OUIGO
SNCF's low-cost high-speed train service offering budget-friendly travel across France, Spain, and to Brussels with tickets from €10
320 km/h
Not available
Grande Vitesse TGV trains have wheelchair spaces with adapted toilets. Book via SNCF Accès Plus (48h notice). Train Classique is NOT suitable for wheelchair users.
Spain (OUIGO España: Madrid–Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Murcia), Belgium (Train Classique: Paris–Brussels)
About OUIGO
OUIGO is a low-cost high-speed train service operated by SNCF, the French national railway company. Launched in 2013, it revolutionised rail travel in France by applying the budget airline model to high-speed trains — single class, no catering, strict baggage limits, and à la carte extras. With tickets from €10, OUIGO carries millions of passengers annually on France's high-speed network.
OUIGO operates three distinct services: OUIGO Grande Vitesse uses modified double-decker TGV Duplex trains at up to 320 km/h on French high-speed lines; OUIGO Train Classique runs refurbished conventional coaches at 160 km/h on slower routes at even lower prices; and OUIGO España operates TGV Euroduplex trains on Spanish high-speed corridors connecting Madrid with Barcelona, Valencia, and Alicante.
All OUIGO tickets are 100% digital, with mandatory seat reservations included. Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure with ticket verification at the platform. Passengers can customise their journey with optional add-ons including seat selection, extra luggage, WiFi access, and pet transport through the OUIGO Plus package.
OUIGO Services
OUIGO Grande Vitesse
Up to 320 km/h
Modified TGV Duplex double-decker trains configured for high-density single-class seating. No buffet car, no first class — pure value. Connects Paris with Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Rennes, Nantes, Strasbourg, and more. Some services use central Paris stations (Gare de Lyon, Montparnasse), others use suburban stations (Marne-la-Vallée, CDG Airport).
Key features: Budget TGV at up to 320 km/h on double-decker trains with 644 seats
OUIGO Train Classique
Up to 160 km/h
Launched in 2022, these refurbished Corail coaches offer the slowest but cheapest OUIGO option. Serves Paris–Lyon (via Dijon, ~5 hours), Paris–Nantes (via Chartres, Angers), and Paris–Brussels. Features an at-seat snack trolley service — the only OUIGO with any onboard refreshments in France.
Key features: Even cheaper fares from €10 on refurbished conventional coaches at 160 km/h
OUIGO España
Up to 300 km/h
SNCF's international expansion into Spain using 9 TGV Euroduplex trainsets. Double-decker with Earth Deck (lower) and Sky Deck (upper), featuring the OUIBar cafeteria. Connects Madrid with Barcelona (~2.5h), Valencia, Alicante, Valladolid, Segovia, and Murcia.
Key features: TGV Euroduplex trains on Spanish high-speed corridors from Madrid
Travel Classes
Standard (Single Class)
All OUIGO services offer a single class equivalent to second class. Seats are non-reclining and arranged in open-plan saloons. Optional upgrades available through OUIGO Plus (€9): seat selection, WiFi on Grande Vitesse, extra luggage allowance, XL seats where available, and pet transport included.
- ✓Assigned seat included
- ✓Optional WiFi via OUIGO Plus
- ✓Power sockets in select upper-deck seats only
- ✓Double-decker views on Grande Vitesse and España
- ✓At-seat snack trolley on Train Classique
Popular OUIGO Routes on EuroTrain
Paris → Lyon
Paris → Marseille
Paris → Bordeaux
Paris → Nice
Madrid → Barcelona
Paris → Brussels
Madrid → Valencia
Madrid → Alicante
Luggage Policy
1 hand bag (36×27×15 cm) + 1 cabin bag (55×35×25 cm) free. Extra luggage €5 per item if booked in advance (€20 at station). Max 2 m length, 30 kg per extra item.
- •1 hand bag (36×27×15 cm) included free with every ticket
- •1 cabin bag (55×35×25 cm) included free with every ticket
- •Extra luggage: €5 per item booked online in advance, €20 if added at station
- •Maximum 2 m length and 30 kg per extra luggage item
- •OUIGO Plus add-on (€9) includes 1 extra luggage item
- •Pushchairs travel free of charge
- •Musical instruments in a case up to cabin bag size travel free
Grande Vitesse: bikes must be dismantled in a bag (max 55×35×25 cm), €5 supplement. Train Classique: does not need dismantling, €10 supplement. España: dismantled in case (max 120×90 cm), supplement applies.
