A reservation is compulsory on all TGV and OUIGO trains as you have an assigned seat, just like on an airplane. Once you book your reservation, you're committed to a specific train on a set day and time.
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Choose your seat on boardReserve your seat with the “Choose my seat” option for a more comfortable or more private experience, or if you want more space. Customise your needs on SNCF connect and select: Your coach number.
OUIGO is a low-cost rail service company established in 2013 as part of the SNCF group. Unlike the TGV INOUI service, OUIGO trains only have one class, which is equivalent to second-class travel. This is why OUIGO tickets are so cheap - from €10 for adults (depending on the destination) and €5 for children.
For your journey with OUIGOYou must arrive at the station 30 minutes before departure. Access to the train is no longer guaranteed 5 minutes before departure.
Your destination, travel goals, and budget will all play a role in making the right decision. Renfe's AVE trains offer a premium experience with a wide range of destinations, while OUIGO Spain provides affordable prices and a straightforward ticketing system.
OUIGO PLUS, a little extra for everyoneYou already know about the OUIGO ESSENTIAL package, the OUIGO ticket at the best price, which includes a hand luggage and a small cabin luggage. You can now add additional services to your OUIGO ticket. OUIGO PLUS includes all these services for only €9 more!
Good news! You can now enjoy Wifi in all our OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and a wide range of entertainment options (press, videos, TV series, games, etc.) OUIGO Grande Vitesse is SNCF's low-cost TGV and takes you to over 50 destinations throughout France.
According to the general conditions concerning baggage, at OUIGO, all passengers (whether adults or children, including babies) have two free luggage options: 2 pieces of hand luggage not exceeding 36 x 27 x 15 cm; 1 suitcase not exceeding 55 x 35 x 25 cm and 1 piece of hand luggage not exceeding 36 x 27 x 15 cm.
Similar to TGV INOUI, OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains travel at 300 km/h, and even 320 km/h on some lines! It's the perfect way to comfortably enjoy the views while arriving at your destination quickly.
The tickets are cheap, and there are no frills, but you get to where you're going on lovely high speed trains while enjoying the beautiful countryside. In terms of comfort, Ouigo is nowhere near as bad as a budget (or any) airline, though the experience is a bit more cramped than a standard high speed train ride.
Just say no. Within 24 hours of your departure, the airline will assign you a seat. Pro tip: If you want to avoid paying for a seat assignment, arrive at the airport early. That way, you'll have the pick of the unassigned seats.
Both Ouigo and TGV Inoui are operated by the French national railway operator (SNCF) -- TGV Inoui is a standard product whereas Ouigo is a low-cost product.
Tickets will be checked on the platform before boarding Ouigo trains. Check-in for Ouigo trains opens 30 mins before the train leaves and closes 5 mins before departure. Before boarding any train at a Spanish mainline station, travellers are required to put their luggage through an X-ray security check.
OUIGO is a low-cost rail service company established in 2013 as part of the SNCF group. Unlike the TGV INOUI service, OUIGO trains only have one class, which is equivalent to second-class travel.
To get a refund on your TGV INOUI, TER or INTERCITÉS train ticket (including travel outside France), contact the original seller. OUIGO tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a delay, disruption or cancellation, your carrier will contact you.