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Discover Switzerland with just a single ticket: the Swiss Travel Pass lets you travel by public transport to Switzerland’s most scenic regions.

The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, as well as many other advantages.

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• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply)
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• Discount of up to 50% on other mountain excursions
• Discount of up to 50% on leisure travel offers

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The Swiss Travel Pass Youth gives young persons under 25 a 30% discount on the Swiss Travel Pass. It offers the same validity.

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Swiss travel pass flex youth., children aged between 6 and 16..

Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday accompanied by at least one parent (holding a Swiss Travel System ticket) travel free of charge on train, bus, boat and mountain railway with the complimentary Swiss Family Card.

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Swiss Travel Pass

Exploring Switzerland has never been easier! For foreign guests, the all-in-one ticket Swiss Travel Pass is the key to Switzerland’s public transport network.

All Swiss Travel Passes

This single ticket enables visitors to explore Switzerland from end to end by train, bus and boat on 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days. With the Swiss Travel Pass Youth, young people up to their 25th birthday travelling through Switzerland benefit from a 30% discount off the regular Swiss Travel Pass ticket fare.

• Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat.  View area of validity
• Unlimited travel on premium panoramic trains (seat reservation fees and/or surcharges apply).
• Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns and cities.
• Free admission to more than  500 museums .
• Mountain excursions included:  Rigi ,  Stanserhorn  and  Stoos
• Up to 50% discount on many other mountain excursions.
• Up to 30% discount on SBB RailAway offers. Available at all ticket counters within Switzerland.
• Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday accompanied by at least one parent (holding a Swiss Travel System ticket) travel free of charge with the complimentary  Swiss Family Card .
• Children under 6 years of age who are accompanied by a holder of a valid Swiss Travel System ticket travel free of charge.
• The Swiss Travel Pass is available as e-ticket.

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• A seat reservation and/or supplement is required to travel on some trains/buses/boats such as Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express and Palm Express.
• Swiss Travel System tickets are available to persons with residence outside Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein
• In Switzerland, fares apply in Swiss Francs as detailed in the chart (in case of cash payment in EUR, USD or GBP: current exchange rates apply)

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With the Swiss Family Card , children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday travel free of charge.

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The TGV Lyria is an international high-speed train that connects France and Switzerland. In the north, you can travel from Paris to many Swiss cities, like Geneva, Bern, and Zurich. In the south, the French Mediterranean coast is also linked to the Swiss city of Geneva. On this train, you will see some of the greatest scenery in Europe, from stunning coastlines to rugged mountaintops.

TGV Lyria routes

TGV Lyria’s northern line connects Paris to 6 large cities in Switzerland. The southern line connects the Mediterranean coast of France to the Swiss city of Geneva.

TGV Lyria routes:

• Paris - Basel
• Paris - Zurich
• Paris - Bern
• Paris - Interlaken
• Paris - Geneva
• Marseille - Geneva

Please note: The routes to Interlaken and Lucerne are not with TGV, but can be taken in combination with SBB railways

Reservations

Reservations on the TGV Lyria high-speed trains are  compulsory , except when traveling only within Switzerland. We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.

How to make reservations for the TGV Lyria

You can reserve your seat on the TGV Lyria in the following ways:

• Through our  Reservation Service
• Through  SNCB (B-europe)
• Through  Rail Europe  (see  How do I book seats?  for an explanation)
• By calling the Swiss Railways (SBB) call center: +41 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.) Open 24/7.
• By calling SNCF on +33 1 84 94 3635

Find more information on how to book reservations  here .

Reservation fees

Added value to your trip

The TGV Lyria is an exceptionally comfortable train, offering an on-board bar coach, minibar service, and electrical sockets. This is why reservation fees for the TGV Lyria are higher than average.

Facilities and services

• Air conditioning
• Children's play area
• Disabled facilities
• Newspapers/magazines
• Power sockets
• Restaurant/bistro

Facilities may differ per train and route.

