgv-europe.com for €35. The site is very easy to use, and you can do an e-reservation (just print out a voucher). You can also choose your seat.
Man_in_seat_61 -- I just have to tell you how much I appreciate your website -- it's brilliant! I have used it for train travel all over the world and have recommended it many times. Thank you for providing a much needed service!
Man_in_seat_61 -- I just have to tell you how much I appreciate your website -- it's brilliant! I have used it for train travel all over the world and have recommended it many times. Thank you for providing a much needed service!
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Turin actually has three train stations: Porta Nuova (the most popular and best located, I think), Porta Susa, and Torino Lingotto. All are connected by the Metro.
Yes, you can definitely buy your ticket online. I live in the U.S. and bought mine with no problem at all.
Yes, you can definitely buy your ticket online. I live in the U.S. and bought mine with no problem at all.
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