DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation fares
Worth knowing
Advice for seasoned travellers!
With TGV INOUI & ICE to Germany, you can book your journey up to 6 months in advance... Get a head, book your journey in advance!
Discover the fares with TGV INOUI & ICE to Germany. Whether you prefer a flexible ticket, with Première or Seconde status, or you’re more of a business traveller... We have a fare to suit you!
Our fares
Prem’s fare
Discover budget fares
Get access to unbeatable prices with Prem’s fare Travel from Paris to Saarbrücken from only €29(1), or to Frankfurt, Stuttgart or Munich from €39(1).
Seconde, Première
Flexibility or comfort?
With these prices, make the most of your trip and enjoy the most interesting fare. Ticket both exchangeable and refundable.
Travel to Germany with the advantages of TGV INOUI & ICE
DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Cards and season tickets
Carte Avantage Jeune TGV INOUI
12 - 27 years old
49 € (1) available 1 year
Carte Avantage Adulte TGV INOUI
27 - 59 years old
49 € (2) available 1 year
Carte Avantage Senior TGV INOUI
60+ years old
49 € (3) available 1 year
Carte Liberté
€299 with the Pro Contrat
349 € (4) available 1 year
Getting ready for departure
You will also like
Travel with TGV INOUI & ICE to Germany
Travel with TGV INOUI & ICE to Germany
(1) Price from and per person, for a one way second class ticket to be used on the TGV INOUI and ICE trains (in partnership with DB - SNCF). Available only on certain days and on certain trains, for travel to selected destinations in Germany, departing from France. Tickets are available to buy 6 months in advance. Tickets can be exchanged or refunded, subject to conditions. Online payment mandatory. Various retrieval options available depending on the journey and the time between the dates of reservation and departure (e-ticket, posted to your home free of charge, collect at French stations or at a Boutique Rail Europe (€10 supplement payable per booking)).
Sale and information available in self-service kiosks, in SNCF shops and stations, or by telephone on 3635 (free service + standard network charge), from authorised SNCF travel agencies and on www.sncf-connect.com. Payment mandatory when booking via the internet or on the phone.
TGV INOUI is a registered trademark of SNCF Mobilités. All rights reserved. SNCF Mobilités 9 rue Jean-Philippe Rameau – CS 20012 – 93200 Saint-Denis Cedex. R.C.S Bobigny 552 049 447
(2) Offer only applies to Advantage Card holders. Discount not including extra services. Discount not applicable on Prem’s fares, on certain SECONDE and PREMIERE fares, or on certain routes served by TGV INOUI and ICE (in partnership with DB-SNCF).
(1) Carte Avantage Jeune TGV INOUI
(1) price of the carte Avantage Jeune: €49
Card reserved for anyone aged 12 or over who has not yet reached the age of 28 on the card validity start date. You can use the card until the day before your 28th birthday. Price of the carte Avantage Jeune 12–27: €49 Price in force as of 01/07/2024, excluding promotions. Validity period: one year from the validity start date selected by the customer at the time of purchase. This date must fall within a maximum period of 5 months from the card purchase date, inclusive. If the purchase is made after the 27th birthday, the validity period will therefore be less than one year.
terms of use
If eligibility for the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or infant, the latter must be present and hold a valid travel document (accompanying child ticket or infant fare) during onboard inspection. Any accompanying child who has benefited from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the corresponding carte Avantage.
(2) average savings of €255/year with the carte Avantage
Average savings recorded for customers who booked at least 3 journeys, excluding accompanying adults/children, over a 12-month period with a carte Avantage on SNCF Connect during 2023, across all carriers eligible for the card. Excluding the cost of the carte Avantage. Calculation based on 2.6 million cardholders, not combinable with other benefits.
30% discount for the adult
The carte Avantage entitles the holder to a 30% discount. Offer reserved for carte Avantage holders. Discount calculated, excluding optional paid extras, on the 2nd class fare, 1st class fare and full 2nd and 1st class fare for trains with compulsory reservation (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO), and on the “Normal” fare for INTERCITÉS trains without compulsory reservation for tickets valid for 1 day. Discounts apply within France. Terms and conditions for exchanging and refunding a ticket with a carte Avantage on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains with compulsory seat reservation. • Exchange and refund service available free of charge up to and including 7 days before departure. • From 6 days before departure, a fee of €19 per person, per journey applies on TGV INOUI, and 40% of the ticket price applies on INTERCITÉS trains with compulsory seat reservation, capped at €15. • From 30 minutes before departure and up to departure time, exchange is possible (maximum one exchange), subject to the same fee as stated above. Tickets exchanged within this time frame are non-refundable. • The fee is applied only once for journeys including one or more connections. • Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after the train has departed, unless the ticket was made available again before departure. The card entitles accompanying children to a 60% discount. This offer is available for up to 3 accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive, provided that their ticket is purchased at the same time as the ticket of the carte Avantage holder. The discount is calculated, excluding additional paid services, on the 2nd class fare, 1st class fare, and full 2nd and 1st class fares for trains with compulsory seat reservation (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO), as well as for INTERCITÉS trains without compulsory seat reservation. Discounts apply to journeys within France. Where eligibility for the Avantage fare is subject to travelling with a child or an infant (a child under 4 years old), that child or infant must be present during the onboard ticket inspection. Any accompanying passenger (adult or child) who has benefited from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the relevant carte Avantage.
