What is the fastest train out of Paris?

The TGV is a high-speed train that operates all over France and beyond. Travel from romantic Paris to the shores of the Mediterranean or the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Visit cities such as Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille or catch a movie in world-famous Cannes.



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Being the most popular travel option on the route, the direct TGV train takes you from the north to the south of the country in a bit more than 3 hours, reaching the maximum speed of 320 kph (199 mph).

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The capital city of Switzerland, travelling by train from Paris to Bern will take just 4h 1m on TGV Lyria trains. This incredibly quick service will take you through some truly beautiful sites as you cross over from France into Switzerland on the train and arrive into Bern station.

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The fastest trains from Paris to Nice take around 5 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 687 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Paris is scheduled to depart at around 07:15. The last departure is usually at around 21:25.

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The daily direct high-speed TGV from Paris to Monaco Monte Carlo departs from the Gare de Lyon in the afternoon.

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The fastest journey time by train from Paris to Monaco—Monte-Carlo is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

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A typical example is Thalys, which has a monopoly of high-speed trains between Paris and Amsterdam. Due to its monopoly, it can ask high prices for tickets. Thalys sells tickets for the highest prices per kilometre in Europe.

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Trenitalia's Paris to Milan route was first introduced in December 2021, serviced by Hitachi Rail's ETR1000. This super high speed train travels at 300km/h - with the ability to go400km/h if not limited by track regulations - making it the fastest train in Europe.

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