Victoria to Paris train

Trains from Victoria to Paris

Passengers wishing to travel on trains from Victoria in Gozo (Malta) to Paris must first make three ferry journeys. Per week, up to 74 ferries make the short crossing in just half an hour, from Ċirkewwa on Gozo to Valletta in Malta. From there, Virtu Ferries and Grimaldi Lines ferries run to Catania in Sicily. There are up to nine crossings per week that take from about four to seven hours. TTT Lines operates a daily ferry from Catania to Naples, which takes around 12 hours. From Naples Afragola Station, just under nine miles from the city centre, passengers can catch the high-speed train to Paris. The one or two departures per day require a connection in Milan. The journey takes between 15.5 and 17.5 hours and terminates at Paris Gare de Lyon. The service is operated by Italo in conjunction with Thello. 

Victoria to Paris train times: Daily departures

Once passengers have made the ferry crossings from Victoria on Gozo to Naples, there are one or two daily train departures from Naples Afragola Station. From Sunday to Thursday, there is one daily departure in the early evening, which arrives in Paris the following morning. On Fridays and Saturdays, there's also an afternoon departure.

How long is the journey by train from Victoria to Paris?

Travelling on trains from Victoria to Paris involves ferry journeys from Victoria to Naples, which can take up to a day or more depending on the departure time and transfer times. The train from Naples Afragola to Paris Gare de Lyon takes between 15.5 and 17.5 hours and requires a connection at Milan Central Station.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Victoria to Naples?

Departure train station: Passengers wishing to take trains from Victoria to Paris must first reach Naples Afragola Station. Around nine miles from Naples city centre, it's a key hub for Italy's high-speed rail network. The modern station is an elevated central atrium with a range of facilities, including a taxi rank, car parking, car rental desks, WiFi, cash machines, toilets, waiting areas, a ticket office, and ATMs. The station is fully accessible to passengers with limited mobility.

Arrival train station: Trains from Naples arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, a busy station south of the city centre. It's part of Paris's transport network of buses and metro services. Station facilities include car parking, a taxi rank, car hire desks, WiFi, luggage storage, toilets, shops, cafés, and restaurants. There's step-free access to all areas of the station, as well as accessible toilets.

Which train companies travel from Victoria to Paris?

Trains from Naples Afragola Station to Paris Gare de Lyon are operated by French-owned Thello in conjunction with Italian provider Italo. 

Italo - Thello Victoria to Paris

From Sunday to Thursday, Italo - Thello operates one high-speed train from Naples Afragola to Paris Gare de Lyon. It takes approximately 15.5 hours, leaving in the early evening and arriving the following morning. On Fridays and Saturdays, there's a second train in the late afternoon that takes just over 17.5 hours and arrives the following morning. A connection is made at Milan on both services.

Victoria to Paris trains: Services on board

Travelling on trains from Victoria to Paris starts with three ferry crossings that link Victoria on Gozo to Naples in Italy. Services on these ferries vary between providers. The high-speed train from Naples to Paris is modern and comfortable, with a choice of first- and second-class tickets and the option to reserve individual seats. Foldable bikes can be taken on the train, and both Italo and Thello allow the carriage of small animals on leads or in appropriate carriers. Service animals are allowed. As there's a limited number of wheelchair spaces, they should be prebooked by phone. All trains have wide-door toilets.

How to find cheap train tickets from Victoria to Naples

The journey from Victoria to Naples by ferry and train is complex, so booking online in advance and looking out for special deals is one way to save money. Being flexible with travel dates and departure times also helps find cheaper tickets.