(4) 15% discount on services
The carte Avantage provides a 15% discount on Ma Location Avis, Mes Bagages, onboard catering, and Junior & Cie services. Offers are subject to conditions. Further information on available services can be found on sncf-voyageurs.com. Mes Bagages 15% discount on the Mes Bagages service when booked with a carte Avantage. Offer valid from the first item of luggage (excluding wheelchairs) when booked online (mesbagages.sncf-connect.com), by phone via 3635 (free service + call charges), and at stations and SNCF retail outlets. Onboard catering 15% discount on all meal deals and menus for the carte Avantage holder and one accompanying adult (aged 12 and over) with the carte Avantage Adulte. The discount is granted upon presentation of a valid TGV INOUI card in your name (no limit on the number of visits to the TGV INOUI Bistro). For accompanying children up to 11 years old: exclusive “Avantage Snack” offer (pure apple juice or still water, plus a dessert or sweet treat of choice) at a price of €5, in the presence of the child or upon presentation of their ticket. Offer not valid on TGV Lyria and TGV INOUI services to Italy. Cannot be combined with any other ongoing promotion. Junior & Cie Customers holding a carte Avantage benefit from a 15% discount on the package, valid for journeys with 1 to 3 children. This benefit cannot be combined with the Carte Famille Nombreuse discount or with any promotional code.
CAPPED FARES
Capped fares on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS routes (within France, in 2nd class, for daytime travel and seated overnight journeys), available with the carte Avantage, were guaranteed until 31/08/2024. However, these fares currently remain in effect. Calculated based on the average observed duration of a direct journey (without connections), the capped fares are as follows: • €49 incl. VAT: maximum fare for journeys of less than 1h30, • €69 incl. VAT: maximum fare for journeys between 1h30 and 3h, • €89 incl. VAT: maximum fare for journeys over 3h within France in 2nd class. Fares booked under the capped fare scheme are guaranteed up to the train’s departure, provided that the original booking is not modified by the customer.
Discounts on TER services
On TER services, the card entitles holders to a discount of 25%, 30% or 50%, depending on the region and the travel calendar, guaranteed all year round, provided that it is accepted by the regional transport authority within its area of validity. Further information is available on the regional TER websites.
DISCOUNTS IN EUROPE
The carte Avantage is valid for journeys in France and across Europe. This offer is reserved for carte Avantage holders, and for one accompanying passenger aged over 12 for holders of the carte Avantage Adulte 27–59. The discount is calculated excluding additional paid services: • on the standard 2nd or 1st class fare of the day for TGV INOUI services to Luxembourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Brussels, Italy and Spain, and on TGV INOUI and ICE services operated by DB-SNCF VOYAGEURS in cooperation to Germany, • on the ESSENTIAL 2nd and 1st class fare for TGV INOUI services to Spain, • on the STANDARD or PREMIÈRE fare for TGV Lyria services. The offer is valid for one accompanying adult and child for holders of the carte Avantage Adulte 27–59.
NO FLEX FARES
The card gives access to NO FLEX last-minute offers. This offer is available on a last-minute basis for TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS with compulsory seat reservation, and INTERCITÉS without compulsory seat reservation services. It is reserved for the carte Avantage holder and up to 3 accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive, provided they travel on the same train and in the same class. The purchase of NO FLEX tickets for the holder and accompanying passengers must be made at the same time. The NO FLEX offer is available on a selection of destinations in France and Europe, on certain days and on certain trains, subject to availability. This offer cannot be combined with any other current promotion or reduced SNCF fare or European partner fare. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
EXCHANGE AND REFUND FOR TICKETS PURCHASED USING A CARTE AVANTAGE TGV INOUI
Terms and conditions for exchanging and refunding a ticket with the carte Avantage on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains with compulsory seat reservation. • Exchange and refund service available free of charge up to and including 7 days before departure. • From 6 days before departure, a fee of €19 per person, per journey applies on TGV INOUI, and 40% of the ticket price applies on INTERCITÉS trains with compulsory seat reservation, capped at €15. • From 30 minutes before departure and up to departure time, exchange is possible (maximum one exchange), subject to the same fee as stated above. Tickets exchanged within this time frame are non-refundable. • The fee is applied only once for journeys including one or more connections. • Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after the train has departed, unless the ticket was made available again before departure.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE A CARTE AVANTAGE TGV INOUI
The right of withdrawal specified in Articles L.221-18 to L.221-28 of the French Consumer Code allows customers to change their minds about the purchase of the card within 14 days of its purchase date, as long as they have not already travelled for the discounted price offered by the carte Avantage. After this 14-day period, the right to withdrawal is no longer admissible and the purchase of the card can no longer be refunded, even if its start date has not yet begun.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE OF A CARTE AVANTAGE
The right of withdrawal, as set out in Articles L.221-18 to L.221-28 of the French Consumer Code, allowing customers to change their mind within 14 days of the card purchase date, applies provided that the customer has not travelled using a discount granted by the carte Avantage. After this 14-day period following purchase, requests to exercise the right of withdrawal are no longer admissible, and the card is no longer refundable, even if its validity start date has not yet begun.
(2) Carte Avantage Adulte TGV INOUI
(1) PRICE OF THE CARTE AVANTAGE ADULTE: €49
Card reserved for anyone aged 27 or over and up to the day before their 60th birthday at the time of activation (the card remains valid for 1 year). Price of the carte Avantage Adulte (ages 27–59): €49. Price effective as of 01/07/2024, excluding promotions. Validity period: one year from the start date selected by the customer at the time of purchase. This date must be within a maximum period of 5 months from the purchase date of the card, inclusive.
