Train Nice Paris

OUIGO will take you from Nice to Paris.

OUIGO is SNCF Voyageurs low-cost train service that provides a fast link between Nice and Paris. You can choose from different classes for your Nice - Paris OUIGO train ticket and add on additional services as you wish.

Travelling with OUIGO means enjoying comfy, modern trains, while getting the best value for money.

What's the difference between OUIGO ESSENTIEL and OUIGO PLUS?

If you travel between Nice and Paris on a OUIGO Grande Vitesse, you can choose from two offers: OUIGO ESSENTIEL and, for an extra €9, OUIGO PLUS.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL is OUIGO's cheapest offer and includes:

• Your train ticket
• One carry-on bag (55 x 35 x 25 cm maximum)
• One piece of hand baggage (40 x 30 x 15cm maximum)

If you choose OUIGO Essentiel, you can add various options when you buy your train ticket on SNCF Connect:

• Choice of seat, from €3
• Bike (must be folded/dismantled and bagged), for €5
• Additional or XL luggage, for €5 per bag (maximum 2 extra bags)

OUIGO PLUS costs €9 more and includes the OUIGO optional extras:

• Choice of seat
• A piece of additional or XL luggage
• OUIFI (Wi-Fi connection only) or OUIFUN (Wi-Fi + entertainment pack)

What luggage is included in my Nice – Paris OUIGO train ticket?

If you are travelling light, your OUIGO train ticket includes:

• a carry on bag no larger than 55cm x 35cm x 25cm;
• a piece of hand luggage no larger than 40 x 30 x 15cm, with no weight limit.

If you plan to travel with extra baggage, or a piece of luggage larger than the above size, you can choose the extra baggage or XL option for €5 when you buy your OUIGO train ticket on SNCF Connect. If you opted for the OUIGO PLUS offer when you bought your OUIGO train ticket, the extra baggage option is included in your ticket.

Can I travel with a pet on board the Nice - Paris OUIGO train?

Yes, you can travel with your pet for a fixed fee of €10 per animal. Select the relevant pet details when booking your Nice - Paris OUIGO train ticket on SNCF Connect:

• If your pet weighs less than 6kg, it must be transported in a pet carrier no larger than a piece of cabin baggage (55cmx35cmx25cm).
• If your pet weighs more than 6kg, it must be muzzled and kept on a lead.

There's a limit of 1 pet per adult.

Can I travel with a bike on board the Nice - Paris OUIGO train?

For €5, you can take your bike on board a TGV OUIGO train Nice - Paris by choosing the folded/dismantled bike in a bag option. Once onboard the OUIGO train, the bike in its bag must not exceed 130 x 90 cm or weigh more than 30 kg.

How do I travel with children on a Nice and Paris OUIGO train?

With OUIGO, under-12s can travel for a fixed fare: the Nice - Paris OUIGO train ticket is €8 if they're travelling on a OUIGO Grande Vitesse.

Children under 4 years old can travel for free if they sit on your lap, subject to a limit of one child per adult.

How do I get a low-cost Nice - Paris OUIGO train ticket?

You can get superb deals for Nice to Paris OUIGO train tickets by booking several months in advance: we recommend you book your train ticket as soon as the tickets go on sale, namely in March for summer journeys and in October for winter journeys.

Check out all the train ticket deals (promotional offers, early bird sales, etc).

TGV INOUI will take you from Nice to Paris.

TGV INOUI is SNCF Voyageurs top-of-the-range train service, for comfy journeys up to 320 km/h to Paris from Nice. Choose between different ticket classes, and enjoy a host of facilities and services during your journey.

What facilities are available on board my TGV INOUI Nice - Paris train?

TGV INOUI trains have modern, comfy interiors designed with your well-being in mind, so you will enjoy a relaxing journey from Nice to Paris. You can stay connected while onboard as each seat comes with a socket and a Wi-Fi connection throughout your entire journey. The seats are also adjustable and equipped with tray tables and reading lights, so you can enjoy a good read or catch up on some work. Our trains also have a nursery area, perfect if you're travelling with a baby.

What luggage can I take on board my Nice and Paris TGV INOUI?

Your Nice - Paris TGV INOUI train ticket includes up to 2 pieces of luggage measuring no more than 70 x 90 x 50 cm (suitcase, large rucksack, hiking bag, sports bag) and 1 piece of hand baggage measuring no more than 40 x 30 x 15 cm (backpack, shopping bag, laptop bag). Travelling with baby? You can take your pushchair with you on the train, making sure it is folded (maximum 90 x 130cm) and stored in a dedicated luggage area. Find out more about the baggage policy.

Are food and drinks available on my TGV INOUI Nice - Paris train?

Feeling peckish? There's a Bar car in the centre of the train. The BAR is a welcoming buffet car that serves dishes created by chefs using vegetarian and organic produce. Perfect for a refreshing drink or tasty meal!

