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SNCF
Travel comfortably with SNCF trains on the Milan-Paris route with Omio
For your journey from Milan to Paris, SNCF offers a comfortable and reliable option thanks to its famous high-speed trains. The TGV provides direct connections between the two cities, covering the distance in just 7 hours and 4 minutes, so you can reach your destination quickly and with complete peace of mind. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, SNCF's TGV service combines efficiency with premium amenities, offering an exceptional travel experience through French and Italian landscapes. Book your tickets with Omio to benefit from the best fares and a simpler booking process.
New Deutsche Bahn route: direct Berlin-Paris train
Deutsche Bahn is preparing to launch a new direct train between Berlin and Paris in cooperation with SNCF. This 8-hour journey will cover 878 kilometres, with tickets sold from €60. The direct Berlin-Paris route will stop in major cities such as Frankfurt (South), Karlsruhe and Strasbourg. This initiative, with bookings opening from mid-October for journeys from mid-December, shows Deutsche Bahn's commitment to strengthening international rail connections and offering sustainable travel alternatives across Europe.
About SNCF trains in France
Discovering the richness of French culture is an unforgettable experience, especially when travelling by train through its bright countryside and history-filled cities. Founded in 1937, SNCF, the Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, is France's national railway operator and one of the oldest in Europe. Today, it offers some of the fastest trains in the world with its high-speed TGV INOUI network. SNCF is widely recognised as one of the best railway companies in the world. Its trains stand out for their modernity, comfort and reliability.

Discover France by train
SNCF trains are divided into different fleets: TGV INOUI, Intercités, TER, Lyria and OUIGO, each suited to different routes, speeds and journey times. High-speed and long-distance routes make it possible to have breakfast in Paris and lunch in Marseille three hours later. Rural trains run across Brittany in the north-west down to Provence in the south for a slower, more relaxed journey, while the international SNCF network extends to Spain, Germany, Italy and beyond in Europe. This page gives you all the information you need to travel with SNCF. Read on to find out how to buy cheap SNCF train tickets, learn about SNCF routes and check specific TGV train times.
SNCF train tickets with Omio
Omio is an official partner of SNCF trains. In other words, we offer the latest deals, provide up-to-date information on SNCF train timetables, make SNCF train booking easy and send live traffic information and notifications if your journey changes. Passengers can also choose from several travel options using our ticket filters, which can be adjusted by ticket price, departure time or journey duration. Download the free Omio app today to browse in the language of your choice, receive e-tickets to save printing and get real-time notifications on your mobile.
SNCF trains: how do you book?
- Book smarter with Omio: Omio is an authorised SNCF train ticket retailer and offers a complete, smooth travel experience. Compare and combine the available transport options to achieve ideal flexibility. Your journey, your way.
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SNCF offers and discounts
SNCF offers a number of discounts for travellers that can be applied directly to tickets when paying on the Omio page. For regular SNCF travellers, it is worth keeping an eye on annual discount cards, which can reduce ticket prices by up to 30 percent for the cardholder. These include youth cards and cards for travellers over 60.
Carte TGV Max Jeune
SNCF's Carte TGV Max Jeune is an offer for young travellers aged 16 to 27. It provides unlimited travel on TGV and Intercités trains, on routes in France and to selected destinations in Europe, for a fixed monthly subscription. The card offers great flexibility, allowing bookings up to the last minute, subject to availability. It is particularly useful for students or young professionals who travel frequently. However, peak-time restrictions and specific conditions of use apply. The Carte TGV Max Jeune is an economical way to explore France by train.
Popular SNCF routes and TGV train times
The main stations in France are operated by SNCF, which means that almost all train timetables in France will include SNCF train options. In addition to Paris Gare du Nord, the company offers services to Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux and Lille as well as high-speed trains to international destinations such as Geneva or Milan.
Hundreds of stations in France are served by the SNCF fleet. High-speed and long-distance TGV trains are scheduled to stop at most major stations for international and domestic routes. Find out everything you need to know about the amenities, services and location of all major stations in France.
Thanks to high-speed TGV INOUI trains, travelling to France's major cities is easy, making them an attractive choice for visitors and residents. TGV trains are scheduled to stop at France's main stations and now connect parts of Europe, including Milan and Geneva. Discover some of the busiest routes, check the latest TGV train times and book your trip today, directly with Omio.
Travelling by TER in Hauts-de-France
Travelling by TER in the Hauts-de-France region offers a unique and picturesque experience, ideal for discovering the charm and diversity of this part of France. Efficient and comfortable TER trains connect various towns and villages, giving travellers stunning views of the region's varied scenery, from vast plains to gentle hills.
