France - Germany High Speed
  1. Routes and travel times
  2. Onboard services
  3. Individual Fare types
  4. Booking Horizon
  5. Ticketing Time Limits
  6. Exchange / Refunds
  7. Check-in procedures
  8. Specific to this train
    9.
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I. Routes and Travel Times

TGV and ICE link 25 destinations in France and Germany to Paris in less than 3 hours, of which 16 in less than 2 hours!

Routes Best travel time
Paris <> Karlsruhe 2h30
Paris <> Stuttgart 3h09
Paris <> Munich 5h41
Paris <> Mannheim 2h58
Paris <> Frankfurt 3h38
Marseille <> Frankfurt 7h48
Lyon <> Frankfurt 5h55
Lyon <> Mannheim 5h14
Lyon <> Karlsruhe 4h42
Lyon <> Baden-Baden 4h18
Strasbourg <> Munich 3h50
Strasbourg <> Frankfurt 1h46
Bordeaux <> Frankfurt* 7h40

(* Seasonal route from July 8 to August 26, 2023, Saturdays ONLY.)

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II. Onboard services

Depending on the route, different rolling stock is used. Check the map above and the services below:


Onboard services ICE 3 Euro Duplex
Train managers fluent in English, French and German √ √
Access to business lounges for 1st class ticket holders* √ √
At seat snack trolley service in 1st class with food for purchase √ √
Free in-seat international newspapers in 1st class √ √
Access to a restaurant car in ICE √ -
Access to a bar-buffet car in TGV INOUI - √
At-seat power outlets √ √
WiFi in First and Second class √ √

*Access 7 days a week to Grand Voyageur lounges in Paris Est, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille Saint Charles and Strasbourg stations, and DB Lounges in Frankfurt, Mannheim, Stuttgart, and Munich.

ICE

  • 444 seats
  • At-seat power outlet (1 per seat in 1st class / 1 each two seats in 2nd class)
  • Large information screen per coach

Second class - ©Patrick Messina / SNCF


TGV Duplex

  • Double deck trains totalling 509 seats
  • More legroom than classic TGV trains and digital screens on-board

III. Individual fare types

  • Global price tickets (reservation included) 
  • Valid for 1st & 2nd class
  • Open tickets are not authorised onboard 
  • Tickets can be issued as print-at-home e-tickets (PAH) 
  • Click here for fares details
Fare Conditions
Business Adult/Child No conditions. Children between 4 and 11 inclusive.
Leisure Adult/Child Advance purchase required. Subject to availability. Children between 4 and 11 inclusive.
Pass

Adult/Child

Holder of an Eurail / Interrail Global Pass covering the whole route
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IV. Booking Horizon

These trains can be booked up to a 180 days in advance.

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V. Ticketing Time Limits

  • Booking can be kept on hold status up to 7 days from the booking date/time.. 
  • Offer search expiration: up to 1 hour
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VI. Exchange / Refund

Exchange and Refund Policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased. When exchange/refund is possible, penalty fees may apply for some fares. Exchanges and refunds, when possible, can only be performed by the issuing office, upon presentation of the original tickets up to 2 months after the TDD (Train Departure Date)

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VII. Check-in procedures

  • In France stations you will pass through gates where you need to scan your ticket prior accessing to the train. Be aware that the gates close 2 minutes before train departure. It is recommended to come 30 minutes prior to train departure especially for groups. 
  • Ticket control and passport checks are done aboard the train
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VIII. Specific to this train

Luggage tag

  • On all French Trains, it is mandatory to place a tag on each piece of luggage identifying the traveller
  • Animals in a travel case must pay €7, on a leash €20, fare available at the station
  • Dogs accompanying disabled people travel free of charge.

Validation of the ticket

  • Validation of the ticket before boarding is mandatory in France only 
  • Travellers must scan their e-tickets when passing the gates at the entrance of the platform, prior to entering the train.