TGV Lyria: Discover Switzerland
Learn more about TGV Lyria high-speed trains and how you can buy cheap train tickets. Discover where TGV Lyria can take you, onboard facilities including WiFi access and power sockets. Wherever you're starting your adventure, start it with Trainline.
About TGV Lyria
TGV Lyria trains are high-speed trains that can travel up to 320 km/h and connect Switzerland daily to France, including the cities of Paris, Dijon, Marseille, Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich. They come from a Franco-Swiss collaboration between SNCF and SBB.
In addition to regular service, TGV Lyria also has a seasonal service. TGV Lyria des Neiges will take you to the Swiss and French ski resorts from December to March.
More information about train ticket prices and train schedules is available directly on Trainline. Keep reading to find out more about the services and key features of TGV Lyria.
TGV Lyria fares
Flex: As the name suggests, it's the most flexible TGV Lyria fare. It is exchangeable and refundable 100% until the departure of the train, and 50% after the departure of the train until 2 months after the date of validity.
Semi-Flex: The semi-flex tickets are exchangeable and refundable, for €20 per ticket and until the departure time of the train.
Non-Flex: This rate is neither exchangeable nor refundable.
TGV Lyria classes
Business 1st: Business 1st is available all week except Saturdays, on lines Paris to Geneva, Paris to Basel, Paris to Zurich, Dijon to Basel and Dijon to Zurich. The on-board staff will offer you a welcome drink as well as access to magazines and international press. You will also be able to book a taxi for any arrival in Paris. And, of course, you can enjoy the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Standard 1st: More space for the legs and with the comfort of a 1st class seat. You will also have access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon station.
Standard: This is the 2nd class, with comfortable seats and access to the restaurant car.
Paris to Geneva with TGV Lyria
Embark on the train to Geneva from Paris Gare de Lyon. There are 7 daily trains connecting the two cities in just 3 hours.
Paris to Lausanne with TGV Lyria
Discover the shores of Léman Lake with the TGV Lyria to Lausanne, in just 3 hours 40 minutes. Five trains leave daily for the Swiss city from Gare de Lyon to Paris.
Paris to Dijon with TGV Lyria
A little more than an hour and a half separates you from Dijon. If you have always wanted to taste the famous Dijon mustard, 7 TGV Lyria trains will take you there from Paris Gare de Lyon.
Geneva to Marseille with TGV Lyria
A daily train currently connects the city of Geneva to Marseille. Want sun? It's the perfect train for you.
Onboard services
Family area
Families with children can reserve a space of 4 places, isolated from the rest of the car. You will find a nursery with changing facilities and a bottle warmer near the family area.
Board your bike
You can travel for free with your bike provided that it is disassembled and stored in a bag no bigger than 120 cm x 90 cm.
Travelling with animals
Animals under 6 kg can travel for free provided they are transported in a container of no bigger than 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm. Animals over 6 kg must have a ticket at the special Pets rate.