What are the "1st" and "OPTIMUM" classes on a TGV INOUI?

For 1^st class, you can choose your seat on the train's plan: single seat, side-by-side, two facing seats, or a saloon layout. Enjoy wider, ergonomic seats with adjustable headrests and footrests. The seats come with a tray table, a Wi-Fi connection, a power socket and individual reading light.

OPTIMUM class is TGV INOUI's premium offer with flexible, ongoing support: tickets that can be exchanged and refunded free of charge even after the train has departed, and on full trains too. Enjoy all the comforts of 1st class in a dedicated, exclusive, and quiet zone on board, alongside attentive customer service before, during, and after your journey. You will also have access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges.

How do I get the best deal for my Nice - Paris TGV INOUI ticket?

By booking your Nice to Paris TGV INOUI train ticket several months in advance, you'll not only be able to choose your seat but also snap up the best deals. Check out all the train ticket deals (promotional offers, early bird sales, etc), discount cards and season tickets below.

What passes and discounts are available for my Nice to Paris TGV INOUI?

Looking for low-cost travel between Nice and Paris? Check out the discount cards and season tickets available for TGV INOUIs.

Discount cards

There are several discount cards, known as "Cartes Avantage" for low-cost travel on TGV INOUI trains. They cost a fixed price of €49, and you just need to choose the card that meets your needs:

• Carte Avantage Jeune, if you are aged between 12 and 27
• Carte Avantage Adulte, if you are aged between 27 and 59
• Carte Avantage Senior, if you are aged 60 or over

If you are a frequent traveller, whether for leisure or business trips, opt for the Carte Liberté, which offers flexible tickets for a fixed fare throughout the year.

Can I travel with my pet on a TGV INOUI?

You can take your pet on the Nice - Paris TGV INOUI:

• For €7, a small pet can travel in a pet carrier (45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum), or sit on your lap or at your feet.
• For a fixed fare of €7, a larger pet can travel with you if it's muzzled and kept on a lead.
• You can take your guide dog free of charge and without a ticket if it sits at your feet on the train.

Find out more about travelling with a pet.

Take the family on a trip to Paris

Paris, the City of Light, is only a 6-hour train journey from Nice! The capital offers a multitude of things to do as a couple, with friends or with the family. Monuments, restaurants, gardens, river barges - there's no time to get bored in this city!

From Gare de Lyon, it's easy to get anywhere in Paris whether you're there for a weekend or a holiday. What are you waiting for? Time to grab a Nice - Paris train ticket!

Visit Paris and its museums

Paris is packed with places that will appeal to all ages and are perfect for family visits. In the heart of the 5th arrondissement near to the Seine, you'll find the Jardin des Plantes, an ideal place for a stroll. Opened to the public in the 17th century, this formal garden is a listed historic monument. It boasts no fewer than 390 botanical species, which you can admire as you wander along its paths. To get the most out of your visit, follow the themed paths around the garden. This clever set-up means you'll be able to admire the astonishing collections of Asian plants that humanity has used since ancient times as well as trees from North America. Don't miss the tropical greenhouses and the large labyrinth - the kids will have a blast! It's also home to one of the oldest zoos in the world, the Menagerie. The zoo has numerous species. You can explore its different areas as you please and admire its 500 animals. You'll find Indian Ocean turtles, pink flamingos, large monkeys, a sloth, exotic snakes and antelopes.

Round off your tour with a visit to the Natural History Museum. It comprises a number of differently-themed galleries. The most famous and impressive is undoubtedly the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution, which traces the evolution of species. If you want to see reconstructed dinosaur skeletons, head to the Palaeontology and Anatomy Gallery. One of the most impressive displays is the diplodocus, which is a whopping 25 metres long! There are also plenty of demos, so visitors of all ages can learn more about these little-known worlds.

Visit Paris and the banks of the Seine

Don't forget the banks of the Seine! They are easy to reach and perfect for admiring Paris and its monuments at your own pace, on foot or by bike. Notre-Dame, the Conciergerie, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Grand Palais are on the either side of the Seine. A bit further away is the famous iconic Eiffel Tower, which is opposite the magnificent Trocadero. And when you fancy a break, you can stop for a drink or snack, and enjoy the sights and charm of Paris without being surrounded by noisy traffic.

If the weather's bad, and you want to admire the illuminated monuments from the comfort of a seat, nothing beats Paris's famous "bateaux-mouches" barges that to and from along the Seine and offer a different view of Paris.

There are several embarkation points on the quayside next to the Pont-Neuf and the Pont de l'Alma, so you can enjoy a lovely, must-do boat ride and get fantastic views of Paris and its architectural gems. Book your train Nice - Paris for you and your family now!