You can book rail tickets from the UK or France to any station in France (and beyond) with Rail Europe
including Eurostar, TGV (high speed trains) and the local network TER services.
France has an expansive rail network, with high-speed trains operating along main lines and regional trains reaching to remote corners. You can buy French train tickets on Rail Europe via their connection to the French rail operator SNCF.
From now on, when you take the TGV, you’ll have to say TGV INOUI instead! TGV INOUI is SNCF Voyageurs’ premium service, offering a higher level of comfort, more services, and a choice between relaxation or concentration. Unlike TGV OUIGO, all TGV INOUI trains offer a free onboard connection, electrical outlets, and a free Wi-Fi connection for work or play, as well as reclining ergonomic seats and more space, especially in 1st class. A restaurant car is also available, offering food on board. In addition,TGV INOUI tickets can be cancelled or exchanged, subject to terms and conditions. TGV INOUI takes you to 200 destinations in France, offering a choice of fares and several different types of seats.. (sncf-connect.com)
The TGV OUIGO is SNCF’s low-cost option for high-speed travel. These double-decker trains travel at 300 km/h and consist of a single class (equivalent to second class), with tickets sold exclusively online. They are a great choice if you’re looking for more affordable train tickets, as TGV OUIGO trains offer excellent value for money. There are two kinds of tickets: OUIGO ESSENTIEL, the basic fare, to which you can add seat selection with an electrical outlet, extra luggage and more, for an extra fee, and OUIGO PLUS, which includes all OUIGO services (additional bags, seat selection, Wi-Fi, skip-the-queue service, etc.) for just 9€ more. Children’s tickets for travel on the OUIGO Grande Vitesse are sold at a flat rate of 8€, and children under the age of 12 have access to OUIGO PLUS services for free. In addition, OUIGO tickets can be exchanged up to 30 minutes before departure, for a fee. (sncf-connect.com)
- Book French train tickets quickly and easily, including double-decker TGV Duplex and Intercités de Nuit night trains.
- Print-at-home or collect-at-station tickets available for every train.
- International connections by Eurostar, Thalys, TGV and TGV-Lyria to the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy and Spain among others.
- Discount ‘Prems’ fares offer discounts of up to 70% on advance bookings. Find more cheap train tickets in France.
- Chose to pay in Euros or GBP according to your preference
- Short-haul flights Ban
- Bordeaux from London – by train DIRECT?
- France to lose overnight sleeper train services
- Use your mobile phone in the Channel Tunnel
- by Train direct from London to Avignon!
- Steam Festival on the Somme
- Hi-speed trains – Dijon
- St Valery-sur-Somme – Worth a detour
- St Jean Pied du Port – Le Weekend
- New high-speed train lines planned for SW France.
- Wine, Cheese and Classic Cars
- France by Bus, Train, Road – but not by plane!
- Somme Bird and Nature Festival
- Lille – Le weekend
- Le Segala -le weekend in
- Salins-les-Bains – visit the Saltworks!
- Scenic Railways in France
- Le weekend in ALENÇON, Normandy
- Making tracks in the Yonne
- Train or Plane to the French Riviera?
- Marseille connections
- Eurostar changes stations!
- Lille and Vauban
- New High Speed Train Paris-Reims-Strasbourg
- Tips for visiting Champagne