TGV High-Speed Train

The TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is France's pride and often the best way to travel: faster than flying (when considering check-in and transfer), comfortable, environmentally friendly, and surprisingly affordable with saver fares starting at €19.

Important Connections

Route	Duration	Saver Fare from	Regular Price
Paris → Lyon	2:00h	€19	€50–90
Paris → Marseille	3:15h	€29	€70–110
Paris → Nice	5:30h	€39	€80–130
Paris → Bordeaux	2:10h	€29	€60–95
Paris → Strasbourg	1:45h	€19	€45–75
Paris → Rennes (Brittany)	1:25h	€19	€40–65
Paris → Avignon	2:40h	€25	€55–90
Paris → Tours (Loire)	1:00h	€19	€35–55
Lille → Lyon	3:00h	€29	€55–95
Lyon → Marseille	1:40h	€19	€40–65

TGV from Germany

Direct TGV/ICE connections seamlessly link Germany with France:

• Frankfurt → Paris Gare de l'Est: 3:50h, from €39 (DB/SNCF)
• Munich → Paris Gare de l'Est: 5:30h, from €49 (with transfer in Stuttgart or Mannheim)
• Stuttgart → Paris: 3:10h, from €39
• Frankfurt → Marseille: 7:30h, from €59 (via Paris or Strasbourg)
• Freiburg → Paris: 3:30h via Strasbourg, from €39

Booking Tips

• Saver Fares (Prem's/Ouigo): Bookable up to 4 months in advance on sncf-connect.com. Non-refundable, non-exchangeable — but unbeatable in price.
• Ouigo: SNCF's low-cost offer. Same route, slightly less comfort, often departing from peripheral stations. From €10(!), but limited hand luggage and surcharge for large suitcase (€5).
• Carte Avantage: For frequent travelers. €49/year, 30% discount on all trips. Worth it from 2–3 TGV trips.
• Interrail: Valid in France, but TGV requires seat reservation (€10 with Interrail). Seats for Interrail users are limited — book early!