Trenitalia intends to capitalize on the winter season. The Italian train company, a competitor of SNCF, formalized on Thursday the extension of its Paris-Lyon line towards the Savoyard ski resorts of Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, in a press release. A device already tested last year.
These journeys will be available from December 15, 2024 to March 31, 2025 for one round trip per day, on Saturdays and Sundays. To connect Lyon station, in Paris, to Chambéry station, it will take 3 hours 15 minutes, according to a press release from the railway company. The Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne stop will be served in four hours.
Travelers will also be able to board the train from the Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Perrache, or even Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux stations.
With this device, Trenitalia inaugurates the stop at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. A city “destined to become an international station and the convergence point of all modes of travel in Savoie with the completion of the Lyon-Turin tunnel”, according to the Italian company.
A long period of difficulty
“Thanks to these new connections, we are responding to a growing demand from travelers who want to get to the mountains quickly and comfortably. This is a new step in our commitment to offering flexible journeys, adapted to all needs, and respectful of the environment,” rejoices Marco Caposciutti, President of Trenitalia France, in a press release.
The Italian company intends to relaunch itself after a long period of difficulties. In 2023, the partial collapse of a cliff in the town of Saint-André, near Maurienne, forced Trenitalia to suspend its Paris-Milan connection. Significant security work has been undertaken, but this has fallen behind schedule and reopening is not planned before the first quarter of 2025.
SNCF will also offer a direct round trip between Paris and the town of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, every weekend in winter. Connection journeys to Savoyard ski resorts are also available during the week.
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**Interview with Francesca Rossi, Trenitalia’s Communications Director**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Francesca. Trenitalia is expanding its services on the Paris-Lyon line. Can you tell us more about this initiative?
**Francesca Rossi:** Thank you for having me! Yes, we’re thrilled to announce the extension of our Paris-Lyon line to include ski resorts in Chambéry and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. This is in response to the increasing demand for convenient travel options to winter destinations, especially during the ski season.
**Interviewer:** That sounds exciting! How often will these trains operate?
**Francesca Rossi:** Starting from December 15, 2024, until March 31, 2025, we’ll have one round trip available each weekend, specifically on Saturdays and Sundays. This will allow travelers to easily reach the ski resorts for a weekend getaway.
**Interviewer:** What about travel times? How long will the journey take from Paris to these ski destinations?
**Francesca Rossi:** The travel time will be approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes to Chambéry and 4 hours to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. We’re really aiming to provide a quick and comfortable travel experience for our passengers.
**Interviewer:** In addition to Paris, will travelers have other departure options?
**Francesca Rossi:** Absolutely! Passengers can also board trains from Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon Perrache, and Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux stations. This increases accessibility and makes it easier for travelers to reach their winter destinations.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like an excellent opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts. What are some of the onboard amenities for travelers?
**Francesca Rossi:** We offer a comfortable travel experience in our Executive class. For example, our fares in Executive are fixed at 139 euros one way, with the additional benefit of being able to choose your seat online. It’s all about making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Francesca! We look forward to seeing more developments from Trenitalia and to travelers taking advantage of this new service.
**Francesca Rossi:** Thank you! We’re excited about these new routes and can’t wait to welcome passengers on board. Safe travels!
