TGV High-Speed Train FranceTGV High-Speed TrainThe TGV is a high-speed train that operates all over France and beyond. Travel from romantic Paris to the shores of the Mediterranean or the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Visit cities such as Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille or catch a movie in world-famous Cannes. The international TGV services connect France with Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy and Spain. There’s also a service between France and Switzerland, operated by TGV Lyria. TGV High-Speed Train Routes The domestic TGV routes can get you to every corner of France. In the north, there are international connections to Brussels in Belgium and Luxembourg. In the east, the TGV can take you to the German cities Frankfurt and Munich. If you travel south, you can take a direct train to Milan in Italy or Barcelona in Spain. These are the main domestic and international high-speed routes the TGV operates on:
TGV High-Speed Train Reservations
Please note that international TGV trains offer a limited number of seats for Eurail pass holders. Once these seats are taken you will need to purchase a full-fare ticket. We advise you to reserve the trains as far in advance as possible. You can start making reservations up to 3 months in advance. Editors Note: Having travelled many times by train in France. Just turn up at the station and book your reservation as and when needed, if at the station they say you do not need a reservation, you can use the saved fee for your lunch time meal or drinks on the train. These are public trains, usually, if you miss one, there is another one an hour later. How to Make Reservations for the TGV You can reserve your seat on the TGV in the following ways:
TGV High-Speed Train Reservation Fees TGV on Domestic Routes 1st class: 10 euros - 20 euros 2nd class: 10 euros - 20 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory TGV (France, Belgium) Route: Brussels to France 1st class: 30 euros 2nd class: 20 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory TGV (France, Germany) Route: Paris - Karlsruhe / Stuttgart / Munich 1st class: 30 euros 2nd class: 13 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory TGV (France, Italy) Route: Paris - Milan 1st class: 89 euros 2nd class: 62 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory TGV Lyria (France, Switzerland) Routes: Paris - Zurich / Bern / Lausanne / Geneva Geneva - Côte d'Azur / Montpellier / Marseille 1st class: From 52 euros From 23 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory 2nd class: From 25 euros From 16 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory TGV (France, Luxembourg) Route: Paris - Luxembourg City 1st class: 10 -20 euros 2nd class: 10 - 20 euros Reservation Type: Mandatory Added value on your TGV Trip The TGV is an exceptionally comfortable train, offering cushy seats, power sockets, and a large food service. This is why reservation fees for the TGV are higher than average. TGV High-Speed Train Facilities and Services
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