This region, rich in history and culture, is dotted with iconic sites such as Lille, with its Flemish architecture, and the Opal Coast with its magnificent cliffs. Travelling by TER is not only an ecological and economical way to get around, it also offers the chance to explore lesser-known places, encouraging more local and authentic tourism. Stations, often located in the heart of towns, make historic centres and local attractions particularly easy to reach. In short, TER in Hauts-de-France is a pleasant and practical way to travel while discovering the richness and beauty of the region. Book a Hauts de France TER here.
Discover the Rhône-Alpes region by TER
Travelling by TER in the Rhône-Alpes region is a fascinating adventure that combines comfort and discovery. This region, defined by its geographic and cultural diversity, offers travellers breathtaking landscapes, from the majestic Alps to the green vineyards of the Rhône Valley. Efficient and regular TER trains connect major cities such as Lyon, Grenoble and Saint-Étienne with charming Alpine villages and small rural communities. This ease of travel encourages exploration of less-visited places, allowing immersion in local life and deeper discovery of the region's heritage. TER Rhône Alpes trains also serve popular destinations for hiking, skiing and cycling, making the region ideal for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Stations, often located in the heart of towns and villages, make it easier to reach cultural attractions, local restaurants and accommodation. In summary, travelling by TER in Rhône-Alpes is an exceptional way to discover the natural and cultural richness of this dynamic region of France. Book a Rhône Alpes TER here.
What to expect on board SNCF trains
SNCF trains are known for their speed and comfort. The trains are well maintained and offer passengers amenities to ensure a safe and pleasant journey. Here is a quick overview of the key information you need to know about SNCF trains:
- SNCF tickets are cheaper when bought in advance.
- SNCF allows luggage on board free of charge.
- SNCF offers free seat reservations, which can be booked via Omio.
- SNCF provides the same amenities you would expect from most good railway companies, including free Wi-Fi, charging sockets, an onboard bar and priority boarding.
FAQs about SNCF
You can buy your SNCF tickets at the station, on the Omio website or in the Omio app.
The RogerVoice service allows deaf and hard-of-hearing people to communicate with an adviser by message or orally.
The Visio-T’Chat service offers communication in French Sign Language with an adviser, available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding public holidays. This service also provides real-time speech transcription from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., excluding public holidays. War pensioners or disabled veterans benefit from reduced fares according to their disability rate:
- 50% discount for a disability rate between 25 and 45%
- 75% discount for a disability rate of 50% or more
- 75% discount for the passenger and accompanying person for a disability rate above 85%
- 75% discount for the passenger and a free ticket for the accompanying person for a disability rate of 100%
The Accès Plus service is assistance for people with reduced mobility for getting around the station, boarding and leaving the train, and carrying one item of luggage weighing up to 15 kilos on national and international train journeys. To use it, contact the Accès Plus service when booking or up to 48 hours before departure by phone on 3635 (then press #45, or say "service" then "accès plus") from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., every day. You can also access the booking form at this address. Please arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure.
The Accès TER service is a free station welcome and travel assistance service for train and TER coach journeys for people with reduced mobility who use a wheelchair and hold a civil disability card, mobility inclusion card, priority card, painful standing card, vehicle parking card, or war veteran or pensioner card. Please book the service at least 48 hours before departure and arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure. If your journey is on a Tuesday, book the service on the preceding Saturday. Please consult this page to book the Accès TER service.
The Accès Plus Transilien service is a free assistance service for people travelling in a wheelchair or with a disability rate of 80% or more, and who hold a disability card. The service is available in 375 stations and stops in the Paris region, including RER lines A, B, C, D and E, and Transilien lines H, J, L, N and U.
Assistance dogs travel free of charge on board SNCF trains.
Most SNCF tickets can be used in electronic format during your journey, shown directly on your smartphone or via the Omio app. If your ticket needs to be printed, this will be stated during booking.
After purchasing a TER or bus journey, a booking number will be sent to you by email. This booking number will allow you to collect and print your tickets from any yellow self-service machine at the station. On the machine screen, select "File and e-ticket collection", then "Collection by entering file number". Then enter the booking number and the name shown on your confirmation document.
The bank card used for payment is not required to collect the tickets.
Tickets can be printed at a station in France, but some stations do not have a self-service machine. In that case, you can collect your tickets at the ticket office during opening hours.
- TGV ticket
- Traveller holding a TGV discount card
- Intercités ticket
- TER ticket
- Group ticket
- TGV Lyria ticket
Tickets can only be exchanged at an SNCF ticket office in a station in France. If the new SNCF ticket is cheaper, you will be given a cash voucher showing the refundable amount. Please send us a copy at [email protected]; we will be happy to process the refund once the document has been received.
