Travel with TGV INOUI Spain

Travel to Spain with TGV INOUI! With 2 journeys a day and departures from 11 French cities, escape on a high-speed train to Catalonia with French and Spanish staff on board.

TGV INOUI destinations on the way to Spain

Travel by train from France to Spain: the France-Spain TGV INOUI connects Paris to Barcelona twice a day in 6 hours 29 minutes (shortest journey). Departing from Paris Gare de Lyon , the TGV INOUI France-Spain line goes to Barcelona station via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, Nîmes Centre or Nîmes Pont-du-Gard, Montpellier St-Roch or Montpellier Sud de France, Sète, Agde, Béziers, Narbonne, Perpignan, Figueres and Girona. This makes it easy to reach Barcelona from Montpellier. Alternatively, from Perpignan (the last city before the Spanish border), travel on the Perpignan-Barcelona train or the Perpignan-Girona train.

You can therefore reach Spain direct from 10 French cities as well as Paris.

Surrealist Figueres

TGV INOUI’s first stop in Spain, Figueres, is a stone’s throw from the French border and offers a complete change of scene.

This small town in northern Catalonia is where the painter Salvador Dalí was born. Brimming with museums and architectural wonders, Figueres has a strong Catalan identity.

Key sites in Figueres

Stroll around the historic centre looking for modernist houses made of stone, iron, ceramics and more, and feel like you’re in the Catalonia of the late 19th century. Stop off outside a bar for some tapas. The town hall square is surrounded by covered walkways and feels like a village square.

Don't miss: the beautiful Sant Pere church and Torre Gorgot. Don’t be surprised if you see eggs on the tower... Salvador Dalí was here! This is also where you find the colourful and unmissable famous Dalí Theatre-Museum devoted to the Catalan genius. An artwork in itself, it offers the chance to immerse yourself in the artist’s world.

See Dalí’s famous giant eggs, his mouth-shaped sofa, his legendary limp clocks and many other works, some specially created for this venue. Dalí also decided to showcase the work of other artists here, including El Greco, Marcel Duchamp and Marià Fortuny.

An adjunct to the museum, the Dalí Jewels collection presents the jewellery designed by the artist in lit cases.

On a hill on the edge of Figueres, Sant Ferran castle is a pentagonal military fortress built in the 18th century by Juan Martín de Cermeño. Europe's biggest modern fortress, it’s the most imposing landmark in the whole of Catalonia!

Colourful Girona

Welcome to this charming city by the Onyar river in the north-east of Spain. It’s worth visiting all year round, with a calendar of Catalan fiestas, cultural events, fairs, markets and more.

Key sites in Girona

Before you walk through the alleys of the upper town, view it from the other side of the river where overlapping colourful houses and bell towers are reflected in the Onyar. Magical!

For a lovely viewpoint, head to Pont de las Palanques Vermelles bridge built by Gustave Eiffel before the Eiffel Tower.

Explore the maze of passages in Girona's old town with small squares, medieval houses and landmarks around every corner. Climb up to Girona Cathedral to see its spectacular Gothic nave and the treasures in its small 4-room museum.

Also enjoy an original visit to Girona’s Arab baths constructed in Roman style in the 12th century and inspired by Roman baths. See the circular vault and the dome held up by narrow columns and ornamental capitals around the central basin.

If possible, try to visit Girona in May during the flower festival. This event showcases the city’s heritage through floral compositions and upcycling. While the festival mostly takes place outside, some iconic buildings do open their doors for it.

Barcelona

Sunny Barcelona is the lively capital of Catalonia! Taking the train to Barcelona is direct and good for the planet!

Key sites in Barcelona

The Catalan capital has a central beach, the best European clubs, spectacular museums and landmarks and the hallmarks of the architect Gaudí...

Some of the unmissable places to visit:

• Sagrada Familia, Parc Güell and Gaudí’s houses
• Olympic Port
• National Art Museum of Catalonia
• European Museum of Modern Art
• Picasso Museum
• Historic Gothic Quarter
• Las Ramblas for tapas
• Boqueria Market
• Palau de la Música
• Pedralbes Monastery
• La Barceloneta fishing district

A unique visit to Barcelona

Built for the 1929 International Exposition, the Poble Espanyol is a village that reproduces roads from Spanish villages. As well as this wealth of architecture, it has around 40 artisan workshops!

Why choose the France-Spain TGV?

• Travel direct from city centre to city centre: Paris Gare de Lyon to Barcelona
• Stops at Valence TGV, Nîmes, Montpellier, Sète, Agde, Béziers, Narbonne, Perpignan, Figueres and Girona
• A sustainable journey to reduce your carbon footprint

When should you book your train tickets to Spain?

Set off and explore Spain from €39* with TGV INOUI. Book early for the best price.

And enjoy peace of mind with tickets that can be exchanged or refunded for free up to 7 days before departure.

Which railcards are valid on train tickets to Spain?

If you have a Carte Avantage SNCF (Jeune, Adulte or Senior), you can use it to travel to Spain at a discount:

• 30% off for you (and for an extra adult only with the Carte Avantage Adulte)
• 60% off for children aged 4 to 11 who travel with you (up to 3 children)

Group offers on TGV INOUI to Spain

If you are travelling in a group by train (10+ people), book your train tickets at a great price: up to 50% off for adults and up to 65% off for young people aged 12 to 27.

Services, food and drink on TGV INOUI to Spain

On a TGV INOUI to Spain, enjoy free Wi-Fi for working or checking your favourite apps and websites.

The on-board catering menu contains Spanish dishes; order in the bar car or online. The catering is also environmentally friendly thanks to organic, local and vegetarian produce and to 85% recyclable packaging (and recyclable cutlery).

Travelling with your bike on TGV INOUI to Spain

You can take your bike on TGV INOUI to Spain free of charge and without extra reservations as long as it is foldable and can be stored in the luggage compartment, or dismantled, folded up and put in a special case. The permitted dimensions are 1.3 by 0.9 m.
 

Travelling with your pet on TGV INOUI

TGV INOUI trains to Spain accept small pets. Animals weighing under 6 kg carried in a basket can travel free of charge and without a ticket on TGV trains. Animals heavier than this need to have an Animal ticket bought for them at the station or store only. Guide dogs for the blind travel free of charge no matter their weight or size.

How much luggage can you take on board TGV INOUI trains to Spain?

On TGV INOUI trains to Spain, you can take 2 bags a maximum of 85 x 55 x 35 cm in size per person. The total weight of the 2 bags can be no more than 25 kg.

You can also carry further luggage:

• Skis, car seats and golf bag
• Surf board stored in a case a maximum of 130 x 90 cm in size
• Wheelchair
• Bike dismantled and stored in a case a maximum of 130 x 90 cm in size

Your luggage must be labelled with your first name(s) and surname(s).

Train ticket prices on TGV INOUI to Spain

There are different train tariffs and travel classes: choose between 2^nd class and more comfortable 1^st class.

• “Essential” ticket: from €39, the cheapest option, can be exchanged and refunded free of charge up to 7 days before the day of travel.
• “Flexible” ticket: from €49, can be exchanged and refunded free of charge until the train departs.
• “Enfant” ticket gives children aged 4 to 11 50% off the rate paid by the accompanying adult
• “Bambin” ticket: children aged 0 to 3 travel free of charge on your lap or for €9 in their own seat. This ticket can be exchanged or refunded until the train departs.