TGV Lyria - TGV Lyria Train Tickets - TGV Lyria
French <=> Swiss High Speed Trains
TGV Lyria
TGV Lyria runs at speeds of up to 200mph from Paris to cities across Switzerland including Geneva, Zurich, Interlaken and Lausanne.
BY TRAIN, SWITZERLAND IS NEVER TOO FAR AWAY!
| TGV Lyria trains operate daily, linking Switzerland’s main cities with Paris |
| Paris Gare de Lyon <=> Geneva |
in 3h05* - 9 return trips per day. |
| Paris Gare de Lyon <=> Lausanne/Bern |
up to 4 return trips per day from/to Lausanne and 1 return trip from/to Bern |
| Paris Gare de Lyon <=> Bâle <=> Zurich |
up to 6 return trips per day. |
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| Journey |
Average journey time |
Frequency/Day |
| Paris <=> Geneva |
3 hrs, 05 mins |
Up to 9/Day |
| Paris <=> Basel |
3 hrs, 03 mins |
Up to 6/Day |
| Paris <=> Lausanne |
3 hrs, 38 mins |
Up to 4/Day |
| Paris <=> Zurich |
4 hrs, 03 mins |
Up to 6/Day |
| Paris <=> Bern |
4 hrs, 38 mins |
Up to 1/Day |
Journey times are approximate and may vary. Please check all train times when you book. Prices are per person based on the cheapest available return adult standard class fare.
- The TGV Lyria ’Summer’ and ‘Winter’ services connect Paris with the Swiss cantons of Vaud, Valais and Grisons: From December until the end of March, the TGV Lyria ‘Winter’ service connects Paris with Montreux, Aigle, Martigny, Sion, Sierre, Loèche, Viège and Brigue (There are 3 return trips per day). Connecting train and bus services are available to transport passengers to the ski resorts.
- From July until the end of August, the TGV Lyria ‘Summer’service operates between Paris and the picturesque canton of Vaud (Château-d’Oex, Leysin, les Diablerets, Villars ...) and the Valais region (Verbier, Crans Montana, Loèche-les-Bains, Saas Fee, Zermatt ...). There are 3 return trips per day.
ON-BOARD CATERING
The buffet car: what better way to pass the time spent on board than relaxing in the bar with a drink or a snack. The « Tout & Bien » menu offered by the Wagons-Lits company includes a selection of sandwiches, hot/cold regional dishes, salads, a kids’ menu, hot and cold drinks and snack bars…. Food and beverages are available throughout the journey for your customers to enjoy in the buffet car or back at their seat.
- The selection of products on offer in the bar on the Geneva > Paris route changes frequently.
- Tickets for the RATP Metro can be purchased from the bar-buffet when travelling in the direction Switzerland > France.
LYRIAPREMIÈRE
Lyriapremière is available for 1st class passengers travelling between Paris and Switzerland. With Lyriapremière customers can benefit from a variety of additional services which are included in the cost of their ticket.Lyria
- Since December 2011 all 1st class passengers completing an international journey aboard Lyria are served a meal at their seat. A seasonal menu provided by the company Elvetino SA allows passengers to enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack or dinner, depending on their time of travel.
- Throughout the week, 1st class passengers can choose from a selection of complimentary, daily newspapers (in French, German or English)
- Passengers travelling in 1st class can ask the train conductor to reserve a taxi for them, once their arrival time in Paris is known. This service is available throughout the week* and is offered free of charge for those undertaking an international journey on board a Lyria train. (Journey details are to be confirmed directly with the taxi driver) When travelling in the direction France > Switzerland, customers can call the following number: +41 800 44 22 66.
*Not valid on TGV trains 9274 and 6588, operating on Sundays
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE ON TGV LYRIA
- Power sockets in 1st class (on the route between Paris and Geneva; only available on TGV Duplex trains).
- WiFi service available via boxtgv on the route Paris < > Bâle < > Zurich (this service will incur the following fee : from 4,99€ per hour or 9,99€ per journey; WiFi is accessible in both 1st and 2nd class).
- 1st class ticket holders have access to the CFF lounge in Zurich (internet access and snacks available).
- TGV Lyria is a member of the ‘Grand Voyageur‘ programme.
TGV LYRIA E-TICKETING SERVICE
- The same e-ticketing options that are available on domestic TGV routes are available on TGV Lyria services
- Since July 2011 all TGV Lyria fare types are eligible for e-ticketing (except Baby Pass; Pass 1, Pass partiel 2 et Pass partiel 3)
- Only available on Paris < > Switzerland routes
ON-BOARD ASSISTANCE
- Dedicated TGV Lyria team
- French and Swiss train managers on hand throughout the whole journey
Train Name: TGV Lyria
Description: High speed train linking France and Switzerland
Train Code: TGL / TGJ
Reservation: Compulsory.
Booking Horizon: 3 months
