Travel with Intercités
More than 100 destinations to discover throughout France
- Travel connected
- For gourmands
- For families
- In case of delays
- Private space for the night
- Night space for woman
- Room for your suitcases,
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Not sure if and when you plan to travel? Then why not book a fee-free option and confirm your trip later?
Launched in 2006 as Corail Intercités, later changing its name to INTERCITÉS in 2009, this classic train service covers SNCF's main inter-city lines. Most trains depart from Paris's main stations and serve the whole of France.
Feel free to browse our page and check out information on INTERCITÉS tickets, services and railway stations served. You can also use our search function to find and book your next trip.
Good news: our after-sales exchange/refund terms have become even more flexible! You can now exchange or cancel your INTERCITÉS tickets free of charge up to 3 days (incl.) before the departure date. A great way to make organising your holidays easier!
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Wifi on board of the trains
Travel connected
You are traveling on INTERCITIES lines Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse? Enjoy free WiFi on board. With your tickets, you will be able to access to the Internet for free so you can browse on all your connected devices!
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INTERCITÉS night trains
The many advantages in board of a night train
When travellng in our night trains, you can save one day of transportation and save one night of accommodation! You leave in the late evening and wake up in the early morning, ready to enjoy your day. Benefit from many services and travel areas.
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The answers to all your questions about INTERCITÉS
What is an INTERCITÉS train?
INTERCITÉS trains are fast trains running on the conventional network (not on dedicated high-speed lines). The network is mainly organized around Paris, but some lines efficiently connect major provincial cities, such as Nantes-Lyon, Nantes-Bordeaux, Toulouse-Marseille, Bordeaux-Marseille...
As the largest rail network in France, INTERCITÉS offers an alternative for cities without high-speed access, such as Clermont-Ferrand, Vichy, or Limoges.
INTERCITÉS also includes night train lines, traveling from Paris Austerlitz to Briançon, Latour-de-Carol, Toulouse, Rodez, Nice, and Lourdes - and vice versa. Sleep comfortably and discover these destinations upon waking up.
INTERCITÉS destinations
More than 200 destinations are now accessible in France with INTERCITÉS trains. In the city, by the sea, in the mountains... INTERCITÉS trains serve a wide variety of territories in France.
Among the main INTERCITÉS destinations are Toulouse, Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand, and the Lyon-Nantes, Bordeaux-Marseille, and Bordeaux-Nantes connections.
What are the different types of INTERCITÉS tickets?
Second class train tickets on INTERCITÉS
In second class, enjoy wifi, a power outlet, and in-seat dining. The prices of these second-class tickets vary, and exchanges and refunds are subject to conditions. Good to know: to find the best-priced tickets, plan ahead and buy your tickets as early as possible. Ticket sales usually open 4 months in advance.
First class train tickets on INTERCITÉS
Exchangeable and refundable under certain conditions, these tickets give access to a reclining seat and more legroom. You can also choose your seat on the train's seating plan.
Train tickets for business travelers on INTERCITÉS
Do you need to travel for work? Choose the train and its benefits: departing and arriving in city centers, onboard comfort, the ability to work with power outlets and wifi or rest...
With your Pro ticket (only available on mandatory reservation trains), you benefit from personalized advantages, exchange and refund facilities, reserved spaces, and exclusive services in first class.
What are the services on board INTERCITÉS trains?
Free wifi on board INTERCITÉS trains
It is available for free on board some INTERCITÉS lines: Bordeaux/Marseille, Paris/Clermont-Ferrand, Paris/Limoges/Toulouse, and on night lines Paris-Nice and Paris-Briançon. Thanks to Le Wifi service, you can access a lot of information about your trip (nearby tourist sites, location of your train...).
Catering on board INTERCITÉS trains
It is possible to eat on board INTERCITÉS trains, even though there is no bar car. From breakfast to dinner, you can order your meal online in advance and have it served directly to your seat.
In terms of menu, INTERCITÉS has partnered with Julie Andrieu to create the "Nos Territoires gourmands" offer, which features regional French products. This service is available on the daytime INTERCITÉS lines Paris-Clermont Ferrand, Paris-Limoges, Paris-Toulouse, Bordeaux-Marseille, and on the night trains Paris-Briançon, Paris-Toulouse, Paris-Lourdes, and Paris-Nice (different menu).