Terms of use
If eligibility for the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or infant, the latter must be present and hold a valid transport ticket (child companion ticket or infant fare) during onboard inspection. Any accompanying passenger (adult or child) who has benefited from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the corresponding carte Avantage. Offer reserved for carte Avantage holders. The carte Avantage entitles the holder and one accompanying adult aged over 12 to a 30% discount: on one-way journeys every day when the holder is travelling with an infant (under 4) or a child (aged 4 to 11 inclusive), on one-way journeys on Saturdays or Sundays, on return journeys including at least one night of Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The maximum interval between the outbound and return journeys is 61 days and cannot be extended in the event of an exchange.
(2) 30% DISCOUNT FOR ADULTS
The carte Avantage Adulte entitles the holder and one accompanying passenger aged over 12 to a 30% discount: on one-way journeys every day when the holder is travelling with an infant (under 4) or a child (aged 4 to 11 inclusive), on one-way journeys on Saturdays or Sundays, on return journeys including at least one night of Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The maximum interval between the outbound and return journeys is 61 days and cannot be extended in the event of an exchange. Offer reserved for carte Avantage holders. The discount is calculated, excluding paid additional services, on Second and First Class fares, including full fares, for reservation-required trains (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO), and on the “Normal” fare for INTERCITÉS trains without mandatory reservation for tickets valid for one day. Discounts apply within France. For return journeys including TER services, symmetry between the outbound and return journeys (same departure and arrival stations) may be required in certain regions to benefit from the carte Avantage Adulte discount. For example: TGV INOUI + TER on the outbound journey (TER departing from station A and arriving at station B), then TER + TGV INOUI on the return journey (TER departing from station B and arriving at station A). If eligibility for the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or infant, the latter must be present and hold a valid transport ticket (child companion ticket or infant fare) during onboard inspection. Any accompanying adult benefiting from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the corresponding carte Avantage. The accompanying adult’s ticket must be purchased at the same time as the carte Avantage Adulte holder’s ticket.
(3) AVERAGE SAVING OF €255 PER YEAR WITH THE CARTE AVANTAGE
Average savings observed for customers who booked at least three journeys over a 12-month period with a carte Avantage on SNCF Connect in 2023, across all carriers eligible for the card. Adult and child accompanying passengers are not included. Excludes the cost of the carte Avantage. Calculation based on 2.6 million cardholders. Cannot be combined with other benefits.
(4) 60% DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN
The card entitles accompanying children to a 60% discount. Offer limited to up to three accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive, provided the tickets are purchased at the same time as the carte Avantage holder’s ticket. The discount is calculated, excluding paid additional services, on Second and First Class fares, including full fares, for reservation-required trains (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO), as well as for INTERCITÉS trains without mandatory reservation. Discounts apply within France. If eligibility for the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or an infant (under 4), the child must be present during onboard inspection. Any accompanying passenger (adult or child) benefiting from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the corresponding carte Avantage.
(5) 15% DISCOUNT ON SERVICES
The carte Avantage provides a 15% discount on car hire, My baggage, onboard catering and Junior & Cie services. Offers subject to conditions. More information on available services at sncf-voyageurs.com. My baggage 15% discount on the My baggage service with a carte Avantage. Offer valid from the first item of luggage (excluding wheelchairs) when booked online (mesbagages.sncf-connect.com), by phone via 3635 (free service + call charges apply), and in stations and SNCF retail outlets. Onboard catering 15% discount on all meal deals and menus for the carte Avantage holder and their accompanying adult (aged 12 and over) with the carte Avantage Adulte. Discount valid upon presentation of a valid TGV INOUI card in your name (unlimited visits to the TGV INOUI Bistro). For accompanying children up to 11 years old: exclusive “Avantage Snack” offer (pure apple juice or still water and one dessert or sweet treat of your choice) for €5, upon the child’s presence or presentation of their transport ticket. Offer not valid on TGV Lyria and TGV INOUI services to Italy. Cannot be combined with any other current promotion. Junior & Cie Customers holding a Carte Avantage TGV INOUI benefit from a 15% discount on the package, valid for journeys with 1 to 3 children. This benefit cannot be combined with the Carte Famille Nombreuse discount or with a promotional code.""The carte Avantage provides a 15% discount on car hire, My baggage, onboard catering and Junior & Cie services. Offers subject to conditions. More information on available services at sncf-voyageurs.com. My baggage 15% discount on the My baggage service with a carte Avantage. Offer valid from the first item of luggage (excluding wheelchairs) when booked online (mesbagages.sncf-connect.com), by phone via 3635 (free service + call charges apply), and in stations and SNCF retail outlets. Onboard catering 15% discount on all meal deals and menus for the carte Avantage holder and their accompanying adult (aged 12 and over) with the carte Avantage Adulte. Discount valid upon presentation of a valid TGV INOUI card in your name (unlimited visits to the TGV INOUI Bistro). For accompanying children up to 11 years old: exclusive “Avantage Snack” offer (pure apple juice or still water and one dessert or sweet treat of your choice) for €5, upon the child’s presence or presentation of their transport ticket. Offer not valid on TGV Lyria and TGV INOUI services to Italy. Cannot be combined with any other current promotion. Junior & Cie Customers holding a Carte Avantage TGV INOUI benefit from a 15% discount on the package, valid for journeys with 1 to 3 children. This benefit cannot be combined with the Carte Famille Nombreuse discount or with a promotional code.
