With TGV Lyria

    Thanks to TGV Lyria, you can move between France and Switzerland quickly and easily, as if they were the same territory.
    Updated on 17 January 20257-minute read

    Escape between France and Switzerland with TGV Lyria!

    TGV Lyria links France and Switzerland, taking you to the biggest cities in both countries in just 3 to 4 hours: Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Zurich, Lausanne and Basel (to name but a few) are just waiting for you.

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    Discover France-Switzerland routes

    With 17 daily round trips between the two countries, you can now board the TGV Lyria of your choice, with one-way tickets starting from €291 in Standard class. Departing from Paris Gare de Lyon or Dijon, you'll be in the Swiss city of your choice in no time, and vice versa!

    The TGV Lyria network

    • 4 direct international routes between France and Switzerland;
    • A summer route between Sud France and Switzerland.
    Carte du réseau TGV Lyria
    • Paris - Geneva in 3 h 11 (8 daily round trips)
    • Paris - Lausanne in 3 h 04 (8 round-trips daily)
    • Paris - Basel in 3 h 41 (6 round trips daily)
    • Paris - Zurich in 4 h 04 (6 round-trips daily)
    • Marseille - Geneva in 3 h 43 (summer service from July 2 to August 28)

    Take advantage of your Carte Avantage and Carte Liberté discounts

    With your Carte Avantage (Jeune, Adulte or Senior), travel to Switzerland at reduced fares:

    • -30% for you and an additional adult with your Carte Avantage Adulte (excluding Prem's fares).
    • -60% discount for children aged 4 to 11 accompanying you (up to 3 children).

    Your Carte liberté also entitles you to reduced fares within Switzerland:

    • -40% in Business 1re compared with the full Business 1re fare.
    • -45% in Standard 1re compared with the full Business 1re fare on Saturdays.

    TGV Lyria services

    • The Business Première

      Enjoy a tailor-made, top-of-the-range trip. In Business 1re, a special flight attendant will welcome you with a welcome drink and an oshibori towel. They'll also suggest menus designed by Michelin-starred French chef Michel Roth.

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    • WiFi on board

      TGV Lyria offers free WiFi on all its trains and in all classes of travel. So you can make the most of your journey by staying connected.

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    TGV Lyria services

    • Franco-Swiss staff

      TGV Lyria offers double assistance on board its trains. A French conductor and a Swiss conductor will help you check your tickets and answer any questions you may have.

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    • Restaurant and bar

      TGV Lyria has teamed up with Michelin-starred chef Michel Roth to create a menu of original, gourmet recipes just for you. They're available at the bar, as well as on sale in Standard and Standard 1re. All to delight your taste buds.

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    How do you travel with your luggage on board?

    Find out more about the specific rules concerning onboard baggage to and from your destination.

    1 One-way ticket, non-exchangeable and non-refundable.

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