France - Switzerland Lyria TGV
  1. Routes and Travel times
  2. Onboard services
  3. Individual Fare Types
  4. Booking Horizon
  5. Ticketing Time Limits
  6. Exchange / Refunds
  7. Specific to this train
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I. Routes and Travel times________________________________________________

  • Lyria trains operate on Paris <> Geneva / Lausanne / Zurich / Basel routes.
  • Lyria operate Geneva - South of France routes, summer period only

Routes Travel Times* Frequency*
Paris <> Geneva 3h11 Up to 8 daily return services
Paris <> Basel 3h04 Up to 6 daily return services
Paris <> Lausanne via Jura 3h41 up to 3 daily return services
Paris <> Lausanne via Geneve 3h57 up to 3 daily return services
Geneva <> Marseille 3h25 1 daily return service in the summer period
Paris <> Zurich 4h04 Up to 6 daily return services*

(*on-going works on the line in 2023, consequently important disruptions on Jan. 7/8 / Jan. 21/22 / Jan. 28/29 / Mar. 18 / Mar. 11/12 / Apr. 1/2 / Apr. 15-20 / May 22-25 / Jun. 5-15)

Rolling stock

TGV Lyria operate the double deck train in the color of brand for all the routes 

  • 8 carriages
  • 509 seats : 38 seats in Business premier, 143 seats in 1st class and 328 seats in 2nd class
Rolling stock code Type of train
TGJ Euroduplex trains

II. Onboard services

1st class Business Premier

Available on Paris <> Geneva/Lausanne, Paris/Dijon <> Basel/Zurich routes only. Daily, except Saturday

  • 2+1 seats
  • A dedicated and quiet car featuring comfortable and spacious reclining seats with generous legroom
  • Electric power outlets
  • Wifi
  • A dedicated on-board staff
  • In seat hot meal service and welcome drink included in cost of ticket
    • Meal service includes a gourmet hot meal depending on time of day; breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or evening meal
  • First class travellers can enjoy access to the Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon. Not valid for Groups

1st class

All routes. Daily

  • 2+1 seats
  • Comfortable and spacious reclining seats with generous legroom
  • Electric power outlets
  • Wifi
  • Food available for purchase through at-seat trolley service or bar coach
  • First class travellers can enjoy access to the Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon. Not valid for Groups

2nd class

All routes. Daily

  • 2+2 seats
  • Comfortable seats
  • Electric power outlets
  • Wifi
  • 2 adjoining seats or a ’’Carré’’ space for travelling in groups of four
  • Food available for purchase through at-seat trolley service or bar coach

Other services

  • On board nursery: equipped with a dressing table and a bottle-warmer
  • Bar coach: offers a range of hot meals and cold snacks, sandwiches, toasted sandwiches and salads, hot and cold drinks.
  • Paris metro tickets can also be purchased in the bar car
  • Facilities for disabled travellers. Dedicated car in 1st class (accessible with a 2nd class ticket) with a built-in wheelchair lift and wheelchair space. It must be requested at time of reservation. There are also disabled facilities in the stations.
  • On board information messages in English, French and German
  • Completely Non-Smoking cars. Smoking is not allowed
  • Click here for the current seat map for Lyria Euroduplex trains
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III. Individual Fare Types

  • Prices are global prices (ticket includes a reservation)
  • Ticket can be issued as a print-at-home e-ticket (PAH)
  • Click here to see the individual fares
Fare name Conditions
Business 1ere Adult/Child No specific conditions. Children age 4-11 years old, inclusive.
Flexi Adult/Child No specific conditions. Children age 4-11 years old, inclusive
Leisure Adult/Child No specific conditions. Children age 4-11 years old, inclusive
Pass Holder of an Eurail / Interrail Global pass covering the whole route
No-Flex Adult/Child No specific conditions. Children age 4-11 years old, inclusive

For information on how to book on the RailEurope booking Portal. User Manual is available here

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IV. Booking Horizon

Trains can be booked up to 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 / train time.
  • Offer search expiration: up to 1 hour
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VI. Exchange / Refunds

  • 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 in Easy Rail Access or directly at the station (could be difficult due to a lack of railways tickets counters, opening hours, language barrier)
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VII. Specific to this train

  • There is no check-in to board Lyria trains, except the departure from Paris Gare de Lyon
  • Ticket inspectors will check your ticket during the journey. You should be able to produce currently valid proof of eligibility for the fare you have chosen at any time.

Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur

  • Business Premier TGV Lyria passengers can access the Salon SNCF Grand Voyageur upon presentation of a Business Premier or a first-class Paris-Switzerland TGV Lyria ticket valid for that day (group tickets are not accepted).
  • The lounge is located between Hall 1 and Hall 2 (Galerie des Fresques)
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 06:30am - 09:00pm, Saturdays and Sundays 07 am - 8 pm, Sundays 2:00pm-7:30pm. The lounge remains open on French bank holidays except on 1 May..
  • Services included:
    • Free hot drink and a water fountain
    • Free WiFi
    • Daily newspapers and magazines
    • Facilities to charge mobile devices
    • Desk and photocopier
    • French and international news via the France 24 TV channel
    • Information desk

Seasonal routes

  • The TGV Geneva - Marseille is available only in summer (C period), it will be up to Lausanne in 2025

Travel to Neuchatel v.v

  • A change of train with connection in Frasne is required
  • The ticket is valid on regional services between Frasne and Neuchatel v.v