CAPPED PRICES
Capped prices on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS routes (within France, in Second Class, for daytime travel and/or seated overnight travel), available with the carte Avantage, were guaranteed until 31/08/2024. However, these prices currently remain in effect. Calculated based on the average journey time observed for a direct trip (without connections), the capped prices are as follows: €49 incl. VAT: maximum price guaranteed for a journey of less than 1h30, €69 incl. VAT: maximum price guaranteed for a journey between 1h30 and 3h, €89 incl. VAT: maximum price guaranteed for a journey of more than 3h within France in Second Class. The price of tickets booked with the capped fare benefit is guaranteed until the train’s departure, provided that the original booking is not modified by the customer.
(6) CARD PAYBACK FROM THE 3RD JOURNEY
Payback observed from the third journey (a one-way trip from an initial departure point to a final destination), based on the discounts applied to carte Avantage holders (Jeune, Adulte or Senior) and their potential accompanying passengers (pro rata of accompanied journeys), in First and Second Class, across all TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS destinations (excluding TER), between 01/01/2024 and 31/12/2024. Card price of €49 incl. VAT effective as of 01/01/2025.
DISCOUNTS ON TER
On TER services, the card entitles holders to a discount of 25%, 30% or 50%, depending on the region and the travel calendar. These discounts are available year-round, subject to acceptance by the regional transport authority within its network. More information is available on regional TER websites.
DISCOUNTS IN EUROPE
The carte Avantage is valid for travel within France and across Europe. Offer reserved for carte Avantage holders, and one accompanying passenger aged over 12 for holders of the carte Avantage Adulte (ages 27–59). The discount is calculated excluding paid additional services: on the Second or First Class fare of the day for TGV INOUI services to Luxembourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Brussels, Italy and Spain, and on TGV INOUI and ICE services operated by DB-SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation to Germany, on the ESSENTIAL Second and First Class fares for TGV INOUI services to Spain, on STANDARD or PREMIÈRE fares for TGV Lyria services. Offer valid for one accompanying adult and child for holders of the carte Avantage Adulte (ages 27–59).
EXCHANGE AND REFUND FOR TICKETS PURCHASED USING A CARTE AVANTAGE TGV INOUI
Conditions for exchanging and refunding a ticket with the carte Avantage TGV INOUI on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains with mandatory reservation. Exchange and refund service offered free of charge up to 7 days before departure. From 6 days before departure, a fee of €19 per person per journey is applied to TGV INOUI, and 40% of the ticket price is retained, with a maximum retention of €15 on INTERCITÉS trains with mandatory reservations. 30 minutes before departure and up to departure, 1 exchange is possible (maximum) with the same fee as previously mentioned. Tickets exchanged within this time frame are non-refundable. The fee is applied only once, for journeys involving one or more connections. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable after the train's departure, unless it has been made available again before departure. In the case of round-trip ticket purchases, once the outbound journey has been used and/or completed, the return journey cannot be canceled or refunded.
NO FLEX FARES
The card provides access to last-minute NO FLEX offers. This offer is available on TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS with mandatory reservation, and INTERCITÉS without mandatory reservation services. Offer reserved for the carte Avantage holder, one accompanying adult and up to three accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive, provided they travel on the same train and in the same class. Tickets for NO FLEX fares for the holder and accompanying passengers must be purchased simultaneously. The NO FLEX offer is available on a selection of destinations in France and across Europe, on specific days and trains, subject to availability. This offer cannot be combined with any other current promotion or reduced fare from SNCF or European partners. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS FOR AVANTAGE FARES
EXCHANGE AND REFUND CONDITIONS FOR TICKETS WITH THE CARTE AVANTAGE (TGV INOUI AND INTERCITÉS WITH MANDATORY RESERVATION) Exchange and refund services are free of charge up to 7 days inclusive before departure. From 6 days before departure, the following fees apply: €19 per person per journey on TGV INOUI, and 40% of the ticket price (capped at €15) on INTERCITÉS with mandatory reservation. From 30 minutes before departure and up to departure, one exchange is permitted, subject to the same fees as outlined above. Tickets exchanged within this timeframe are non-refundable. The fee is applied only once for journeys including one or more connections. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable after the train’s departure, unless they have been made available again prior to departure. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FOR EXCHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS OF CARTE AVANTAGE ADULTE RETURN TICKETS Initial booking eligible for the Avantage Adulte discount: If exchanging one leg results in the loss of eligibility for the carte Avantage Adulte discount, the exchanged ticket is recalculated at the fare applicable on the day of exchange. The unchanged ticket (for a future or already completed journey) is repriced at the full fare (without discount) applicable on the original purchase date. If cancelling one leg results in the loss of eligibility for the carte Avantage Adulte discount, the cancelled ticket is refunded. The unchanged ticket (for a future or already completed journey) is repriced at the full fare (without discount) applicable on the original purchase date and deducted from the total refund amount. If the repriced amount exceeds the refund, no further action is taken. Initial booking not eligible for the Avantage Adulte discount: If exchanging a return journey makes it eligible for the carte Avantage Adulte discount, the exchanged ticket (outbound or return) will benefit from the Avantage discount. The unchanged ticket (for a future or already completed journey) will not benefit from the Avantage discount.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE OF A CARTE AVANTAGE
The right of withdrawal provided for under Articles L.221-18 to L.221-28 of the French Consumer Code, allowing the customer to change their mind within 14 days of the card purchase date, applies provided that the customer has not travelled using a discount granted by the carte Avantage. Accordingly, once 14 days have passed after purchase, any request to exercise the right of withdrawal is no longer admissible, and the card is no longer refundable, even if its validity start date has not yet begun.
