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SNCF opens its TGV ticket sales on Wednesday through the start of summer

Until now, one had to wait until February to book spring trips and until March for summer ticketing.

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Key facts

  • From this Wednesday, November 11, SNCF is opening its TGV ticket office for journeys between January 7, 2027, and July 2. It is a first.
  • Until now, travelers had to wait until February to book spring trips and until March for summer ticket sales. The company is changing its…
  • Easter holidays, the May long weekends, and the start of the summer holidays can therefore be planned from this opening, for travelers considering…

From this Wednesday, November 11, SNCF is opening its TGV ticket office for journeys between January 7, 2027, and July 2. It is a first.

Until now, travelers had to wait until February to book spring trips and until March for summer ticket sales. The company is changing its sales-opening calendar: the period covered is expanding from three to six months.

Easter holidays, the May long weekends, and the start of the summer holidays can therefore be planned from this opening, for travelers considering taking the train.

This year, the sales calendar is changing and makes it possible to plan further ahead, until the beginning of summer, according to the details reported on this opening.

For SNCF, extending the sales window is intended to spread bookings out more. For customers, booking ahead is still presented as the way to aim for the best prices.

The ticket sales opening on Wednesday is therefore no longer limited to the winter months alone: in a single stretch, it covers the start of 2027 and the first half of the year, through July 2.

Dig deeper

What is the SNCF?

The French National Railway Company is France’s historic public rail operator; it sells the TGV tickets covered by this opening.

What is the TGV?

The high-speed train links France’s major cities and some European destinations; ticket sales on these routes are open through July 2, 2027.

Why do the Easter holidays matter here?

Easter marks the first major peak in spring departures, with trains often in very high demand; these trips can now be booked from this opening, without waiting until February.

What are the May long weekends?

They are the May public holidays that, depending on the calendar, lengthen weekends and drive up demand for trains; they fall within the sales window opened on Wednesday.

Why extend sales from three to six months?

The SNCF wants to spread bookings over a longer period, while travelers who plan ahead have a better chance of finding the lowest fares.

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