TGV Fact Sheet
TGV
The high-speed TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) trains connect over 150 cities and towns in France. TGV has proudly served these
cities in France and neighbouring Switzerland since 1981. A journey from Paris to Bordeaux will take only 3 hours on these trains as
they reach a world-record holding 320 km/h. For 20 years it has regularly linked more than 150 destinations in France and Europe
safely, quickly and comfortably.
Travel Details
Routing
Travel Times
Frequency
Paris - Lyon
1hr 57mins
Hourly
Paris - Avignon
2hrs 40mins
Hourly
Paris - Lille
1hr 02mins
Hourly
Paris - Tours
1hr 10mins
2 hourly
Paris - Bordeaux
3hrs 05mins
Hourly
Paris - Toulouse
5hrs 26mins
2 hourly
Paris - Strasbourg
2hrs 17mins
Hourly
Paris - Basel
3hrs 27mins
4
Paris - Zurich
4hrs 20mins
3
Paris - Lausanne
3hrs 54mins
4
Paris - Geneva
3hrs 25mins
6
Rules
TGV trains can only be reserved 90 days prior to the train departure date.
Reservations are compulsory. All single tickets purchased include a seat reservation in the price. Tickets need to be validated
using the automatic stamping machines at the beginning of the platform prior to boarding the train.
Eurail Passholders are welcome. However a seat reservation fee is compulsory.
Onboard TGV
Both classes:
Refurbished interior and spacious seating organization.
On board nursery: equipped with a dressing table and a bottle-warmer (in 2nd class car)
A choice of newspapers and magazines to buy at the bar
A bar and food counter: open for the duration of the journey. You will find a variety of food and refreshments to enjoy in the bar
car: breakfast formula, meals, warm and cold dishes, sandwiches, dessert, warm and cold beverages
Facilities for handicapped travellers: on all major routes, the TGV have a special coach in 1st class (accessible with a second
class ticket) which has built-in wheelchair lift and a bookable space for a wheelchair. Facilities in stations.
All TGV's are entirely non smoking
First class
Comfortable and spacious reclining seats with generous legroom.
Power sockets for laptop or mobile phone
Taxi reservation on board: available with the train manager on specific TGV: Paris - Lille, Paris - Nantes, Paris - Rennes and
Paris - Nice
Second class
Comfort, convenience
Access to the bar service.
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Access to the bar service.
Other new features / spaces
The Carré is a seating configuration with two sets of two seats facing each other (on both sides of the aisle) with a table in
between. A glass screen separates several Carrés from the rest of the car.
The Kiosque is similar to the Carré but offers additional privacy. Instead of the glass screen there is a solid glass panel that
makes the section look like a compartment.
Luggage racks are available above seats and at the entrance of each car.
TGV Brussels-France
TGV is an easy and comfortable way to travel from city centre to city centre between France and Belgium. Large ergonomic seats
throughout this high speed train with a bar and food car make these journeys effortless. This TGV goes from Brussels to 30 French
destinations including Charles-de-Gaulle airport, Disneyland, Lille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Marseille and more...
Routing
Travel Time
Frequency- per day
Brussels-Lille
0h35 min
5
Brussels-Charles-de-Gaulle airport
1h15
8
Brussels-Disneyland
1h31
8
Brussels-Lyon
3h41
5
Brussels-Avignon TGV
4h17
3
Brussels-Bordeaux
5h41
1
Brussels-Nice
7h42
1
Brussels-Marseille
4h56
3
Brussels-Montpellier
5h39
3
Passholder Fares explained:
There are 3 types of Passholder fares available for the TGV Brussels-France train. They are defined below:
Pass 1 valid for passengers with a pass covering France and Belgium (cheapest fare)
Pass 2 valid for passengers with a pass covering France
Pass 3 valid for passengers with a pass covering Belgium
First class
A Solo seat for peace and privacy.
2 adjoining seats or a Club space for working in groups of two or four.
Power sockets for laptop or mobile phone
Larger seats, recline electronically
A space for a person in a wheelchair is available. Traveller must request it when making their reservation.
Second class
Comfort, convenience
Access to the bar service.
The ''Carré'' for travelling in groups of four.