(3) Carte Avantage Senior TGV INOUI
(1) PRICE OF THE CARTE AVANTAGE SENIOR: €49
Card reserved for anyone aged 60 or over at the time of activation (the card remains valid for 1 year). Price of the carte Avantage Senior (aged 60 and over): €49. Price effective as of 12/08/2022, excluding promotions. Validity period: one year from the start date selected by the customer at the time of purchase.
TERMS OF USE
If eligibility for the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or infant, the latter must be present and hold a valid transport ticket (child companion ticket or infant fare) during onboard inspection. Any accompanying child benefiting from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the corresponding carte Avantage.
(2) AVERAGE SAVING OF €255 PER YEAR WITH THE CARTE AVANTAGE
Average savings observed for customers who booked at least three journeys over a 12-month period with a carte Avantage on SNCF Connect in 2023, across all carriers eligible for the card. Adult and child accompanying passengers are not included. Excludes the cost of the carte Avantage. Calculation based on 2.6 million cardholders. Cannot be combined with other benefits.
30% DISCOUNT FOR ADULTS
The carte Avantage entitles the holder to a 30% discount. Offer reserved for carte Avantage holders. The discount is calculated, excluding paid additional services, on Second and First Class fares, including full fares, for reservation-required trains (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO), and on the “Normal” fare for INTERCITÉS trains without mandatory reservation for tickets valid for one day. Discounts apply within France.
(3) 60% DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN
The card entitles accompanying children to a 60% discount. Offer limited to up to three accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive, provided the tickets are purchased at the same time as the carte Avantage holder’s ticket. The discount is calculated, excluding paid additional services, on Second and First Class fares, including full fares, for reservation-required trains (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO), as well as for INTERCITÉS trains without mandatory reservation. Discounts apply within France. If eligibility for the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or an infant (under 4), the child must be present during onboard inspection. Any accompanying passenger (adult or child) benefiting from a discount linked to the carte Avantage fare must travel with the holder of the corresponding carte Avantage
(4) 15% DISCOUNT ON SERVICES
The carte Avantage provides a 15% discount on Ma Location Avis, My baggage, onboard catering and Junior & Cie services. Offers subject to conditions. More information on available services at sncf-voyageurs.com. My baggage 15% discount on the My baggage service with a carte Avantage. Offer valid from the first item of luggage (excluding wheelchairs) when booked online (mesbagages.sncf-connect.com), by phone via 3635 (free service + call charges apply), and in stations and SNCF retail outlets. Onboard catering 15% discount on all meal deals and menus for the carte Avantage holder and their accompanying adult (aged 12 and over) for the carte Avantage Adulte. Discount valid upon presentation of a valid TGV INOUI card in your name (unlimited visits to the TGV INOUI Bistro). For accompanying children up to 11 years old: exclusive “Avantage Snack” offer (pure apple juice or still water and one dessert or sweet treat of your choice) for €5, upon the child’s presence or presentation of their transport ticket. Offer not valid on TGV Lyria and TGV INOUI services to Italy. Cannot be combined with any other current promotion. Junior & Cie Customers holding a carte Avantage benefit from a 15% discount on the package, valid for journeys with 1 to 3 children. This benefit cannot be combined with the Carte Famille Nombreuse discount or with a promotional code.
CAPPED PRICES
Capped prices on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS routes (within France, in Second Class, for daytime travel and/or seated overnight travel), available with the carte Avantage, were guaranteed until 31/08/2024. However, these prices currently remain in effect. Calculated based on the average journey time observed for a direct trip (without connections), the capped prices are as follows: €49 incl. VAT: maximum price guaranteed for a journey of less than 1h30, €69 incl. VAT: maximum price guaranteed for a journey between 1h30 and 3h, €89 incl. VAT: maximum price guaranteed for a journey of more than 3h within France in Second Class. The price of tickets booked with the capped fare benefit is guaranteed until the train’s departure, provided that the original booking is not modified by the customer.
(5) CARD PAYBACK FROM THE 3RD JOURNEY
Payback observed from the third journey (a one-way trip from an initial departure point to a final destination), based on the discounts applied to carte Avantage holders (Jeune, Adulte or Senior) and their potential accompanying passengers (pro rata of accompanied journeys), in First and Second Class, across all TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS destinations (excluding TER), between 01/01/2024 and 31/12/2024. Card price of €49 incl. VAT effective as of 01/01/2025.
DISCOUNTS ON TER
On TER services, the card entitles holders to discounts of 25%, 30% or 50%, depending on the region and the travel calendar. These discounts are guaranteed all year round, provided the card is accepted by the regional transport authority within its network. Information is available on regional TER websites.
