Travel by night

    Are you planning to travel at night with INTERCITÉS? From the preparation of your trip to your night on board, we answer all the questions you might have.
    Updated on 20 February 20253-minute read

    Buying your ticket

    Buying an INTERCITÉS night ticket is just as easy as buying an INTERCITÉS day ticket. The same reservation methods are used: online purchase, self-service kiosk, at the station or in the store.

    What's more, whichever way you choose to book your INTERCITÉS night ticket, you can benefit from the Prem's fare, which allows you to get away from it all at a low price. Take advantage of a 2ndclass sleeper from €29.

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    Your booking options

    Are you a woman traveling alone?

    The Dame Seule compartment is at your disposal1. Reserved for women only, your seat reservation is free of charge, ensuring you a worry-free journey.

    To take advantage of this service, simply tick the "Espace Dame Seule" box if you book online, or request it when you make your purchase at a station or SNCF boutique.

    Travel light

    With INTERCITÉS de nuit, travel light with Mes bagages. We take care of your baggage from your place of departure to the address of your choice2.

    Find out more about Mes bagages

    Group travel

    Travelling with friends or family?

    With INTERCITÉS de nuit, take your 1stclass (4 berths) or 2ndclass (6 berths) compartment private. Simply mention the "Espace Privatif" service.It's available from €150 in 2nd or €180 in1st class. Prices vary according to how busy the train is.

    Private areas are available in limited numbers.

    Reserve your compartment

    Your comfort on board

    Your INTERCITÉS night train is committed to offering you the highest level of comfort.

    Have you booked a couchette? Next to your bed, you'll find a bottle of water and a comfort pouch containing refreshing wipes, ear plugs and tissues.

    For your peace of mind and security, all compartments are fitted with locks. In addition, there are few or no intermediate stops between midnight and 5:30 am.

    Our on-board staff are on hand to take care of you throughout your overnight journey. At your request, the conductor can personally wake you up at a time of your choosing.

    You can also book your meal and breakfast on board INTERCITÉS night trains. Your order will be served at your seat.

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    Your shower service for night trains

    Are you travelling in 1stclass on our INTERCITÉS night trains?

    Access our Shower Service at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations. In the morning, what could be nicer than a good shower?

    To get your day off to a good start, 6 shower areas of 7m2 are available at Paris-Austerlitz station, and 4 at Toulouse-Matabiau station.

    To access them, simply present your 1stclass sleeper ticket at reception. This free service is included in the price of your INTERCITÉS ticket for all our night trains.

    Which night train lines are affected?

    At Paris-Austerlitz station, all of our night lines benefit from the Shower Service, i.e. :

    • Latour-de-Carol - Paris
    • Rodez - Paris
    • Aurillac - Paris
    • Cerbère - Paris
    • Briançon - Paris
    • Nice - Paris
    • Tarbes - Paris
    • Toulouse - Paris

    At Toulouse-Matabiau station, the Paris - Toulouse line benefits from the Shower Service.

    When you get off your train at Paris-Austerlitz

    Where to find us

    Our shower service is located next to the Paris-Austerlitz luggage lockers, a few meters from the bumper of tracks 4 and 5.

    What is it?

    A shared waiting area with sofas, armchairs, chairs, high tables and electrical sockets.

    When is it available?

    Before July1 and after August 31:

    • 6.15 a.m. to 9.50 a.m. (Monday to Thursday) ;
    • 6.15 a.m. to 10.35 a.m. (Friday);
    • 6.20 a.m. to 9.30 a.m. (weekends).

    From July1to August 31: daily from 6.40 a.m. to 9.25 a.m.

    In our 6 individual shower areas with high comfort and PRM access, you benefit from more than 7m2, with :

    • a shower equipped with a body/hair shower gel dispenser;
    • a washbasin ;
    • toilet/WC;
    • hair dryer and towel;
    • a bench ;
    • towel rail and coat hooks.

    When you get off your train at Toulouse-Matabiau

    Where to find us

    Our Shower Service is located in the INTERCITÉS night lounge, hall 1 (arrival), near the service area, a few meters from the cab rank.

    What is it?

    It consists of a shared waiting area with comfortable armchairs and electrical sockets. A host or hostess will welcome you and provide a hairdryer and towel.

    When can you visit?

    • Saturday to Monday, 7.15am to 9.15am;
    • Tuesday to Friday from 6.45am to 8.45am.

    In our 4 individual shower areas with high comfort and PRM access, you benefit from more than 7m2, with :

    • a shower equipped with a body/hair shower gel dispenser;
    • hair dryer and towel;
    • a bench ;
    • towel rail and coat hooks".
    • toilet/WC.

    1 Service available subject to availability.

    2 Only luggage to and from mainland France, apart from the islands of Ré, Noirmoutier and Oléron, which are accessible by road, can be transported using this service.

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