Thello (France-Italy)

Beginning 11 December 2011, Thello night train will operate on the routing between Paris and Venice via Milan. These trains will offer comfortable overnight accommodation and amenities ensuring that customers arrive at their destination rested and refreshed, ready to begin their next adventure.

Routes and Travel Times
Linking Paris and several Italian cities with a daily service in each direction.

Stations:
Paris: Gard de Lyon
Dijon: Ville
Milan: Milano Centrale
Brescia:
Verona: Porta Nuova
Vicenza:
Padua:
Venice: Mestre
Venice: Santa Lucia

Departure times:
Southbound: Train 221
Paris: 19.45
Dijon: 22.23
Milan: 05.38
Brescia: 06.43
Verona: 07.25
Vicenza: 08.13
Padua: 08.48
Venice Mestre: 09.19
Venice S. Lucia: 09.34

Northbound: Train 220
Venice S. Lucia: 19.57
Venice Mestre: 20.09
Padua: 20.33
Vicenza: 20.52
Verona: 21.24
Brescia: 22.06
Milan: 23.38
Dijon: 06.29
Paris: 09.29*

* Train 220 arrives in Paris at 08.14 instead of 09.29 (at certain periods of the year)




Onboard Services

Thello are comprised of sleeper coaches (2-4), a restaurant car and couchettes (6-10). The composition of the train will vary according to seasonal operations.

Sleepers
• Single, double or triple berth sleepers are available
• Bedding has duvet, sheets and pillow
• Sound system
• Bathroom with sink, towels and shaver
• A travel kit with toiletries and a bottle of water are available
• Breakfast, included in the price of your ticket, is served in dining car.

4-Berth Couchette
• Ideal for family travel
• Individual climate control
• Beds are furnished with sheets, a duvet and a pillow.
• Bottled water and slippers are available.
• Washrooms with sinks and toilets are available in each car.
• Breakfast is available in the restaurant car service or there is a vending located in each car.
• Gender specific compartments.
• Customers requiring a private compartment can book four tickets to secure this.

6-Berth Couchette
• Ideal for friends travelling together or groups
• Individual climate control
• Beds are furnished with sheets, a duvet and a pillow.
• Bottled water is available.
• Washrooms with sinks and toilets are available in each car.
• Breakfast is available in the restaurant car service or there is a vending located in each car.
• Mixed compartments.
• Customers requiring a private compartment can book six tickets to secure this.

Onboard Dining
Restaurant: Dine with family or friends in the dining car and enjoy a pleasant and warm atmosphere. The restaurant offers a variety of hot and cold dishes, delicious French and Italian cuisine and a range of carefully selected wines.

The Bar Car: A relaxing place to socialize and grab a quick snack or drink. A wide selection of drinks, sandwiches, salads, soups and other hot dishes are available. In the mornings, the bar car offers baked pastries and fresh coffee to start your day.

Trolley Service: Is planned on board in the evening and morning, offering hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and pastries as well as essential items.

Additional information:
• Restaurant car
• Bar car
• Vending machines
• Wake up service.
• Crew member keep you informed of the trains progress and immigration formalities for crossing borders.

Fares
Services can only be booked up to 60 days in advance.

Fare application:
Adult
Child (4-12yrs)

Exchange/Refund
• Special cancellation fees apply to some fares.
• Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased.
• Refunds can only be performed in the issuing country, up to 60 days after departure date.
• For any refund requests, tickets has to be endorsed and stamped as UNSUSED

Check-in Procedures
No specific check-in procedures
Ticket inspectors will check tickets during the journey. Customers are required to provide proof of eligibility for the fare you have chosen when requested.
Thello offers a dedicated ticket counter and information desk close to the departure/arrival platform at Paris’ Gare de Lyon Station
Thello night trains run through Switzerland and customers must have a valid ID card/passport, along with a valid visa if applicable.


Rail Protection Plan
Many rail passes and tickets are non refundable and cannot be reissued, our Rail Protection Plan offers peace of mind knowing that you are financially covered if things do go wrong.