TGV/ICE France-Germany Train tickets
At a glance
- High speed train
- France
- Germany
Overview
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Operated by the French national rail operator SNCF in partnership with Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, high-speed TGV/ICE trains connect French and German cities. From historic cities in France to beautiful sweet spots such as Bavaria , the Black Forest or the Rhine Valley, TGV/ICE France-Germany trains offer travellers the best of both country’s cultures at top speeds of 200km/h.
TGV/ICE France-Germany trains link Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon and Marseille in France with Augsburg, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt , Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Munich , Saarbrücken, Stuttgart and Ulm in Germany.
Practical information
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Before you board
In France stations you will pass through gates where you need to scann your ticket prior accessing to the train. Be aware that the gates closed 2 minutes before train departure. It is recommended to come 30 minutes prior to train departure especially for groups. Ticket control and passport checks take place once onboard.
Onboard
Air conditioning comes as standard on TGV/ICE France-Germany trains. There is good luggage space onboard, but do remember to label your luggage.All TGV/ICE France-Germany trains offer free wifi and power sockets in both Standard Class and First Class.
There are toilets, sometimes with baby-changing facilities, at the end of most carriages.
A bar-bistro carriage is part of every TGV/ICE France-Germany service. It offers hot and cold snacks, sandwiches, breakfast, hot and cold drinks, beer and wine.
Booking and printing options
TGV/ICE France-Germany tickets are open for bookings 180 days in advance.A reservation is needed to travel onboard all TGV/ICE France-Germany trains.
TGV/ICE France-Germany train tickets have no hidden fees and they include the price of your seat reservation.
Get the lowest prices on TGV/ICE France-Germany trains by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell out quickly.
Opt for off-peak TGV/ICE France-Germany trains when you have to travel at short notice. Off-peak TGV/ICE France-Germany trains are more affordable than ones running mornings and evenings along with those running around the holidays, Fridays and Sunday afternoons. und the holidays, Fridays and Sunday afternoons.
Classes of service
TGV/ICE France-Germany trains offer seated accommodation in two classes: Standard Class and First Class
TGV/ICE France-Germany First Class
Seating in TGV France-Germany First Class is more spacious than in Standard Class. Some seats are arranged in groups of two or four across a table, others are airline style. First Class travellers have access to the business lounge in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich, Mannheim, Strasbourg, Lyon and Marseille. First Class travellers can also have access to the Grand Voyageur lounges in Paris Gare de Lyon.TGV/ICE France-Germany Standard Class
Seating in TGV/ICE France-Germany Standard Class is arranged in pairs of airline-style seats across a central aisle in open-plan carriages. There are groups of four seats around a table, while others are grouped in pairs.Featured journeys
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