France - Brussels TGV


  2. Patrick Messina/SNCF
  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

I. Routes and Travel Times

The Brussels-France TGV goes directly from Brussels to 24 French destinations including Charles-de-Gaulle airport, Disneyland, Lille, Lyon, Montpellier, Marseille, and others. 

Route Best travel time Frequency
Brussels-Lille 0h34 7
Brussels-Charles-de-Gaulle airport 1h18 8
Brussels-Disneyland* 1h29 8
Brussels-Lyon 3h43 7
Brussels-Avignon TGV 5h17 5
Brussels-Marseille 5h19 3
Brussels-Montpellier 5h53 2
Brussels-Nice 8h20 1

*To view schedules to/from Disneyland, use the station "Marne la Vallee Chessy".

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II. Onboard services

  • All trains are non smoking
  • Every ergonomic seat is reclining with comfortable headrest and footrest
  • Individual reading lights
  • Spacious luggage storage, at eye-sight
  • Ambient lighting, softer and natural


©Patrick Messina/SNCF; ©Matthieu Raffard/SNCF

First class

  • A solo seat for peace and privacy 
  • 2 adjoining seats or a space of 4 for working in groups of for families 
  • Power sockets for laptop or mobile phone 
  • Larger seats, recline electronically 
  • Access to the bar-buffet car


©Patrick Messina/SNCF; ©Patrick Messina/SNCF

Second class

  • Comfortable seats 
  • 2 or 4 seats for travelling in couple, groups or for families 
  • Access to the bar-buffet car

Other services

  • Bar-buffet car: open for the duration of the journey. You will find a variety of food and refreshments to enjoy in the bar car: breakfast formula, meals, warm and cold dishes, sandwiches, dessert, warm and cold beverages. 
  • Facilities for disabled travellers: on all major routes, the TGV have a special coach in 1st class and 2nd class which has built-in wheelchair lift and a bookable space for a wheelchair. Facilities in stations.
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III. Individual fare types

  • Reservation is compulsory
  • Conditions vary according to the purchased fare, click here for details

Fare Conditions
Pro No conditions
Senior Travellers of 60 years old and more
Youth Youth from 12 to 25 years old inclusive

Family

Valid for an adult travelling with a child under 12 on train departure date. Child must purchase a separate child ticket. Not valid between Brussels<>Lille.
Leisure Subject to availability. Children under 12 on train departure date.
Weekend Roundtrip mandatory with Saturday or Sunday night stay OR roundtrip the day of Saturday or Sunday.
Pass Holder of an Eurail / Interrail Global pass covering the whole route
No-Flex Advance purchase
Minigroup Advance purchase required. Subject to availability. Valid for 4 to 7 travellers traveling together. Must be issued immediately ("on hold" status is not possible) - No modification can be done.
  • For information on how to book on the Rail Europe booking Portal. User Manual is available here

IV. Booking Horizon

These trains can be booked up to 90 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 / train time.
  • Offer search expiration: up to 1 hour
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VI. Exchange / Refund

  • Cancellation fees might apply
  • Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased
  • Refunds can only be performed in the issuing country, up to 60 days after departure date as long as the seat has been released before the train departure
  • For any exchange or refund, seat must be released before train departure, it can be done directly in station
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VII. Check-in procedures

  • In France stations you will pass through gates where you need to scann your ticket prior accessing to the train. Be aware that the gates closed 2 minutes before train departure. It is recommended to come 30 minutes prior to train departure especially for groups.
  • Ticket control and passport checks will occur on board 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

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.