Comfortably and rapidly travel to France by train, the land of high-speed lines, connecting Brussels to Marseille in 4 hours and 48 minutes. Enjoy comfortable TGV trains. Eurostar from Amsterdam to Paris and Lille in 3 hours and 19 minutes. The earlier you book, the more cost-effective it is. (Book early!)

How to Book Cheap Train Tickets to France?

1. Book as early as possible.

- Eurostar can be booked 6 months before departure.

- TGV can be booked 3-4 months before departure, except during the summer period, usually available from February.

2. Ensure you book Prem tickets, the most economical fare.

3. Travel outside peak hours.

4. Avoid the weekend when many Parisians take the TGV to the south.

International Train Tickets

Reservation is mandatory for Eurostar trains to/from Belgium, Netherlands, and Germany; Eurostar trains to/from London; and all international TGV trains to/from Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. Rates start from €35 for Thalys from Amsterdam to Paris, €40 for Eurostar from London to Paris, and €49 for TGV from Barcelona to Paris. To secure the most affordable train tickets, book well in advance. Tickets for TGV and Thalys can be booked 4 months before departure, and for Eurostar, 10 months before departure.

Domestic Train Tickets

For all TGV and long-distance trains, a mandatory reservation is required. The ticket is only valid on the date and time for which you booked the train ticket. Rates start from €15 for short-distance trains, such as Paris to Lille. Longer journeys start from €25 one way. It is recommended to book early to obtain the cheapest rates, especially during weekends and holiday periods. Train tickets can often be booked approximately 3 months before the departure date, and in the summer period, often 3 to 6 months before the departure date.

Rates for regional TER trains are based on kilometer tariffs. No mandatory reservation is needed for TER trains. Tickets for regional trains are valid on all trains within the validity of the ticket.

Rates to France

Route	Starting Price	Booking Period
Amsterdam - Paris	€35	See "When are tickets bookable"
Paris - Marseille	€25	See "When are tickets bookable"
Amsterdam - Marseille	€60

Rates Within France

Traject	Starting Price
Paris - Lyon	€25
Lyon - Marseille	€15
Marseille - Nice	€20
Paris - Bordeaux	€25
Bordeaux - Toulouse	€10
Nice - Monaco	€5
Lyon - Grenoble	€10
Paris - Nantes	€20
Toulouse - Montpellier	€15
Paris - Strasbourg	€30

Duration for Popular Train Travel to & Within France

Traject	Duration
Amsterdam - Paris	3h16
Amsterdam - Marseille	Circa 8 hours
Amsterdam - Lyon	Circa 7 hours
Paris - Lyon	Circa 2 hours
Lyon - Marseille	Circa 2 hours
Marseille - Nice	Circa 2.5 hours
Paris - Bordeaux	Circa 3 hours
Bordeaux - Toulouse	Circa 2 hours
Nice - Monaco	Circa 30 minutes
Lyon - Grenoble	Circa 1.5 hours
Paris - Nantes	Circa 2.5 hours
Toulouse - Montpellier	Circa 2 hours
Paris - Strasbourg	Circa 2 hours