SNCF strike information
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2025
A strike may affect TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TGV Europe and INTERCITÉS trains between Monday 5th May and Sunday 11th May 2025.
If your train is cancelled, 2 days before your journey, you'll receive an email or text message from the train company. If you haven't received any information about your journey, you can check whether the timetable for your train has changed.
I'm travelling today — how do I check if my train is running?
Travelling today? Find out how to check if your train is impacted by SNCF strikes below.
Live train information
SNCF shows real-time train information, so you can find out everything you need to know about your SNCF train trip.
What are the exchange and refund conditions?
You'll find information below about the exchange and refund conditions of SNCF train tickets during strike days. These depend on the type of strike and the announcements made by SNCF.
Exchange and refund conditions
The exchange and refund conditions are different depending on the region and will apply as follows:
TGV INOUI and INTERCITES trains
TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS services may be disrupted on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May.
In the case of a strike:
Tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge via Trainline, if you request an exchange or refund before your original train is scheduled to depart.
Eurostar trains
Eurostar trains are currently running normally.
In the case of a strike:
Tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge via Trainline, if you request an exchange or refund before your original train is scheduled to depart.
TER trains
TER services will be disrupted in many regions from Monday 5 May 2025.
In the case of a strike:
You'll find details of cancelled trains, as well as the conditions for refunding or exchanging your ticket, on each TER region's website. Please note that if your train is cancelled, refunds must be requested the day before your train is scheduled to depart.
Information about which trains are expected to run will be available the day before departure from 17:00 on the TER region's website.
OUIGO trains
OUIGO services may be disrupted on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May.
In the case of a strike:
For all refund or exchange requests, head to OUIGO's website and use the "My Bookings" portal.
For more information and to check if your train is running, please check directly on the OUIGO site.
Trenitalia trains
Frecciarossa trains are currently running as scheduled.
In the case of a strike:
For all requests for exchanges or refunds, you should contact Trenitalia directly.
TGV Europe Trains
DB-SNCF, TGV Lyria, TGV France - Italy, TGV France - Spain, TGV France - Brussels, TGV France - Luxembourg and TGV Paris - Fribourg
TGV EUROPE services may be disrupted on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May.
In the case of a strikes:
Tickets are exchangeable and refundable free of charge via Trainline. You must request an exchange or refund before the original departure of your train.
You can find details of cancelled trains between France and Switzerland on the TGV Lyria website.
France train strike survival guide
Here's everything you need to know if you plan on travelling while the strikes are taking place.
When are the SNCF strikes?
A strike is expected to affect train services in France between Monday 5th May and Sunday 11th May 2025.
Will my train journey be affected?
TGV INOUI, OUIGO and TER trains may be impacted, as well as TGV Europe trains and INTERCITÉS services. You can use our Live Train Times checker above to view real-time information.
What you'll see when you search for trains
When a train has been cancelled because of the strikes, we will display results as 'cancelled'. Not every service is affected so some trains will still be running - which you're free to book.
Sometimes we will also display cancelled trains as 'train fully booked'. It's the best we can do in some instances!
We'll continually update this page with the latest information on the strikes, so be sure to check back regularly.
Take the bus instead of the train
If you absolutely need to travel, we offer bus tickets as well. Take a look at our long-distance bus routes – a coach could save the day!
By taking the bus, you can easily reach France’s main cities, as well as some remote places not served by air and rail networks. Today, most bus companies offer similar comforts to SNCF trains, like WiFi, power outlets and reclining seats.
Where do I find more information about buses in France?
Luckily, we’ve got a helpful page explaining where you can go in France by bus. You can book your bus tickets directly on the page.
What about buses in Europe?
Learn more about bus travel in mainland Europe using our handy guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are SNCF strikes happening?
A strike is expected to affect train services in France between Monday 5th May and Sunday 11th May 2025.