- Cancel or exchange a TGV ticket Loisir (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable for a €5 fee up to 30 days before departure and for a €15 fee from 30 days before departure until the day of departure. If you exchange your ticket, the difference in ticket price is at your expense. After departure, reduced Loisir and Loisir Week-End tickets are no longer exchangeable or refundable.
Pro (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until departure. After this deadline, you can exchange it at the station up to two hours after departure.
Billet TGV Prems SNCF: tickets exchangeable or refundable free of charge up to 30 days before train departure, exchangeable or refundable for €5 up to 3 days before departure, and exchangeable or refundable for €15 until departure.
- Cancel or exchange a TGV ticket as the holder of a discount card Carte Senior+ (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until the day before departure. Exchanges or refunds will incur a €5 fee per person and per journey on the day of departure. After departure, the ticket is non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Carte Senior+ valid and to be presented on board the train. Ticket valid only for the chosen train.
Carte Jeune (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until the day before departure. Exchanges or refunds will incur a €5 fee per person and per journey on the day of departure. After departure, the ticket is non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Carte Jeune valid and to be presented on board the train. Ticket valid only for the chosen train.
Carte Week-End (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until the day before departure. Exchanges or refunds will incur a €5 fee per person and per journey on the day of departure. After departure, the ticket is non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Carte Week-End valid and to be presented on board the train. Ticket valid only for the chosen train.
Carte Enfant+ (1st and 2nd class): Train ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until the day before departure. Exchanges or refunds will incur a €5 fee per person and per journey on the day of departure. After departure, the ticket is non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Carte Enfant+ (1st and 2nd class): Train ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until the day before departure. Exchanges or refunds will incur a €5 fee per person and per journey on the day of departure. After departure, the ticket is non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Carte Enfant+ valid and to be presented on board the train. Ticket valid only for the chosen train.
- Cancel or exchange an Intercités ticket Standard (1st and 2nd class): Without reservation, the ticket can be exchanged free of charge to obtain a train ticket with a reservation, a smaller discount or an upgrade. In other exchange cases, a 10% deduction will be applied. Ticket refundable with a 10% deduction until the end of its validity.
Loisir (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable for a €5 fee up to 30 days before departure and for a €15 fee between 30 days before departure and the day of departure. If you exchange your ticket, the difference in ticket price is at your expense. After departure, reduced Loisir and Loisir Week-End tickets are no longer exchangeable or refundable.
Pro (1st and 2nd class): Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge until departure. After this deadline, you can exchange it at the station up to two hours after departure.
Billet Prems SNCF: tickets exchangeable or refundable free of charge up to 30 days before train departure, exchangeable or refundable for €5 up to 3 days before departure, and exchangeable or refundable for €15 until departure.
Loisir Week-End: Ticket exchangeable and refundable for a €5 fee up to 30 days before departure and for a €15 fee between 30 days before departure and the day of departure. If you exchange your ticket, the difference in ticket price is at your expense. After departure, reduced Loisir and Loisir Week-End tickets are no longer exchangeable or refundable.
Cancel or exchange a TER ticket Standard: Without reservation, the ticket can be exchanged free of charge to obtain a ticket with a reservation, a smaller discount or an upgrade. In other exchange cases, a 10% deduction will be applied. SNCF ticket refundable with a 10% deduction until the end of its validity.
Cancel a group ticket Pack tribu: Ticket non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Prem's: Ticket non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
- Cancel a TGV Lyria ticket FLEX: Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge before departure (including e-ticket service). After departure, the ticket is refundable at 50% within 2 months (excluding e-ticket service). E-ticket service: ticket exchangeable free of charge up to 30 minutes after departure.
SEMI-FLEX: Ticket exchangeable and refundable with a €20 deduction until departure. Non-exchangeable and non-refundable after departure.
NON-FLEX: Ticket non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Première FLEX: Ticket exchangeable and refundable free of charge before departure (including e-ticket service). After departure, the ticket is refundable at 50% within 2 months (excluding e-ticket service). E-ticket service: ticket exchangeable free of charge up to 30 minutes after departure.
Première SEMI-FLEX: Ticket exchangeable and refundable with a €20 deduction until departure. Non-exchangeable and non-refundable after departure.
Première NON-FLEX: Ticket non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
MINI: Ticket non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
Each passenger can transport up to 2 pets. However, your pet must have its own ticket. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, its ticket costs €7. It travels in a bag or container no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm, placed at your feet or on your lap. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, the price of its ticket is equal to 50% of the standard 2nd class fare, and it travels muzzled and placed at your feet. Remember to always keep your pet's identification documents, European passport and valid medical certificate with you. Your pet must also be identified with a microchip and its vaccinations must be up to date. Assistance dogs travel free of charge and without a ticket. Please note that pets are not accepted when travelling in Italy.