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TGV-Lyria routes

Paris Gare de Lyon - Basel - Zurich in 4h03

Paris Gare de Lyon - Geneva in 3h09

Paris Gare de Lyon - Lausanne in 3h40

See the route map below

TGV-Lyria has 3 classes

In 2017 TGV-Lyria switched from two classes (1st & 2nd) to three:  Standard, Standard Premier & Business Premier .  The trains physically have two types of seating, 2nd (standard) class & 1st class, but some 1st class cars are designated Standard Premier and others Business Premier .  You will choose your class when buying your ticket.  There are upper deck & lower deck seats in both classes.

What are the trains like ?

Since 2019, the TGV-Lyria fleet consists entirely of double-deck TGV Duplex high-speed trains, capable of up to 300 km/h on the Sud-Est high-speed line out of Paris and up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on the Rhine-Rhone high-speed line between Dijon & Mulhouse.  TGV-Lyria no longer has any single-deck TGVs.  In Paris, all TGV-Lyria trains leave from the Gare de Lyon .

Each carriage has one wide entrance door into a downstairs hallway with toilet. There are 9 easy steps to the upper deck and there are luggage racks and a toilet upstairs as well as downstairs.  You walk through the train at the upper level.  Another reason for choosing the upper deck on a TGV Duplex is that the refreshment trolley comes along the upper deck from the cafe-bar, it cannot go downstairs.  See TGV-Lyria seat map .

Video guide:  TGV Duplex

The video shows a TGV Duplex in its original blue colour scheme with the original blue & purple 1st class seats, but the train & seats themselves haven't changed.

Travel tips

Tgv-lyria times, fares & tickets.

Tip:   If you use www.sncf-connect.com or www.thetrainline.com and travel 1st class, you can choose your seat from a seat map.

Booking for TGV-Lyria trains opens up to 6 months ahead, but this varies.  It's often less than this, and some dates open later than others if timetabling around trackwork takes longer than usual.  Dates after the Europe-wide timetable change on the 2nd Saturday in December always open late, usually around mid-October.  More about when booking opens .

Make reservations to go with an Interrail or Eurail pass as shown here .

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TGV Lyria (France <> Switzerland)

If you will be taking a journey by Lyria trains our guide will tell you the key things you need to know about making the most of the journey experience.

At a Glance

Travel pass supplement, rail pass reservation fees.

To/From Paris = 1st class = €54; 2nd class from = €21. To/From Marseille = 1st class = €26, 2nd class = €17

Reservations

Seat reservations are mandatory on this train, so will automatically included when booking tickets, but rail pass users must reserve prior to boarding.

Time of Day

This train is solely used on daytime departures.

Accessibility

Accessing the train

Wheelchair Spaces

Dedicated spaces for wheelchairs are available on this train.

Bikes Allowed

Non-folding standard bicycles, can be taken on to this train, but must then be placed in the bike spaces. Check the info below regarding whether bike tickets and/or reservations are required pre-boarding.

Train Specification

Attributes of the train

Has a Conductor

A conductor will be present on board the train, their role includes making announcements and responding to passenger queries.

High Speed (total journey)

This train will spend the majority of its journey travelling at more than 250 k/m per hour on purpose built high speed railway lines.

Food services available

Bistro (bar food and take away meals)

This train has a bar car with a counter at which hot food can be ordered along with snacks, sandwiches, salads and hot/cold drinks. These items can then be consumed in the bar car or taken back to your seats.

Which country these trains operate in.

This train operates on routes within France

Switzerland

This train operates on routes within Switzerland

Travel Passes

A complimentary WiFi portal is available throughout this train.

Power Socket

The power sockets on this train are compatible with standard E.U. two point plugs.

At Seat Catering

According to the time of day of travel, passengers will be able to choose from a menu of catering options, which will then be served at their seats.

The Business Class service is not available on Saturdays. Travel with a Business Class ticket on the other days of the week and you will be travelling in same comfortable seating saloons as the 1st class/Premiere class passengers, but will be able to access additional at-seat benefits including a complimentary hot meal and refreshing hot towels, plus unlimited drinks. A Quiet Zone is also available. You will also be able to access the Grand Voyager business lounge at the Gare De Lyon.

