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The high-speed TGV trains connect over 150 cities and towns in France. Since 1981, TGV has proudly served these cities in France and neighbouring Switzerland. And holding the world speed record at 320 mph, you waste no time in getting to your destination, such as Paris to Bordeaux in only 3 hours. For 20 years it has regularly linked more than 150 destinations in France and Europe safely, quickly and comfortably. The TGV is the cornerstone of the European high-speed rail network connecting France to London, Brussels, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Turin, Milan, and more.
Travel Details
| Paris – Lyon: | 1hr 57mins | services operate at hourly intervals |
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| Paris – Avignon: | 2hrs 40mins | services operate at hourly intervals |
| Paris – Lille: | 1hr 02mins | services operate at hourly intervals |
| Paris – Tours: | 1hr 10mins | services operate at 2 hour intervals |
| Paris – Bordeaux: | 3hrs 05mins | services operate at hourly intervals |
| Paris – Toulouse: | 5hrs 26mins | services operate at 2 hour intervals |
| Paris – Strasbourg: | 2hrs 17mins | services operate at hourly intervals |
| Paris – Basel: | 3hrs 27mins | up to 4 round-trips per day |
| Paris – Zurich: | 4hrs 20mins | up to3 round-trips per day |
| Paris – Lausanne: | 3hrs 54mins | up to 4 round-trips per day |
| Paris – Geneva: | 3hrs 25mins | up to 6 round-trips per day |
Rules
- TGV trains can only be reserved 90 days prior to the train departure date.
- Reservations are compulsory. All single tickets purchased include a seat reservation in the price. Tickets need to be validated using the automatic stamping machines at the beginning of the platform prior to boarding the train.
- Eurail Passholders are welcome, however a seat reservation fee is payable.
