Speed your way to undiscovered France
Travel straight to the heart of Eastern France and beyond on the new TGV Est Européen high-speed line. Prices from London start at £79 return.
The TGV Est Européen line slashes journey times to the east of France from Paris, whisking you to your destination in half the original time.
Trains running at an awesome 320kph bring the fascinating regions of Champagne-Ardenne, famous for its sparkling wine, and Alsace-Lorraine, with its unique German-influenced culture within easy reach.
The west of Germany, as well as Switzerland and Luxembourg, all become easily reachable too.
When can I book a ticket for TGV Est Européen?
Tickets go on sale 90 days before the day you want to travel, like other trains on the French rail network.
Designer trains on TGV Est Européen
You'll travel in style in Christian Lacroix-designed carriages. With extra leg room, wider seats, power points and family seating areas with tables, super-fast journeys promise to be extra comfortable and enjoyable too.
Where can I go on TGV Est Européen?
The new line runs throughout the east of France to the west of Germany, as well as to destinations in Switzerland and Luxembourg. Choose from 33 towns and cities, all with fascinating attractions to explore, on the TGV Est route.
Travelling between east and west France becomes much easier too - you'll be able to make the journey without changing at Paris.