Other services
A bar and food counter: open for the duration of the journey. You will find a variety of food and refreshments to enjoy in the bar
car: breakfast formula, meals, warm and cold dishes, sandwiches, dessert, warm and cold beverages.
Facilities for disabled travellers: on all major routes, the TGV have a special coach in 1st class and 2nd class which has built-in
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wheelchair lift and a bookable space for a wheelchair. Facilities in stations.
All trains are non smoking
Every ergonomic seat is reclining with comfortable headrest and footrest
Individual reading lights
Spacious luggage storage, at eye-sight
Ambient lighting, softer and natural
TGV Lyria
Have breakfast in Paris and then enjoy lunch in Zurich with the TGV Lyria. The Lyria connects Paris to Switzerland in just over 4
hours. While on board, enjoy a welcome drink and gourmet meal in first class.
Routing
Travel Time
Paris-Geneva
3h05
Paris-Lausanne
3h47
Paris - Avignon
2h38
Paris - Aix-en-Provence
2h54
Paris - Marseille
3h
Paris-Basel
3h03
Paris-Zurich
4h03
Paris - Interlaken
5h43
Interlaken - Paris
6h00
Route
Travel Time
Geneva-Avignon
2h53
Geneva-Aix en Provence
3h16
Geneva-Marseille
3h30
Geneva-Nice
6h22
Geneva-Toulon
4h25
Geneva-Cannes
5h48
Passholder Fares explained:
There are 3 types of Passholder fares available for most TGV Lyria trains, which travel only in France will not have passholder 2 or 3
options. They are defined below:
Passholder 1: For holders of any pass that includes France and Switzerland (not available on Paris<>Geneva/Basel/Vallorbe or
Geneva<>Marseille/Montpellier/Nice.
Passholder 2: For holders of any pass that includes France. All routes.
Passholder 3: For holders of any pass that includes Switzerland, including Swiss Transfer Ticket (not available on
Paris<>Geneva/Basel/Vallorbe or Geneva<>Marseille/Montpellier/Nice).
First Class Premier
The new Lyria première service is available on Paris-Geneva and Paris-Lausanne/Bern routes ONLY!
Comfortable and spacious reclining seats with generous legroom
Welcome drink
A gourmet cold meal, served at seat: breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or evening meal, depending on the time of day
The menu will be revised on a seasonal basis.
Electric power outlets (not available on all TGV LYRIA trains)
Access to the bar-buffet car
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Onboard taxi booking service available for first class travellers from Monday to Friday
A wider range of daily newspapers and magazines.
First Class
Comfortable and spacious reclining seats with generous legroom
Welcome drink
On some trains, it is possible to enjoy a meal at your seat according to time of the day - fares subject to modification. (This
service is available on all TGV Lyria routes, except Paris-Geneva).
Electric power outlets (not available on all TGV LYRIA trains)
Access to the bar-buffet car
Onboard taxi booking service available for first class travellers from Monday to Friday
TGV Lyria - new lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
TGV Lyria first class travellers between Paris and Switzerland can now enjoy the Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur at Paris Gare de Lyon.
Travellers can relax while waiting for their departure and enjoy services including:
free WiFi, charging facilities for mobile devices, daily newspapers, magazines, and more
Hours of operation - Monday - Friday: 6:30am - 8:00pm - Saturday: 7:30am - 12:30pm - Sundays: 2:00pm - 7:30pm
The Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur at Paris Gare de Lyon is located on level 1 of the station's Hall 3, near the lift for
Mediterranean parking, between the Relay boutique and SNCF La Radio
Second Class
Comfortable seats
Access to the bar-buffet car
Other services
On board nursery: equipped with a dressing table and a bottle-warmer.
Bar-buffet car: you will find a variety of food and refreshments to enjoy in the bar car formula, meals, warm and cold dishes,
sandwiches, dessert, warm and cold beverages.
Possibility to purchase Paris underground tickets onboard (in the buffet car).
Facilities for disabled travellers. Dedicated car in 1st class (accessible with a second class ticket) with a built-in wheelchair lift
and wheelchair space. There are also disabled facilities in the stations.
Non-smoking coach available in 1st and 2nd class.
On board information messages recorded in French, German and English
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