DISCOUNTS IN EUROPE
The carte Avantage is valid for travel in France and across Europe. Offer reserved for carte Avantage holders, and for one accompanying passenger aged over 12 for holders of the carte Avantage Adulte 27–59. The discount is calculated excluding paid additional services: on the Second or First Class fare of the day on TGV INOUI services to Luxembourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Brussels, Italy and Spain, and on TGV INOUI and ICE services operated by DB-SNCF VOYAGEURS in cooperation to Germany, on the ESSENTIAL Second and First Class fare on TGV INOUI services to Spain, on the STANDARD or PREMIÈRE fare on TGV Lyria services. Offer valid for one accompanying adult and one accompanying child for holders of the carte Avantage Adulte 27–59.
NO FLEX FARES
The card provides access to last-minute NO FLEX offers. This last-minute offer is available on TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS with mandatory reservation and INTERCITÉS without mandatory reservation services. Offer reserved for the carte Avantage holder and up to three accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive, provided they travel on the same train and in the same class. NO FLEX tickets for the holder and accompanying passengers must be purchased simultaneously. The NO FLEX offer is available on a selection of destinations in France and across Europe, on certain days and on certain trains, subject to availability. This offer cannot be combined with any other current promotion or reduced fare from SNCF or European partners. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
EXCHANGES AND REFUNDS FOR AVANTAGE FARE TICKETS
Exchange and refund conditions for a ticket booked with the carte Avantage on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS services with mandatory reservation. Exchange and refund services are provided free of charge up to 7 days inclusive before departure. From 6 days before departure, a fee of €19 per person per journey applies on TGV INOUI, and 40% of the ticket price, capped at €15, applies on INTERCITÉS with mandatory reservation. From 30 minutes before departure and until departure, one exchange is permitted, subject to the same fee as stated above. Tickets exchanged within this timeframe are non-refundable. The fee is applied only once for journeys including one or more connections. Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable after the train’s departure, unless they have been made available again before departure.
RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE OF A CARTE AVANTAGE
The right of withdrawal under Articles L.221-18 to L.221-28 of the French Consumer Code applies, allowing the customer to change their mind within 14 days of the card purchase date, provided that they have not travelled using a discount granted by the carte Avantage. Accordingly, once 14 days have passed after purchase, any request to exercise the right of withdrawal is no longer admissible, and the card is no longer refundable, even if its validity start date has not yet begun.
(4) Carte Liberté
Legal notices
(1) PRICE OF THE CARTE Liberté: €349 incl. VAT Price in effect as of 13/01/2025, excluding promotions and excluding FCE code. Discount card sold on sncf‑connect.com. Offer not combinable with any other current promotion or card renewal bonus. Purchase and use of the card subject to parental authorization for all minor cardholders. (2) PRICE OF THE CARTE Liberté: €299 incl. VAT Price in effect as of 13/01/2025, with a valid FCE code, excluding promotions and negotiated discounts. Discount card sold on sncf‑connect.com. Offer not combinable with any other current promotion or card renewal bonus. Purchase and use of the card subject to parental authorization for all minor cardholders. Obtaining an FCE code is possible by completing the Pro Contract form with a valid SIRET number and NAF code on SNCF.com. RIGHT OF WITHDRAWAL FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE OF A CARTE Liberté The right of withdrawal under Articles L.221‑18 to L.221‑28 of the French Consumer Code, allowing a change of mind within 14 days after the date of purchase of the card provided the customer has not travelled with a discount granted by the Carte Liberté, applies. After the 14‑day period from purchase, a request for withdrawal is no longer admissible and the card is non‑refundable even if the validity start date has not yet passed. (3) €868 PER YEAR Average savings observed for customers who purchased a Carte Liberté from SNCF Connect with a validity start date from 1 January 2024 to 31 October 2024, on TGV INOUI seats booked at Liberté or Avantage Liberté fares, excluding accompanying persons, over a 12‑month period. Excluding the cost of the Carte Liberté. Calculation based on 101,177 cardholders. The amount of savings per seat is based on the difference between: the Liberté fare in 2nd class and the Pro 2nd class fare, the Liberté fare in 1st class and the Flex Première fare, the Avantage Liberté fare and a minimum discount of 30%. See conditions on the calculation method via the following link: https://www.sncf‑connect.com/train/mentions‑legales‑liberte (4) EXCHANGE AND REFUND OF A TICKET AT THE LIBERTÉ FARE Ticket refundable without fees up to 30 minutes after departure. From 30 minutes before departure, only one exchange possible. Tickets exchanged from 30 minutes before departure are non‑refundable. The ticket is neither exchangeable nor refundable after 30 minutes after departure. (5) THE LIBERTÉ FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté ALLOWS A DISCOUNT OF 45% IN FIRST CLASS AND 60% IN SECOND CLASS FOR THE CARDHOLDER 45% discount on 1st class Flex Première or on OPTIMUM and OPTIMUM PLUS classes, calculated on the 1st class Flex Première fare, excluding surcharge on OPTIMUM and OPTIMUM PLUS fares. 