Source: Carrier website
Booking Tips
Book as Early as Possible
OUIGO Grande Vitesse opens 9 months ahead, Train Classique 45 days ahead, España 365 days ahead. Cheapest seats sell out first.
Check Your Paris Station Carefully
OUIGO uses both central stations (Gare de Lyon, Montparnasse) and suburban ones (Marne-la-Vallée, CDG Airport). Allow extra time and budget for transport if using an out-of-town station.
Consider OUIGO Plus for Longer Journeys
OUIGO Plus (€9) is worthwhile for longer journeys — it includes WiFi, seat choice, extra luggage, and pet transport. Without it, WiFi and power sockets are not guaranteed.
Arrive at the Station Early
Boarding opens 30 minutes before departure with platform ticket checks. Access closes 5 minutes before departure with no exceptions.
Rail Passes Not Valid on OUIGO
Interrail and Eurail passes are NOT valid on any OUIGO service. If you hold a rail pass, use TGV INOUI instead for the same routes.
Frequently Asked Questions about OUIGO
OUIGO uses the same TGV Duplex trains as TGV INOUI but configured differently — single class only, no buffet car, and no first class. OUIGO is SNCF's budget brand while TGV INOUI is the premium service. Both run at the same speed on the same high-speed lines.
WiFi is not included with standard OUIGO tickets. On Grande Vitesse trains in France, WiFi is available only with the OUIGO Plus add-on (€9). OUIGO España includes WiFi with Plus and Max tickets. Train Classique has no WiFi at all.
Power sockets are available only in certain upper-deck coaches on Grande Vitesse trains — they are not standard at every seat. To guarantee a seat with a socket, you need OUIGO Plus for seat selection. OUIGO España has sockets under every window. Train Classique availability varies.
Some OUIGO services in Paris depart from Marne-la-Vallée (Disneyland area, ~45 min from central Paris by RER) or CDG Airport instead of central stations. Similarly in Lyon, some services use Lyon St Exupéry airport station rather than Part-Dieu. Always check your departure station when booking and factor in extra travel time.
Children under 4 travel free on a parent's lap (Toupti fare). Ages 4–11 pay a flat rate of €8 on Grande Vitesse or €5 on Train Classique. From age 12, adult fares apply. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pushchairs travel free.
Yes, pets are welcome for €10 per animal regardless of size. Small animals must be in a closed carrier (max 60×35×35 cm). Larger dogs need a muzzle and leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free. Maximum 2 pets per passenger.
Grande Vitesse trains in France have NO catering — the buffet car has been removed. Bring your own food and drinks. Train Classique has an at-seat snack trolley selling drinks and light bites. OUIGO España has the OUIBar cafeteria on the Sky Deck.
OUIGO tickets are emailed 4 days before departure, or immediately if booked less than 4 days ahead. Tickets are 100% digital — use the SNCF Connect app or print the e-ticket. You will need a valid ID for platform boarding checks.
Grande Vitesse TGV trains have wheelchair spaces with adapted toilets. Assistance can be booked through SNCF's Accès Plus service (48 hours notice). However, Train Classique is NOT suitable for wheelchair users — SNCF officially confirms the aisles are too narrow. Contact OUIGO customer service for alternative arrangements.
No. Interrail and Eurail passes are not valid on any OUIGO service (Grande Vitesse, Classique, or España). If you have a rail pass, use TGV INOUI instead, which serves many of the same routes and accepts rail passes with a seat reservation.
Yes. OUIGO España launched in 2021 and runs high-speed TGV Euroduplex trains on Spanish AVE corridors connecting Madrid with Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Valladolid, Segovia, and Murcia. The same low-cost model applies: affordable base fares with optional paid extras.
Yes. Both OUIGO France and OUIGO España services are available through EuroTrain. Search your route and all available OUIGO options will appear in the results.
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