Luggage on board INTERCITÉS trains
For your luggage, a storage space is available in each car of INTERCITÉS trains, making it easier for you to settle in.
Traveling with your bike on board INTERCITÉS trains
To travel with your bike, it is mandatory to reserve a bike space when booking your train ticket. The rates are :
- 10€ per bike and per trip on INTERCITÉS trains with mandatory reservation for day and night
- 5€ per bike and per trip on non-mandatory reservation INTERCITÉS trains Toulouse-Hendaye, Nantes-Lyon, and Nantes-Bordeaux
- Free on non-mandatory reservation INTERCITÉS trains Clermont-Béziers
Traveling with INTERCITÉS night trains
Do you want to have an unusual experience or travel at low cost? Opt for the night train! An eco-friendly mode of transportation, it allows you to save on a night's hotel stay, wake up at your destination for an immediate change of scenery, all while traveling comfortably in a bunk bed, or at a low cost if you choose the seated option.
On board, a night kit is provided in the bunk bed. If you have chosen 1st class, you can benefit from a shower service at Toulouse-Matabiau and Paris-Austerlitz stations. Also, remember to order your evening meal online, and it will be delivered to your seat.
If you are a woman traveling alone or with children under 12 years old, you can select the "ladies-only space" for free, a compartment exclusively reserved for women traveling alone, located in the car closest to the controllers' room.
Practical and comfortable, INTERCITÉS night trains take you to the Alps, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, Occitanie, the Pyrenees, and the Basque Coast in summer!
Here are the INTERCITÉS night lines:
- Paris - Gap - Briançon
- Paris - Marseille - Toulon - Draguignan - Saint-Raphaël - Cannes - Antibes - Nice
- Paris - Toulouse - Rodez - Albi
- Paris-Latour-de-Carol - Perpignan - Cerbère
- Paris - Tarbes - Lourdes - Dax - Bayonne - Biarritz – Hendaye
Wake up in the Basque Country, between sea and mountain
In summer, the Paris-Tarbes-Lourdes night train line extends to Hendaye, in the Basque Country. Are you looking for original family vacations for this summer? Take your whole tribe on a night train to the beautiful Hendaye beach, perfect for families.
Wake up under the sun of the French Riviera
Embark from Paris to Nice! Departure at 8:51 pm, then arrival at 6:22 am in Marseille, then Toulon, Les Arcs Draguignan, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes, Antibes, and finally Nice.
How to choose your seat on INTERCITÉS trains
Do you have to reserve a seat on an INTERCITÉS train?
It depends on your destination. Reservation is mandatory on board some INTERCITÉS trains, on the Bordeaux-Toulouse-Marseille, Paris-Clermont Ferrand, or Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse lines. You can then choose to travel by the window or aisle, next to a loved one (in case you booked your trips separately), or choose to travel in the direction of travel... On the Béziers-Clermont Ferrand, Nantes-Bordeaux, Nantes-Lyon, and Toulouse-Hendaye connections, reservation is not mandatory.
Choosing your seat in 1st class on INTERCITÉS trains
In 1st class, you can choose your type of seat (Window or aisle, Duo side-by-side, Duo face-to-face, Solo...) and also the exact location of your seat on the train: a seat near luggage or an exit, for example...
Discount cards for your train journeys with INTERCITÉS
Discount cards valid on INTERCITÉS trains
With the carte Avantage for Youth, Adults, or Seniors, travel all year on INTERCITÉS lines, with a minimum guaranteed 30% discount for you and a companion, 60% off tickets for 3 accompanying children, and finally 15% off SNCF services. If you are a frequent or professional traveler, opt for the carte Liberté, also valid on INTERCITÉS trains: 100% flexible tickets with exchange and refund of your tickets up to 30 minutes after departure, fixed prices all year round, per destination and class, even at the last minute...
Traveling with MAX JEUNE on INTERCITÉS trains
If you are between 16 and 27 years old, travel at least twice a month with INTERCITÉS, and can easily adapt your travel dates, with MAX JEUNE for €79 per month, you can travel in second class on 100% of the mandatory reservation INTERCITÉS destinations, throughout France and to Luxembourg and Freiburg im Breisgau.
Traveling with MAX SENIOR on INTERCITÉS trains
If you are 60 years or older, travel by train at least twice a month with INTERCITÉS while being flexible with your dates, MAX SENIOR is an offer made for you. For €79 per month, you can travel in 2nd class from Monday to Friday, excluding peak periods.