60% discount in 2nd class based on the 1st class Flex Première fare. Discounts reserved for the Carte Liberté holder, excluding additional paid services, valid on TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains requiring reservations (excluding OUIGO). Discounts applicable on national territory and on TGV INOUI to and from Freiburg im Breisgau and Luxembourg. On INTERCITÉS trains not requiring reservations, the discount is 50%, calculated on the Normal fare of the class travelled. See more information on the Carte Liberté on SNCF‑voyageurs.com. THE LIBERTÉ FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté ALLOWS DISCOUNTS IN EUROPE The Liberté fare of the Carte Liberté is valid for travel in France and Europe. Offer reserved for Carte Liberté holders. Discount calculated, excluding additional paid services: • on the FLEX PREMIÈRE fare or on OPTIMUM and OPTIMUM PLUS classes (45% in 1st class or 60% in 2nd class, excluding surcharge on OPTIMUM and OPTIMUM PLUS fares) on TGV INOUI trains to Luxembourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Brussels, • on the FULL FLEX PREMIÈRE fare (45% in 1st class or 60% in 2nd class) on TGV INOUI and DB‑SNCF VOYAGEURS ICE trains in cooperation to Germany, • on the LIBERTÉ PRIMA fare (45% in 1st class or 60% in 2nd class) on TGV INOUI trains to Italy, • on the FLEXIBLE fare (45% in 1st class or 60% in 2nd class) on TGV INOUI trains to Spain, • TGV Lyria to and from Switzerland: from 15/12/2025, 40% discount in Première Signature class calculated on the day’s Première Signature fare, and 40% discount in Première class calculated on the day’s Première Flex fare and offered only when Première Signature class is no longer available, and 50% discount in Standard class calculated on the day’s Standard Flex fare. (6) GUARANTEED EXCHANGE AND EXCHANGE CONDITIONS FOR A TICKET PURCHASED UNDER THE LIBERTÉ FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté ON TGV INOUI AND INTERCITÉS TRAINS WITH REQUIRED RESERVATION The Guaranteed Exchange service is valid for any exchange made on the day of departure. The exchange is possible for another train on the same day, on the same itinerary as the original journey. It is possible to obtain a ticket on full trains, but without guaranteed seating and subject to the maximum number of available standing places. The traveller may be refused the Guaranteed Exchange on a full train, particularly in cases of overload endangering passenger safety. From 30 minutes before the departure of the initial train, the number of exchanges is limited to one per customer. Exchange without fees up to 30 minutes after departure. Tickets are neither exchangeable nor refundable from 30 minutes after departure. Travelers holding a Liberté ticket with a Carte Liberté benefit from an easy exchange on the day of departure on OUIGO trains without fees, only on the day of departure and on the same itinerary using the TGV INOUI PRO app. Once the ticket is exchanged for a OUIGO train, the traveler is subject to OUIGO General Conditions of Sale. The OUIGO ticket is non‑exchangeable and non‑refundable. (7) EXCHANGE AND REFUND OF A TICKET AT THE AVANTAGE FARE PURCHASED WITH THE CARTE Liberté Exchange and refund service offered free up to and including 7 days before departure (excluding non‑exchangeable and non‑refundable tickets). From 6 days before departure, a €19 per person per journey retention applies on TGV INOUI and 40% of the ticket price with a maximum retention of €15 on INTERCITÉS with required reservation. 30 minutes before departure until departure, one exchange possible with the same retention as stated above. Tickets exchanged during this period are non‑refundable. The retention is applied only once for journeys including one or more connections. Ticket non‑exchangeable and non‑refundable after train departure, unless it was made available before departure. In the case of a round‑trip ticket purchase, once the outbound trip has been taken and/or passed, the return trip is no longer cancellable or refundable. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF AN EXCHANGE OR CANCELLATION OF AVANTAGE ROUND‑TRIP TICKETS. Initial reservation eligible for the Avantage Adulte discount: • If exchanging one of the two journeys results in losing this Avantage discount condition, the exchanged ticket is re‑priced at the exchange date fare. The unchanged ticket (corresponding to a future or already completed journey) is re‑invoiced at the non‑discounted fare of the original ticket purchase date. • If cancelling one of the two journeys results in losing this Avantage discount condition, the cancelled ticket is refunded. The unchanged ticket (corresponding to a future or already completed journey) is re‑invoiced at the non‑discounted fare of the original ticket purchase date and deducted from the total amount to be refunded. Initial reservation not eligible for the Avantage Adulte discount: • If exchanging a round‑trip enables eligibility for the Avantage Adulte card discount; the exchanged ticket (outbound or return) then benefits from the Avantage discount. The unchanged ticket (corresponding to a future or already completed journey) does not benefit from the Avantage discount. (8) THE AVANTAGE FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté ALLOWS A 30% DISCOUNT FOR THE HOLDER AND AN ACCOMPANYING ADULT 30% discount valid for the cardholder and an accompanying adult over 12 years: ‑ on one‑way journeys every day when the cardholder travels with a toddler (under 4 years) or a child (4 to 11 years inclusive) ‑ on one‑way journeys on Saturday or Sunday ‑ on round‑trip journeys including at least the night of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The maximum period between the outbound and return journeys is 61 days and cannot be extended in case of exchange. If entitlement to the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or toddler, the latter must be present and in possession of a valid travel document (child accompanying ticket or toddler fare) during onboard ticket control. When travelling with an accompanying adult aged 12 or over, the Carte Liberté holder and the adult companion must travel at the same Avantage fare. The accompanying adult discount is valid for one adult over 12 years accompanying the Carte Liberté holder. The accompanying adult ticket must be purchased simultaneously with the cardholder’s ticket. The accompanying adult who benefited from a discount associated with the Avantage fare of the