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06:16
Last train
20:22
Travel duration
3h 33m
Daily departures
13
Departure station
Paris
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direct
Arrival station
Amsterdam
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from $41
Fastest trip
3h 21m
Longest trip
4h 36m
Top Routes in France
Main French rail corridors
Paris-Lyon is the classic TGV corridor, with journeys from Gare de Lyon to Lyon Part-Dieu in about 1 hour 56 minutes. Paris-Marseille reaches Marseille Saint-Charles in just over 3 hours on the fastest trains. Paris-Bordeaux from Montparnasse to Saint-Jean takes about 2 hours 4 minutes, while Paris-Lille from Gare du Nord can take about 1 hour. Paris-Strasbourg runs from Gare de l'Est in around 1 hour 45 minutes. Other major routes include Paris-Rennes, Paris-Nantes, Lyon-Marseille, Bordeaux-Toulouse, and Paris-Nice.
Travel from Paris to Amsterdam by high-speed train and stroll through the Jordaan district, visit the Anne Frank House, or admire the Rijksmuseum and canals
Frequency
13 times per day
Paris
France
3h 33m
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Travel from Paris to London by high-speed Eurostar and visit the British Museum, Covent Garden, or stroll along the River Thames near Westminster
Frequency
17 times per day
Paris
France
2h 22m
London
United Kingdom
Travel from Paris to Brussels by high-speed train and visit the Grand Place, Atomium, and the historic Marolles district in the Belgian capital
Frequency
31 times per day
Paris
France
1h 24m
Brussels
Belgium
Travel from Paris to Lyon by TGV and visit Vieux Lyon, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere, and the Presqu'ile district for gastronomy and architecture
Frequency
47 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
2h 2m
Lyon
France
Travel from Paris to Antwerpen by high-speed train and visit the Cathedral of Our Lady, the Grote Markt, and the Antwerp Diamond District
Frequency
15 times per day
Paris
France
2h 6m
Antwerpen
Belgium
Travel from Paris to Rotterdam by high-speed train and visit the Maritime Museum, Markthal and the Cube Houses in Rotterdam
Frequency
15 times per day
Paris
France
2h 41m
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Travel from Paris to Nice by TGV and enjoy the Promenade des Anglais, the Vieille Ville, and coastal views on arrival in the French Riviera
Frequency
7 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
7h 31m
Nice
France
Travel from Paris to Milano by high-speed train and explore the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala after departing from Gare de Lyon.
Frequency
2 times per day
Paris
France
6h 44m
Milano
Italy
Travel from Paris to Marseille by TGV and visit the Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and the historic Le Panier district on arrival
Frequency
21 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
4h 44m
Marseille
France
Travel from Paris to Rennes by TGV and explore Rennes' historic Parlement de Bretagne and the timber-framed streets of the old town
Frequency
25 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
1h 49m
Rennes
France
Travel from Paris to Avignon by TGV and visit the Palais des Papes or stroll the Pont d'Avignon and the historic city center
Frequency
20 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
3h 6m
Avignon
France
Travel from Paris to Geneva by TGV Lyria and explore the Jet d'Eau on Lake Geneva or visit the United Nations Office and the historic Old Town.
Frequency
8 times per day
Paris
France
3h 11m
Genève
Switzerland
Travel from Paris to Lille by TGV and visit the historic Grand Place, Palais des Beaux-Arts, and the old town's Flemish architecture
Frequency
39 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
1h 3m
Lille
France
Travel from Paris to Köln by high-speed TGV or ICE and visit the Cologne Cathedral, walk the Rhine promenade and explore the Old Town
Frequency
8 times per day
Paris
France
3h 51m
Köln
Germany
Travel from Paris to Bordeaux by TGV and visit Place de la Bourse, La Cité du Vin and the historic Saint-Emilion vineyards
Frequency
28 times per day
Popular Trains
Paris
France
2h 31m
Bordeaux
France
Your Complete Guide to Train Travel in France
France runs one of Europe's largest high-speed rail networks, led by SNCF Voyageurs and its TGV INOUI and OUIGO services. Paris Gare de Lyon to Lyon Part-Dieu takes about 1 hour 56 minutes, while Paris Montparnasse to Bordeaux Saint-Jean can take about 2 hours 4 minutes. TGV INOUI also links Paris with Marseille Saint-Charles, Lille Flandres, Strasbourg, Rennes, Nantes, Montpellier, and Nice. Trenitalia France operates high-speed trains between Paris Gare de Lyon and Lyon Part-Dieu, with onward service toward Chambéry and Modane on selected trains.
Outside the high-speed corridors, SNCF runs Intercités trains on longer conventional routes such as Paris Austerlitz to Limoges and Toulouse. TER regional trains serve daily travel within regions including Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Grand Est, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. France also has active cross-border passenger rail, including Eurostar from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras and Brussels-Midi, plus TGV Lyria from Paris Gare de Lyon to Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, and Zurich. Night trains still operate on selected SNCF Intercités de Nuit routes from Paris Austerlitz to destinations such as Briançon, Rodez, and Latour-de-Carol.
How to Buy Train Tickets in France
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France Railway Network Map
France's main rail map radiates from Paris, with TGV lines from Gare de Lyon to Lyon and Marseille, Montparnasse to Bordeaux and Rennes, Gare de l'Est to Strasbourg, and Gare du Nord to Lille. Regional TER networks fill the gaps between cities such as Toulouse, Nice, Dijon, Grenoble, and Clermont-Ferrand. Intercités trains cover conventional long-distance routes not served by TGV.
How to buy train tickets in France
On Rail Monsters, search for a French route by station, city, and date, then compare available TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Intercités, and TER departures. Choose the fare and class options shown for that train, enter passenger details, and complete payment online. Advance booking is useful on Paris-Lyon, Paris-Bordeaux, Paris-Marseille, and holiday routes to Nice or the Alps. Ticket delivery depends on the service: many long-distance French trains support barcodes or PDFs, while some TER tickets may have local rules for printing or validation.
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Practical Information for France trains travelers
Practical Luggage Guidelines for SNCF Train Travel
Navigating luggage policies for SNCF trains is essential for smooth travel across France. Here’s a concise guide to help you pack smart and adhere to regulations while enjoying the scenic train journey:
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Main Train Types in France
TGV INOUI is SNCF's main high-speed service, operating at up to 320 km/h on routes from Paris to Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lille, Strasbourg, Rennes, and Nantes. OUIGO is SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, with reserved seats and stricter luggage rules. Intercités trains serve longer conventional routes such as Paris-Limoges-Toulouse and Nantes-Bordeaux. Intercités de Nuit covers selected overnight routes from Paris Austerlitz. TER trains operate regional services within French regions, including short trips such as Lyon-Grenoble, Marseille-Avignon, and Strasbourg-Colmar. Eurostar and TGV Lyria provide international rail links from Paris.
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