The average train between Vatican City and France takes 13h 50m and the fastest train takes 11h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Vatican City to France. 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 4 times a day between Vatican City and France. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vatican City is at 4:40 PM which arrives into France at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vatican City to France. However, there are services departing from Vatican City station and arriving at France station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
Vatican City to France train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.
Vatican City to France train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Vatican City and France is 989.2 km. The road distance is 1,423 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Hôtel de Ville via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 11h 20m.