Help please.
Travelling last week of March 2026 from Lyon to Milan.
Saw somewhere that the above train, which is not currently in the pass network, was due to ‘join’ the pass network soon.
Any information on the progress & timing of the ‘joining’ appreciated.
Alternative is to fly London to Milan! 😗
Thanks Graeme
Best answer by rvdborgt
The Rail Planner app says it's expected to be added "by the first half of 2026”, so that doesn't really help.
The alternative is the TGV from Paris to Milan. Since TGV reservations are fully refundable, there's no harm in booking now and getting a refund if the Frecciarossa can be used. Best place to book the TGV is on raileurope.com, in euros (to avoid the 5% mark-up for other currencies).
The Rail Planner app says it's expected to be added "by the first half of 2026”, so that doesn't really help.
The alternative is the TGV from Paris to Milan. Since TGV reservations are fully refundable, there's no harm in booking now and getting a refund if the Frecciarossa can be used. Best place to book the TGV is on raileurope.com, in euros (to avoid the 5% mark-up for other currencies).
Thank you.
Sounds like a good option; I hadn't realised that TGV reservations were fully refundable, although they are very expensive E94 for 2 people travelling 1st class.
Ciao. Graeme
Sounds like a good option; I hadn't realised that TGV reservations were fully refundable, although they are very expensive E94 for 2 people travelling 1st class.
It's €45 per person (don't book via Eurail), but quite expensive indeed.
You could also check what regular tickets (either TGV or Frecciarossa) are for that date.
Thanks again.
Probably will buy regular tickets ~E179. Accom in Lyon less expensive so that's a small offset.
You have been very helpful.
Ciao. Graeme
Hi Graeme.
I was wondering if the Frecciarossa route ever became available for you? We are having the same issue and planning to travel in August. Unsure whether to book the TGV or hold on.
+9The FR is still not available.
As above, you cab book the TGV now as a back up, and keep checking. You can refund the TGV reservation if FR becomes available.
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