Traveling all year round on INTERCITÉS on the route of your choice
For professional travelers, MAX ACTIF and MAX ACTIF+ subscriptions allow you to travel every month at unbeatable prices on the route of your choice. Choose according to your needs:
- If you make 2 or 3 round trips per week, from Monday to Thursday, subscribe to the MAX ACTIF subscription, which gives you access to 250 reservations (one reservation is equal to one-way travel) per month.
- If you make 4 to 5 round trips per week, from Monday to Sunday, opt for the MAX ACTIF+ subscription, which gives you access to 450 monthly reservations.
Traveling with family on INTERCITÉS trains
Do I have to buy a train ticket for my baby?
No, it is not mandatory. On INTERCITÉS trains, your child under 4 years old travels for free on your lap. However, if you want them to have their own seat, opt for a Bambin Package at €9. This reduced rate is offered when you book online on the SNCF Connect website or app.
I am traveling on an INTERCITÉS night train with my child. Do I have to book a bunk for them?
For your INTERCITÉS night train journey with your child, you have two options. If you wish, your child can travel for free in the same bunk as you. If you want a bunk for them, buy a Bambin Nuit Package ticket, specifying the placement next to your already reserved seats.
Is there a place for children to play on the train?
On board INTERCITÉS trains on the Paris-Limoges-Toulouse line, you can go to the Kids Space, located in the Services car (car 3 or 13 depending on the train layout). The room has a play mat and cushions to accommodate children in a comfortable setting. You can also find changing tables, bottle warmer sockets, and special stroller luggage storage on site.
Summer sales opening on INTERCITÉS
Train tickets for this summer are now on sale on the SNCF Connect website and app! Plan and book now to find the best-priced tickets for your summer holidays and getaways in France, from 8 July to 3 September 2023.
Our holiday and getaway ideas for this summer with INTERCITÉS
Rochefort, the city of the young ladies
Located on the Atlantic coast, south of La Rochelle, Rochefort is a charming city on the banks of the Charente River. A more confidential destination than its famous neighbors, Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron, it was created in the 17th century with the establishment of the country's most beautiful maritime and military arsenal. Made famous by Jacques Demy's musical film "Les Demoiselles de Rochefort," it now has the last transporter bridge in France! Don't miss: the Accro-mâts, a tree-top sailing adventure course, and of course the visit of L'Hermione, the replica of the frigate used by Lafayette, whose home port is Rochefort. Then go on a cruise with a view of Fort Boyard and stop for the afternoon on Île d'Aix!
Clermont-Ferrand and the Auvergne volcanoes
Do you like wide-open spaces? An ideal family destination in the heart of the Massif Central, the land of volcanoes stretches around the city of Clermont-Ferrand. Many walks and hikes are easily accessible without a car. A shuttle connects the city's train station to the foot of the Chaîne des Puys. Guaranteed change of scenery as you walk on volcanic rock with a view of the craters! Don't miss: the largest of the volcanoes, Puy-de-Dôme, at 1,400 meters. You can climb it on foot or take a funicular: the Panoramique des Dômes. Spectacular views all the way up.
Cahors and the Causses du Quercy Park
This time, head to Occitanie. A stop on the Compostela route, the medieval city of Cahors is located in the heart of the Lot Valley. Stroll to the top of Mont Saint Cyr, wander and taste the AOC Cahors vineyards, the great Occitanie vineyard, and above all, discover the Causses du Quercy natural park. Hiking, caving, relaxing, and swimming by the lakes… Don't miss: the iconic village of Rocamadour, famous for its delicious goat cheese, as well as Figeac and the Célé Valley.
Brive-la-Gaillarde and Lac du Causse
Do you want to go green this summer? Then take the train to the south of Corrèze, Brive-la-Gaillarde more precisely. You'll love the green hills and local specialties like sheep's cheese. Don't miss: Lac du Causse, perfect for swimming, fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing.
Tourist offers with your INTERCITÉS ticket
Thanks to a partnership with the Center for National Monuments, you can benefit from a reduced rate for visiting many selected monuments or tourist sites within territories crossed by INTERCITÉS trains.
Among the monuments, in Paris for example, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Panthéon… and in the regions, the towers of La Rochelle, the castle of Angers, the Pey-Berland Tower in Bordeaux, or the Castle and ramparts of the city of Carcassonne.
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