Do you need ID for SNCF?

Only ticketed passengers are admitted to the boarding area. Only one accompanying adult is authorized to access the platform for certain passengers3. You may be asked for your original, valid ID and, if applicable, your discount card or season ticket when your ticket is checked. Remember to keep these documents handy.



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TGV is SNCF's high-speed rail service. Carrying passengers across France on trains exceeding 300kmh, TGV train has become one of the most popular modes of transport for travelling around the country.

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Trainline shows various date options side-by-side with their costs. So if you're flexible on dates and willing to travel on whichever day is cheapest, you are able to get some great savings. This is not possible with the SNCF (though their older site used to do it) or other platforms.

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You must validate (composter) all French train tickets before you board a train unless you have printed your ticket off at home or downloaded it on your mobile phone. Tickets that are bought or exchanged at a station self-service machine in the hour before you travel may be validated automatically, according to SNCF.

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Tickets available on SNCF Connect tend to be cheaper when you book them in advance, up to 2 to 9 months before your train journey. Don't hesitate to subscribe to the SNCF Connect newsletter and be the first to see offers and special deals or to activate the notifications in our app.

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Show Your eTicket Open the eTicket on your mobile device and show the barcode to the conductor. You can even print your eTicket before you arrive at the station.

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Your Origin-Destination ticket can be used any day, and may thus be purchased in advance. It is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

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U.S. citizens must have a passport which is valid for at least six months after your entry date, and at least 90 days after your return date. U.S. passport holders do not need a visa to enter France for stays up to 90 days.

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Our premium high-speed brands in Europe SNCF Lyria operates high-speed trains between France and Switzerland, serving Geneva, Basel and Zurich in particular. It carries 4-6 million passengers a year.

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The rail network announced a decision to raise prices last November because of the increase in energy costs. Christophe Fanichet, CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, said the company was “facing additional costs of 13 per cent in 2023.” He also said its electricity bills had gone up by 180 per cent.

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Railcards are available for travel in the UK and in France and Germany and offer substantial discounts.

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Book your trip in advance Planning your trip is a simple and effective way of saving money on your tickets. Remember to plan your trips in advance, and make a point of checking when tickets go on sale to take advantage of the best prices.

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