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TGV Lyria

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TGV Lyria at a glance

TGV Lyria is operated by the French national railway-SNCF and the Swiss national railway-CFF. 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 less than 4 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.

Bookings can be done up 3 months prior to your travel date. Earliest booking will beneficiate from the best fares for the TGV Lyria.

TGV Lyria Network

The TGV Lyria links cities such as Paris or Dijon in France and/to cities such as Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchatel, Bern and Zurich in Switzerland.

Less than 4h by TGV Lyria train, the cities below can be reached from the international hub of Paris:

Popular journeys
Journey Travel duration
Paris – Geneva 3h05
Paris – Lausanne 3h39
Paris – Basel 3h03
Paris – Zurich 4h03

Our Tip

With TGV Lyria’s first class you will experience the première service on board the Lyria. You will be able to relax by enjoy a peaceful break, reading a book, watching a movie on your iPad or just by laying back. Complimentary meal and drinks will be served at your seat. While on board you can make a taxi reservation in Paris.

Before you board

The Stations
 The Gare de Lyon in Paris (train station) has car parking facilities and an excellent connection with public transport system and taxis.

 You can use luggage lockers in the stations to avoid carrying your suitcases around with you, if you arrive with time to spare before you board TGV Lyria.

 The Swiss train stations have an excellent connection to a vast network of public transport system.

 Passengers travelling from Zurich onboard the 1st class of the TGV Lyria, can use the CFF lounge where drinks, internet access, newspapers and magazines are available.

Check-in & Boarding

You do not have to check in before boarding. However make sure than you board your train at least 2 minutes before departure time. Access to trains cannot be guaranteed beyond 2 minutes before departure.

Onboard

TGV Lyria offers a dual-class service
1st Class2nd Class
Larger seats with more legroom √
Complimentary meal and drinks √
Taxi reservation √
Power sockets at seat √
Access to the bar-buffet √ √
Comfortable seating √

 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.
 Food and drinks are available in the Buffet cars situated in the middle of the TGV Lyria train. A complimentary meal is served at seat if you travel in 1st class.
 Families can be seated in the Family Area which are available in 2nd class onboard the TGV Lyria. The Family Area (French: Espace Famille) configuration offers 4 seats facing each other. Other services include folding chairs, changing tables and bottle warmers.
 Special accommodations are available for people using a wheelchair. Carriages 1 and 11 are specially designed for easy access. They have special toilet facilities.
 Subway tickets for Parisian metro are available for sale onboard, in the buffet car.
 Payments can be made in Euros and Swiss Francs.
 TGV Lyria are non-smoking trains.

Highlights on

First and Second class onboard the TGV Lyria

 First Class includes large reclining seats, a welcome drink, power sockets and a gourmet meal served at your seat.*
 Taxi booking service is available onboard. No need to wait until your arrival to make a taxi booking.
 Second Class includes generous legroom, bar buffer car with a wide selection of meals and beverages.

The TGV Lyria Première service, a class above
 The Lyria Premiere Service includes a quality meal, a delicious cold gourmet and other services. You will be served at your seat allowing you to travel in comfort. Depending on the time of the day, you will be offered either a breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or an evening meal. The menu differs. In summer you can expect salads whereas in winter you can expect more festive meals. The quality does not change.

Metro tickets onboard
 Buy tickets for the Paris metro onboard. They are available for sale at the bar buffet car.

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  • 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).


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • A. You can make reservations to travel on TGV Lyria trains up to 3 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.


  • 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.


  • 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.



  • 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.


  • 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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