The average train between France and Vatican City takes 12h 32m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Vatican City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between France and Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP and take an average of 12h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from France to Vatican City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Vatican City station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
France to Vatican City train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Vatican City train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Roma Termini station.
The distance between France and Vatican City is 989.2 km. The road distance is 1,459 km.
You can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Cavalleggeri/S. Pietro via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris Gare De Lyon, Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Termini in around 11h 46m.