TGV Lyria
TGV Lyria, high speed trains connecting France and Switzerland, serving Paris, Lausanne, Interlaken etc.
- Paris - Zurich: 04:03
- Book early, save up to 50%
- Book up to 120 days in advance
- E-ticket
- High Speed trains
Overview
TGV Lyria
TGV Lyria is operated by SNCF, the French national railway company and CFF, the Swiss national railway company. The high speed train links France and Switzerland. TGV Lyria enables you to reach Basel, Zurich, Bern, Lausanne and Geneva from Gare de Lyon in just a few hours. TGV Lyria will take you from France to major Swiss cities, ski resorts and lakes. The TGV Lyria will take you from Paris city center and major train stations to the snow white Swiss mountains in just a couple of hours. Breathtaking scenery is very much part of your journey. In the first class carriages, you will be able to relax by enjoying a peaceful break, reading a book, watching a movie on your iPad or just by laying back. While on board you can make a taxi reservation in Paris or buy subway tickets for Parisian metro, in the bar-buffet car.
« It was a very good journey. The train was comfortable, the attendants were friendly. Service on board was perfect including the breakfast, which was delicious. »Practical information
Keep your ticket, passport and any other travel documents handy. Ticket controllers will ask for those travel documents onboard of the TGV Lyria. Police and customs check will take place at national borders.
Paper ticket
Receive your ticket directly to your address. Just take them with you and you are ready to travel. Shipping fees apply.
Print @ home
Print your ticket anywhere and anytime before your travel. Skip shipping fees.
Print @ Station (from France)
Go to a self-service ticket machine and enter your reference to retrieve your ticket. Skip shipping fees.
- TGV Lyria tickets are open for booking 120 days ahead.
- Get the lowest prices by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell the fastest.
- Opt for off-peak trains when you have to travel short notice. They are more affordable than morning and evening trains along with those running on holiday eves, Friday and Sunday afternoon.
A class apart
Classes of service
| First class | Second class | |
|---|---|---|
| Reclining seats Cosy with more legroom, reclining seats are ideal to enjoy the trip. | ||
| Meal and drink* A delicious meal and drinks are served at seat on board. | ||
| Taxi reservation** Pre-book a taxi and don’t waste time when you get off at your destination. | ||
| Power sockets Ideal to plug your laptop, phone or any electronic device from your seat. | ||
| Bar buffet car Access to the bar buffet car where snacks and beverages can be bought. | ||
| Comfortable seats Spacious seats with a headrest and generous legroom. |
*except on Geneva <> Marseille/Nice ** except on Geneva<>Nice
Travel forum
From our travel community
Paris to basel switzerland When I'm searching trip from Paris Gare Lyon to Basel SBB, I understand that we can reach Basel SBB directly by the Train or TGV Lyria as shown. May I know is there any differences for this 2 (...) Jie Y. | 24 July 2017 answered | 0 Comments What is the best economic way to travel , rail pass or point to point ticket Hi I am traveling as 4 adults and 1 infant (less than 2 yr old) from Paris to Murren (Interlaken) and then Interlaken to Zurich as 3 nights stay in Murren. We know the dates when we would travel. Could you suggest what would be the best way to (...) Suvarna N. | 2 July 2017 answered | 2 Comments Which is the most suitable rail pass for my trip? This is my first time traveling in France at Strasbourg for a business trip. However, I have 4 days left after my work and I am interested in visiting Colmar, Paris, and Basel (Swiss). What kind of rail pass should I reserve before traveling? (...) Jiratchaya A. | 1 May 2017 answered | 2 Comments Which rail pass should i choose? We will be travelling from Vevey, Switzerland to: Paris - 2 days Milan - 1 day Florence - 2 days Rome
What pass should I choose? Pls. help. Thanks cristy r. | 24 February 2017 answered | 0 Comments Venice-luzern-paris 19/07/2017 Hi Travel from Venice to Luzern on 19th July 2017 morning & from Interlaken to Paris on 23rd july 2017 Morning. with Mywife & two child (age 11 & 4)Kindly suggest. Regard Nandakumar Nandakumar K. | 5 February 2017 answered | 2 Comments 0 5
Reviews & ratings TGV Lyria
- Value for moneyConvenienceVery good option | Sandra g. | 1 March 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceBetter than flying | Matthew v. | 28 February 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceVERY GOOD TRIP | Buddike Eranga b. | 22 February 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceWi-Fi | Feras a. | 16 February 2017
- Value for moneyPleasant trip | Johannes w. | 14 February 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceFirst Time to Use Rail Europe | Maricar c. | 14 February 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceawesome | Shih Yuin l. | 25 January 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceParis to Geneva delight | Pieter v. | 23 January 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceParis to Basel | David m. | 15 January 2017
- Value for moneyConvenienceFast and direct | Tressa h. | 8 January 2017
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FAQ's
Common Questions, Simple Answers
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Q. How many luggage can I carry on-board Lyria?
