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France by train
Travel to France by train quickly and comfortably. France is the home of high-speed rail, with fast TGV services across the country and international connections to Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. Eurostar connects London with Paris and Lille, while TGV services link Paris with cities such as Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Nice.
The earlier you book, the better the chance of lower fares.
France by train can be booked in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within France
- Fully organised rail tours and city breaks with train and hotel included
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within France
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within France online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including SNCF, TGV INOUI and Eurostar.
- Train tickets for Eurostar, SNCF and TGV INOUI
- International TGV connections, including Paris – Barcelona, Paris – Milan and Paris – Geneva
- All TGV high-speed trains within France
- Regional TER trains throughout France
- Intercités de Nuit night trains from Paris
- Seat selection on many TGV services where available
- Interrail reservations for Eurostar, TGV and night trains
- Official rail fares with no booking fees
In short: book train tickets to and within France in one place, from Eurostar and TGV to regional TER trains and French night trains.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail tours and city breaks in France
HappyRail also offers fully organised rail tours and city breaks to France, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.
- Fully organised rail tours across France
- City breaks by train, including Paris and Lille
- Often cheaper than booking train and hotel separately
- Train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
- Clear travel documents before departure
- Specialist in rail travel since 2002
HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays to and within France.
How to book cheaper train tickets to France
Book as early as possible for the best chance of lower fares. Eurostar and TGV tickets usually become more expensive as the departure date approaches, especially around weekends, holidays and busy summer travel dates.
- Book early
- Travel outside peak times
- Avoid busy weekends where possible
- Choose fixed-train tickets for the lowest fares
- Compare Eurostar, TGV and regional train options
International train tickets to France
Reservations are compulsory on Eurostar and international TGV services. This includes Eurostar trains to France and international TGV trains between France and Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.
Popular international routes include Amsterdam – Paris, London – Paris, Brussels – Marseille, Paris – Barcelona, Paris – Geneva and Paris – Milan.
Domestic train tickets in France
Reservations are compulsory on TGV and many long-distance trains within France. These tickets are valid only on the specific train, date and time booked.
Regional TER trains are more flexible. Reservations are usually not required, and tickets are generally valid on regional trains within the stated ticket conditions.
Popular train routes in France
Popular routes include Paris – Lyon, Lyon – Marseille, Marseille – Nice, Paris – Bordeaux, Bordeaux – Toulouse, Nice – Monaco, Lyon – Grenoble, Paris – Nantes, Toulouse – Montpellier and Paris – Strasbourg.
High-speed trains in France
TGV INOUI
France’s high-speed trains connect Paris with major cities across the country, including Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lille and Nice.
Eurostar
Eurostar connects France with the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands, including London – Paris and Amsterdam – Paris.
TER regional trains
TER trains serve regional routes throughout France and are useful for shorter journeys and local connections.
Intercités de Nuit
French night trains connect Paris with several longer-distance destinations, offering a practical overnight option on selected routes.
More rail holidays in Europe
London – Paris by Eurostar in just 2h16
TGV INOUI: Paris – Strasbourg at up to 320 km/h
Direct Eurostar Snow services to the French Alps in winter
Travel to France by train quickly and comfortably. France is the home of high-speed rail, with fast TGV services across the country and international connections to Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. Eurostar connects London with Paris and Lille, while TGV services link Paris with cities such as Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg and Nice.
The earlier you book, the better the chance of lower fares.
France by train can be booked in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within France
- Fully organised rail tours and city breaks with train and hotel included
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within France
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within France online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work with more than 60 European railway operators, including SNCF, TGV INOUI and Eurostar.
- Train tickets for Eurostar, SNCF and TGV INOUI
- International TGV connections, including Paris – Barcelona, Paris – Milan and Paris – Geneva
- All TGV high-speed trains within France
- Regional TER trains throughout France
- Intercités de Nuit night trains from Paris
- Seat selection on many TGV services where available
- Interrail reservations for Eurostar, TGV and night trains
- Official rail fares with no booking fees
In short: book train tickets to and within France in one place, from Eurostar and TGV to regional TER trains and French night trains.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail tours and city breaks in France
HappyRail also offers fully organised rail tours and city breaks to France, with train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels arranged in advance.
- Fully organised rail tours across France
- City breaks by train, including Paris and Lille
- Often cheaper than booking train and hotel separately
- Train tickets and reservations arranged in advance
- Clear travel documents before departure
- Specialist in rail travel since 2002
HappyRail offers both separate train tickets and complete rail holidays to and within France.
How to book cheaper train tickets to France
Book as early as possible for the best chance of lower fares. Eurostar and TGV tickets usually become more expensive as the departure date approaches, especially around weekends, holidays and busy summer travel dates.
- Book early
- Travel outside peak times
- Avoid busy weekends where possible
- Choose fixed-train tickets for the lowest fares
- Compare Eurostar, TGV and regional train options
International train tickets to France
Reservations are compulsory on Eurostar and international TGV services. This includes Eurostar trains to France and international TGV trains between France and Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.
Popular international routes include Amsterdam – Paris, London – Paris, Brussels – Marseille, Paris – Barcelona, Paris – Geneva and Paris – Milan.
Domestic train tickets in France
Reservations are compulsory on TGV and many long-distance trains within France. These tickets are valid only on the specific train, date and time booked.
Regional TER trains are more flexible. Reservations are usually not required, and tickets are generally valid on regional trains within the stated ticket conditions.
Popular train routes in France
Popular routes include Paris – Lyon, Lyon – Marseille, Marseille – Nice, Paris – Bordeaux, Bordeaux – Toulouse, Nice – Monaco, Lyon – Grenoble, Paris – Nantes, Toulouse – Montpellier and Paris – Strasbourg.
High-speed trains in France
TGV INOUI
France’s high-speed trains connect Paris with major cities across the country, including Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lille and Nice.
Eurostar
Eurostar connects France with the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands, including London – Paris and Amsterdam – Paris.
TER regional trains
TER trains serve regional routes throughout France and are useful for shorter journeys and local connections.
Intercités de Nuit
French night trains connect Paris with several longer-distance destinations, offering a practical overnight option on selected routes.
More rail holidays in Europe
London – Paris by Eurostar in just 2h16
TGV INOUI: Paris – Strasbourg at up to 320 km/h
Direct Eurostar Snow services to the French Alps in winter
