France
615 km- Speed limit
- 130 km/h
- Tolls
- Yes
The A6, then the A40 through Burgundy and the Jura to Chamonix. Two breaks along this stretch.
Paris → Italy through the Mont Blanc Tunnel
Paris to Milan by private chauffeur
The Jura, the foot of Mont Blanc, the Aosta Valley and then the Po plain: it is our longest route, and one of the most beautiful. Door to door, it even rivals the train.
- Distance
- 850 km
- Driving time
- 8h 15min
- Route
- A6 · A40 · Mont-Blanc · A5 · A4
- Estimate
- €1,700
about €425 per person with 4 passengers
The route
Paris → Milan on the map
850 kilometres via A6 · A40 · Mont-Blanc · A5 · A4. The line on this map follows the route we take in normal traffic; it may vary with the time of day and road conditions.
Unique to this route
Two countries and a tunnel
Of the 850 km, more than 600 are in France. Then comes the Mont Blanc Tunnel and the descent through Italy to Milan. Here is the trip, section by section.
France
Mont Blanc Tunnel
Italy
ParisMilan
Mont Blanc Tunnel
12 km- Speed limit
- 70 km/h
- Tolls
- Yes
Eleven kilometres beneath the massif, with strict safety distances between vehicles.
Italy
223 km- Speed limit
- 130 km/h
- Tolls
- Yes
The Aosta Valley, then the Po plain, on toll motorways all the way to Milan.
The road log
Paris → Milan, kilometre by kilometre
| km | Stop | Type | Driver’s tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | Paris | Departure | — |
| 165 | Aire de Venoy | Rest stop | First break near Auxerre, about 1h 45min after departure. |
| 395 | Mâcon | Landmark | We leave the A6 for the A40, towards Geneva and Chamonix. |
| 470 | Lac de Nantua | Rest stop | Lake Nantua: second break in the heart of the Jura, between two viaducts. |
| 615 | Tunnel du Mont-Blanc | Border | The Mont Blanc Tunnel: eleven kilometres under the massif, from Chamonix to Courmayeur. We enter Italy. |
| 650 | Aoste | Rest stop | Aosta: third break in the Aosta Valley. About 2h left to Milan. |
| 850 | Milan | Arrival | 8h 15min |
Crossing the Alps in a day
We take the A6 to Mâcon, then the A40 through the Jura to the Arve valley. At the foot of Mont Blanc, in Chamonix, we enter the tunnel: eleven kilometres under the massif, coming out in Italy at Courmayeur.
The descent through the Aosta Valley, past castles and terraced vineyards, is one of the highlights of the trip. We then reach the Po plain and the Italian motorways all the way to Milan.
More than eight hours on the road takes real planning: three breaks, an early start and, if you like, an overnight stop in Chamonix or Annecy to turn the trip into a journey. The Mont Blanc Tunnel is sometimes closed for maintenance work: in that case, we go through the Fréjus Tunnel, via Chambéry and Turin.
On arrival, we drop you in the centre, at Porta Nuova, at the Fiera in Rho for a trade fair, at Malpensa or Linate, or right on the shores of Lake Como.
An honest comparison
Door to door: private car or train?
Car with driver
8h 15min
From your front door to your destination address, with no changes and no luggage to carry.
VS
Train, door to door
8h 40min
7h 10min on the train, plus around 1h 30min to get to the station, wait for departure and complete the journey at the other end.
Our straight-talking verdict
The direct Paris–Milan train, when it runs, takes about seven hours, with few departures a day. Once you add the journeys to and from the stations, a car with driver draws level door to door. It wins hands down for a group or a family, with lots of luggage, for the Fiera in Rho, the lakes or if you want a stopover in the Alps.
Calendar
The best times to travel to Milan
Salone del Mobile
In April, the world’s largest design fair takes over the Fiera and the whole city. Hotels and trains fully booked: book early.
Fashion Weeks
In February and September, Milan hosts the catwalk shows. Discreet drop-off and a chauffeur at your disposal between appointments.
Summer on the lakes
From May to September, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. The direct trip from Paris avoids the train followed by a connection.
Where we drop you off in Milan
- 01 The historic centre: the Duomo, Brera and the fashion district (Quadrilatero della Moda).
- 02 Porta Nuova, CityLife and the business districts.
- 03 Milano Centrale station.
- 04 Fiera Milano in Rho and Malpensa and Linate airports.
- 05 Lake Como, Lake Maggiore and Bergamo.
Good to know before you set off
- → Central Milan is a congestion charge zone on weekdays (Area C): these charges are included in the quote.
- → The Mont Blanc Tunnel and Italian motorways are tolled: these charges are included in the quote.
- → If the Mont Blanc Tunnel is closed for maintenance, we go via the Fréjus, which makes the trip slightly longer.
- → For such a long trip, an overnight stop in Chamonix or Annecy is possible: just ask.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private driver from Paris to Milan? +
Our estimate is around €1,700 for 850 km, or about €425 per person for four. The final price depends on the addresses, time of travel and tolls, notably the tunnel toll.
How long does the journey take? +
About 8h 15min of driving via the Mont Blanc Tunnel, not counting breaks. Allow a full day.
What happens if the Mont Blanc Tunnel is closed? +
We go through the Fréjus Tunnel, via Chambéry and Turin. The trip is a little longer and we let you know in advance.
Can we stop overnight on the way? +
Yes, in Chamonix, Annecy or Aosta for example. Mention it in your request and we will plan the trip over two days.
Can you drop us at Lake Como? +
Yes, Como is about an hour from Milan. Give us the exact address and we will recalculate the estimate.
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