A. With Lyria, you’ll be allowed two bags or suitcases plus your hand luggage. Keep in mind that there is no charge for oversize luggage on Lyria trains.
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Q. How far in advance can I book a Lyria ticket?
A. You can make reservations to travel on TGV Lyria trains up to 4 months before your travel date. To take advantage of the best fares, always try to buy your ticket as early as possible. And when buying your TGV Lyria tickets, check what exchange and refund conditions apply. Your fare type will be clearly stated on your ticket.
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Q. Should Eurostar, Thalys and other High Speed Train tickets be purchased prior to your departure date?
A. Many trains such as the Eurostar offer discounted tickets for advance purchase. These fares have limited availability and sell out quickly. To receive the best price on the train you want to travel on you should purchase your tickets prior to your departure so you can avoid fully booked trains.
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Q. How shall I retrieve my Lyria tickets?
A. You can print your Lyria ticket directly from your printer at home or, alternatively, you can retrieve it from the self-service machines available at the train stations in France only before boarding your Lyria train.
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Q. How many classes of travel does Lyria offer?
A. Lyria trains offer two different classes of travel. In First class, a delicious cold at-seat meal is offered to you, no matter what time you travel. A large selection of Swiss, French, international magazines and newspapers are also available for your perusal. Onboard taxi booking service is also available from Monday to Friday. Comfortable seats will welcome you in Second class where you can also enjoy the convenience of a bar-buffet car.
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Q. What is the difference between 1st and 2nd class on the Lyria (Paris to Switzerland)?
A. First class on the Lyria offers large comfortable reclining seats and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
Second class on the Lyria offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.
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Q. Is there a catering service on Lyria trains?
A. Located in the middle of the train (carriage 4 or 14), TGV Lyria bar provides a service for tasty snacks and meals: sandwiches, hot/cold local dishes, salads, children’s menu, hot and cold drinks, treats are available to eat at the bar or take away. In First class, you can also enjoy the convenience of Lyriapremière service at seat.
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Q. When do I need to check-in before boarding a Lyria train?
A. When travelling to Switzerland, or departing from this country, your ticket does not need to be punched. Ticket inspectors will check your ticket during your Lyria journey. You should be able to produce currently valid proof of eligibility for the fare you have chosen at any time.
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Q. Do I need to book my Lyria ticket?
A. TGV Lyria is a high speed train and requires a compulsory reservation. Special pass holder fares are available if you carry a Eurail Pass covering France or Switzerland, Swiss Pass or France Rail Pass but subject to limited availability.
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Q. What are the main destinations Lyria trains connect to?
A. TGV Lyria offers direct, high speed services between Paris-Gare de Lyon, Dijon and cities such as Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Neuchatel, Bern and Zurich. During winter, TGV Lyria snow train connects you directly from Paris to the charming resorts of the canton of Vaud (including Château-d’Oex, Leysin, Les Diablerets and Villars) and Valais (Verbier, CransMontana, Leukerbad, Saas-Fee and Zermatt, among others).