Exchanges and cancellations: you can exchange your pet's ticket free of charge until the day before departure. After that, a 10% deduction will be applied until the end of the SNCF ticket's validity. Non-exchangeable beyond(3). The ticket is refundable with a 10% deduction until the end of the SNCF ticket's validity.
The SNCF punctuality guarantee applies if your TGV or Intercités train arrives more than 30 minutes late at the destination and if this delay is attributable to SNCF. Compensation ranging from 25 to 75% of the ticket price, depending on the delay, is paid in the form of a travel voucher or bank transfer.
What types of SNCF cards, passes and discounts are available?
Carte Avantage Jeune is available for travellers aged 12 to 27, and provides a 30% discount on TGV INOUI and Intercités journeys (Billet Prems SNCF and TGV Prems included), a 25 to 50% discount on TER, and reduced-price tickets on board selected TGV INOUI, DB and TGV Lyria trains to European destinations. Its price is €49 per year.
Carte Avantage Senior is offered to travellers aged 60 and over. It provides a 30% discount on TGV INOUI and Intercités journeys (Billet Prems SNCF and TGV Prems included), a 25 to 50% discount on TER, and reduced-price tickets on board selected TGV INOUI, DB and TGV Lyria trains to European destinations. Its price is €49 per year.
Carte Avantage Adulte provides a 30% discount on a one-way journey on Saturday or Sunday, on a weekday one-way journey with a child, and on return journeys that include at least Friday, Saturday or Sunday night in the trip. Carte Avantage Adulte also provides a discount for an accompanying adult and a 60% discount for up to 3 accompanying children aged 4 to 11. Its price is €49 per year.
Carte Liberté provides fixed or reduced fares with discounts of 45 to 60% depending on the destination and travel class for journeys in France and Europe. It also provides a 30% discount for you and your travel companion, and a 60% discount for accompanying children. The card's annual price is €399.
Carte Familles Nombreuses allows families with at least 3 children under 18 to benefit from a 30 to 75% discount on TGV INOUI, TER and Intercités journeys, and a 50% discount on Transilien tickets in Île-de-France. The application fee is €19 and the card is valid for 3 years.
SNCF train tickets
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- SNCF | TGV INOUI4:24 PM7h20Barcelona Sants11:44 PMParis Gare de Lyon€2191One-way0 transfers
- SNCF | TGV INOUI9:26 AM6h46Barcelona Sants4:12 PMParis Gare de Lyon€2691One-way0 transfers
- SNCF | TGV INOUI9:26 AM9h04Barcelona Sants6:30 PMParis Gare de Lyon€2931One-way2 transfers
- SNCF | TGV INOUI9:26 AM12h06Barcelona Sants9:32 PMParis Gare de Lyon€2931One-way2 transfers
- SNCF | TGV INOUI9:26 AM9h52Barcelona Sants7:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon€3031One-way2 transfers
Popular SNCF routes
Madrid to Seville train
- Renfe MD
- SNCF OUIGO
- Renfe INTERCITY
- AVE
- iryo
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe AVLO
Madrid to Valencia train
- Renfe INTERCITY
- AVE
- Renfe ALVIA
- iryo
- SNCF OUIGO
- Renfe AVLO
Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona Sants train
- AVE
- SNCF OUIGO
- iryo
- Renfe AVLO
- Renfe
Madrid to Alicante train
- Renfe ALVIA
- SNCF OUIGO
- Renfe AVLO
- AVE
- iryo
Madrid to Barcelona train
- AVE
- Renfe
- iryo
- Renfe AVLO
- SNCF OUIGO
Valencia to Madrid train
- Renfe INTERCITY
- iryo
- Renfe AVLO
- AVE
- Renfe ALVIA
- SNCF OUIGO
Barcelona Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes train
- Renfe AVLO
- SNCF OUIGO
- iryo
- Renfe
- AVE
Alicante to Madrid train
- SNCF OUIGO
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe AVLO
- AVE
- iryo
Seville to Madrid train
- Renfe MD
- Renfe INTERCITY
- Renfe ALVIA
- iryo
- SNCF OUIGO
- Renfe AVLO
- AVE
Barcelona to Madrid train
- SNCF OUIGO
- AVE
- iryo
- Renfe
- Renfe AVLO
SNCF FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with SNCF: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more

station information and services
Most popular SNCF train stations
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 21:30
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee
- Baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge
- Pullman Hotel Bar
- Quick Gare du Midi
- Subway
- EXKi Zuid
- Starbucks
- Häagen-Dazs
- Sbarro
- The Coffee Club
- The Belgian Chocolate House
- PAUL
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center
- Les Lofts De Styliste
- Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
- Pullman Brussels Centre Midi
- Located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
SNCF destinations
Not sure where to begin your SNCF adventure? Check out these popular SNCF destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:
