TGV: Tickets, Timetables and Facilities

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TGV

About
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type provides different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. Ticket options include Standard, Flexi, and Prem’s. Onboard facilities feature a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. Popular TGV routes include Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage and 1 suitcase included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions and ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals and bar service, at-seat dining in first class
Seat reservation
Included in first class, optional fee in second class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket, guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Popular routes

TGV train tickets

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Showing the fastest and cheapest results for Aug 11

  • TGV
    6:48 PM4h04
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    991One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV
    5:49 AM4h01
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:50 AMParis Gare de l'Est
    1041One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV
    4:55 PM3h47
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    8:42 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    1101One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV
    8:48 AM4h03
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    1231One-way
    0 transfers
  • TGV
    12:53 PM3h57
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:50 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    1401One-way
    0 transfers

Popular TGV routes

Paris to Strasbourg train

from 47
Direct trains available
1h44 average duration
14trains per day
Served by
  • TGV
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria

Lille to Paris train

from 10
Direct trains available
1h04 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • TGV

Paris to Nice train

from 33
Direct trains available
5h34 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • Regionale

Paris to Bordeaux train

from 42
Direct trains available
2h03 average duration
16trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • SNCF | Intercités
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit

Nice to Paris train

from 33
Direct trains available
5h42 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • ZOU!

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est train

from 67
Direct trains available
3h47 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • TGV
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

Strasbourg to Paris train

from 47
Direct trains available
1h44 average duration
14trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • TER
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria
  • TGV

Paris to Lille train

from 20
Direct trains available
1h05 average duration
13trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI

Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train

from 65
Direct trains available
3h49 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • TGV
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • Eurostar

Bordeaux to Paris train

from 34
Direct trains available
2h02 average duration
16trains per day
Served by
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
  • SNCF | Intercités de nuit

TGV FAQs

Everything you need to know to travel with TGV: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more

FAQs
You can travel with TGV to various destinations across France, including cities like Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Bordeaux, as well as international destinations such as Brussels, Geneva, and Milan.
TGV trains are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, offering wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and an assistance service.
Cancellation of your train ticket with TGV depends on the fare conditions and ticket type specified in your purchase.
For TGV, there is no formal check-in process required. Passengers must have a valid ticket and can board up until the last minute.
If you miss your connection due to a delay caused by TGV, they offer compensation for such instances.
For TGV, flexible tickets can be refunded before departure, while non-flexible tickets are non-refundable. The processing time for refunds is typically 2-3 weeks.
TGV allows compensation requests to be processed within a 2-3 week period, with flexible tickets being refundable before departure and non-flexible tickets non-refundable.
If your TGV train is delayed, you may be entitled to compensation for any connecting train delays.
For a TGV train delay exceeding 120 minutes, compensation is 50% of the ticket price.
For a train delay with TGV between 60 and 119 minutes, the compensation is 25% of the ticket price.
TGV trains operate from various major railway stations across France, including Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Montparnasse stations.
On TGV trains, passengers can place two pieces of hand luggage and one suitcase in dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages, as well as in the overhead racks.
TGV operates overnight train services.
When traveling with TGV within France, a passport is not required for French citizens, but international travelers should have their passport or national ID for identification.
Small pets in carriers can travel for free on TGV trains, while larger dogs require a paid ticket, and guide dogs can travel free of charge.
If a TGV train is canceled, a full refund is provided.
TGV offers fully refundable tickets for their flexible fare options, allowing cancellations or changes before the train's departure.
Yes, TGV trains are equipped with USB plug sockets for passenger convenience.
No, you cannot buy subway tickets onboard TGV trains.
TGV does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, TGV trains offer WiFi onboard to enhance passenger connectivity and comfort during travel.
TGV trains offer quiet zones where passengers can enjoy a peaceful journey.

station information and services

Most popular TGV train stations

Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
  • Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
  • Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30
Dining
Dining
  • Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est
  • La Consigne
  • Starbucks
  • Factory & Co
  • La Place
  • McDonald's
  • Mon Chou
  • Go Johnny Go
  • Maison Pradier
  • PAUL
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Whistler
  • Hôtel LOCOMO
  • Hôtel Parisianer
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
  • Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
  • Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located between Tracks 15 and 18
Public transit options for Paris Gare de l'Est
  • Metro lines: 4, 5, 7
  • Bus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
  • Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The station has luggage lockers
Dining
Dining
  • Cantina Estación Mediterrano
  • Rischart Bakery
  • Ditsch Pretzels
  • backWERK
  • Cafe-Shop
  • Le Crobag
  • Yorma's
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • McDonald's
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
Hotel
Hotel
  • a&o München Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel München
  • Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13

TGV destinations

Not sure where to begin your TGV adventure? Check out these popular TGV destinations for travel details and nearby attractions:

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