In brief, TGV INOUI trains are premium service, while OUIGO trains are low-cost TGVs.
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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.
Important: Luggage on Ouigoallowed. Baggage is strictly limited to one item 36 x 27 x 15 cm max and one item 55 x 35 x 25 cm max, including handles & wheels.
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.
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.
Each passenger can bring one carry-on luggage with max. dimensions of 55cm x 35cm x 25cm that'll fit under your seat, plus a small handbag with max. dimensions of 36cm x 27cm x 15cm.
The 'Ouigo Plus' fare is recommended, even though it is slightly more expensive, as it gives you the ability to pick a seat with a plug socket and a table, as well as fast wifi and a cabin bag.
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OUIGO is a low-cost, high-speed train service operating under the SNCF brand in France and Spain. OUIGO is a popular choice for train travel as it offers passengers long-distance journeys within the French and Spanish rail network, at some of the most competitive prices.
In my opinion just as reliable as any other train. The only snag could be that in the unlikely event of a cancellation you would receive a voucher rather than a refund. Also baggage is charged extra and you are supposed to be at the station 30 minutes ahead.
The carry-on luggage must be placed under the passenger's seat. The hand luggage should be placed on the passenger's knees during the journey. Families with small children can bring their pushchairs without paying OUIGO extra luggage fees.
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.
Moreover, the TGV OUIGO have more capacity: up to 1260 passengers compared to 1000 for the TGV INOUI. To achieve this, a few small changes have been made to the interior of the trains: no bar car, no first class and larger rows of seats.
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.
In November 2022, SNCF-owned Ouigo launched a new high-speed, low-cost route between Madrid and Valencia. From summer 2023 it will also run to Alicante. Tickets will initially be priced at €9 one-way with one suitcase, but will cost around €30 after the launch period.