Travel summary:

Lyria is the SERVICE of high speed trains between France and Switzerland and now ALL Lyria services are scheduled to be operated by double-deck trains.

The trains used for the Lyria services have also being provided with new look interiors , which SMTJ has yet to experience hence the lack of images.

TGV-Lyria services are the only direct trains on these routes:

(1) Paris Gare De Lyon - Dijon - Basel - Zurich (and Bern)

(2) Paris Gare De Lyon - Bellegarde - Geneve - (Lausanne)

(3) Paris - Gare De Lyon - Frasne - Lausanne

(4) Marseille - Avignon TGV - Lyon - Bellegarde - Geneve

Seats will automatically be assigned when booking tickets for journeys by Lyria trains, you will have a choice between travelling on the upper or lower decks.

Rail pass users will need to have made reservations prior to boarding (see below).

If you have a rail pass you will need to reserve a seat(s) - EXCEPT for journeys between Basel and Zurich, between those cities no rail pass reservation fees apply.

However, if you will be using a Eurail or InterRail pass, our advice is to avoid taking Lyria train services, when travelling between Paris and Switzerland .

The rail pass reservation fee/supplement is comparable to the cheapest discounted point-2-point tickets. So once you factor in the cost per day of using the rail pass, taking a Lyria train service becomes particularly expensive.

Though there are cheaper alternatives available, so you can still include journeys between Paris and Switzerland on a rail pass itinerary.

Paris to Basel and Zurich

Paris to Geneva

Paris to Interlaken

Geneva to Paris

Zurich and Basel to Paris

For journeys between Paris and Lausanne the balance begins to tip in favour of paying the Lyria reservation fee. To avoid it you’ll need to change trains in both Geneve AND Lyon.

There are two ways in which to travel with your bike on a Lyria train.

(1) If you fold or disassemble your bike and place it in a bag or case no larger than 120 cm high by 90 cm wide, you can take it on board as hand luggage and place it in the luggage storage areas.

(2) If you don't want to disassemble a non-folding bike then it can be taken on most, but not all Lyria departures, subject to spaces still being available. Though these bike tickets cannot be booked online, they can only be booked at the international ticket counters at stations in France and Switzerland, they cost €10.

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The TGV Lyria is an international high-speed train that connects France and Switzerland. In the north, you can travel from Paris to many Swiss cities, like Geneva, Bern and Zurich. In the south, the French Mediterranean coast is also linked to Geneva. On this train, you will see some of the greatest scenery in Europe, from stunning coastlines to rugged mountaintops.

TGV Lyria routes

TGV Lyria’s northern line connects Paris to 6 large cities in Switzerland. The southern line connects the Mediterranean coast of France to the Swiss city of Geneva.

Top routes with TGV Lyria: 

• Paris - Basel
• Paris - Zurich
• Paris - Bern
• Paris - Interlaken
• Paris - Geneva
• Marseille - Geneva

Please note: The routes to Interlaken and Lucerne are not with TGV, but can be taken in combination with SBB railways

Reservations

Reservations on the TGV Lyria high-speed trains are  compulsory , except when travelling only within Switzerland. We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible.

How to make reservations for the TGV Lyria

You can reserve your seat on the TGV Lyria in the following ways:

• Through our  Reservation Service
• Through SNCB (B-europe)
• Through Rail Europe (see How do I book seats? for an explanation)
• By calling the Swiss Railways (SBB) call center: +41 0848 44 66 88 (CHF 0.08/min.) Open 24/7.
• By calling SNCF on +33 1 84 94 3635

Find more information on how to book reservations here .

Reservation fees

Added value to your trip

The TGV Lyria is an exceptionally comfortable train, offering an on-board bar coach, minibar service and electrical sockets. This is why reservation fees for the TGV Lyria are higher than average.

Facilities and services

• Air conditioning
• Children's play area
• Disabled facilities
• Newspapers/magazines
• Power sockets
• Restaurant/bistro

Facilities may differ per train and route.

Operated by:

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