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.)
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Fare typesOUIGO has two types of fares: OUIGO Essential: the most affordable fare includes 1 handbag and 1 suitcase per person. OUIGO Plus: this fare includes priority allocation of XL seats, seat selection, 1 handbag and 2 checked bags.
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.
In certain coaches on a Ouigo train all of the top deck seats have access to power sockets; they're not available at all on the bottom deck. If you don't use the seating plan, it's unlikely that you will be automatically assigned a seat with a power socket.
Ouigo trains are one-class only with no catering, no first class, strict baggage limits with fees for larger or additional bags, it even costs extra for a seat with a power socket.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With OUIGO's exclusive Fast Track option, you don't need to arrive 30 minutes early at the station anymore – you can board your train up to 5 minutes before departure.
Most long distance trains have a restaurant café where you can buy snacks or a meal for your journey but if you do not feel for train food you can of course bring your own, even a bottle of wine if you want to really be in keeping with the French, as there are of course no rules against drinking wine and eating cheese ...
Work, listen to the radio, watch the latest episode of your favorite series, play games... With free WiFi, available on more and more INTERCITÉS trains, you can stay connected.
Passengers can connect their devices to the internet on board thanks to the wireless network that is established by these access points. Usually, a cellular data connection is used to link the access points to the internet or an onboard server. Train passengers can benefit from Wi-Fi in a number of ways.