Carte Liberté must travel with the corresponding Carte Liberté holder. Offer reserved for Carte Liberté holders with the Avantage fare, and an accompanying adult over 12 if the ticket is purchased simultaneously with the cardholder’s ticket. Discount calculated, excluding additional paid services, on PREM’S, SECOND, FIRST and full FARE SECOND and FIRST on trains requiring reservations (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO) and on the Normal fare for INTERCITÉS trains not requiring reservations for tickets valid 7 days. Discounts applicable on national territory. THE AVANTAGE CHILD FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté The card allows a 60% discount for accompanying children when the Carte Liberté holder travels at the Avantage fare. Offer reserved for up to 3 accompanying children aged 4 to 11 inclusive if the ticket is purchased simultaneously with the cardholder’s ticket. Discount calculated, excluding additional paid services, on PREM’S, SECOND, FIRST and full FARE SECOND and FIRST on trains requiring reservations (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO) and on INTERCITÉS trains not requiring reservations. Discounts applicable on national territory. If entitlement to the Avantage fare is conditional on travelling with a child or a toddler (child under 4 years), the latter must be present during onboard ticket control. THE AVANTAGE FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté ALLOWS DISCOUNTS IN EUROPE The Avantage fare of the Carte Liberté is valid for travel in France and Europe. Offer reserved for Carte Liberté holders, and an accompanying adult over 12 years. Discount calculated, excluding additional paid services: • on the SECOND or FIRST fare of the day on TGV INOUI trains to Luxembourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Brussels, Italy, Spain and on TGV INOUI and DB‑SNCF VOYAGEURS ICE trains in cooperation to Germany, • on the ESSENTIAL 2nd and 1st fares on TGV INOUI trains to Spain, • on the STANDARD or FIRST fares of TGV Lyria trains. (9) ACCESS TO THE GRAND VOYAGEUR PROGRAM Upon activation of the Carte Liberté, the customer is invited by email to become a member of the Grand Voyageur Program offered by SNCF Voyageurs. The Grand Voyageur Program allows points to be accumulated on journeys over €9 made in France on TGV INOUI and Intercités (excluding TER, Transilien, OUIGO Grande Vitesse and Classic Line) and on international journeys (see the list of journeys on TGVINOUI.sncf). Prime Points can be accumulated on the purchase of carte Avantage, Carte Liberté, High‑Speed Line Pass, MAX subscription and online purchase from the TGV INOUI Bistro. Membership in the program is free and not mandatory. In case of renewal of the Carte Liberté, the membership in the program is maintained. If the card is not renewed, the customer may lose their Grand Voyageur status according to the program’s General Conditions of Use. THE CARTE Liberté ALLOWS A 15% DISCOUNT ON SERVICES The Carte Liberté with the Liberté fare allows a 15% discount on services at the TGV INOUI Bistro, Mes Bagages, Junior & Cie and Ma Location Avis Budget. Offers subject to conditions. Information on available services at sncf‑voyageurs.com. ‑15% on Mes Bagages: 15% discount on the Mes Bagages service order with a Carte Liberté. Offer valid from the first bag (excluding wheelchairs) online (mesbagages.sncf‑connect.com), by phone at 3635 (free service + call charge) and at SNCF stations and boutiques. ‑15% on onboard catering: 15% discount on all meal options and menus. Discount valid upon presentation of your valid Carte Liberté (no limit on number of visits to the Bistro) or a Liberté fare indicated on your ticket. Carte Liberté with a Liberté fare ticket: discount valid for the cardholder. Carte Liberté with an Avantage fare ticket: discount valid for the cardholder and their accompanying adult over 12 years. For children aged 4 to 11 accompanying a Carte Liberté holder: exclusive “Goûter Avantage” offer (apple juice or still water + cookie or M&M’s® + yogurt of choice) at €5, in the presence of the child or upon presentation of their travel document. Offer not applicable on Renfe‑SNCF cooperation trains, TGV Lyria and TGV INOUI to Italy. ‑15% on Junior & Cie: If the customer holds a Carte Liberté, they receive 15% discount on the package, valid for travel for 1 to 3 children. This benefit is neither combinable with the Carte Famille Nombreuse advantage nor with a promotional code. Offer non‑refundable and not combinable with another promotional offer. ‑15% on Ma Location Avis Budget: Holders of a carte Avantage receive a 15% discount. Offer subject to conditions, valid on prepaid AVIS and BUDGET France consumer rates, for departures in mainland France (excluding Corsica), for all rentals from 1 to 30 days. Discount available for payment at booking for all vehicle categories except AVIS Prestige, AVIS Select Series and AVIS utility vehicles. Discounts calculated on an AVIS or BUDGET price excluding surcharges, insurance supplements and coverage supplements. Offer valid subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental. More information at https://secure.malocationavis.sncf‑connect.com/ ADDITIONAL BENEFITS WITH THE LIBERTÉ FARE OF THE CARTE Liberté Services reserved for customers holding a Flex Première or OPTIMUM / OPTIMUM PLUS, Liberté 1st, negotiated 1st and discounted 1st fares. TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur lounges, TGV INOUI portal. Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur lounges is guaranteed every day from Monday to Sunday, according to lounge opening hours.
Conditions of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal under articles L.221-18 to L.221-28 of the French Consumer Code, which allows the customer to change his or her mind within 14 days of the date of purchase of the card if he or she has not travelled with a discount offered by the Advantage card, applies. Thus, once the 14-day period has elapsed after purchase, the request for the right of withdrawal is no longer admissible and the card is no longer refundable even if the start date of the validity has not passed.