ARGUMENTARY
TGV LyriaWhether on a business trip, to visit family, or simply as a holiday destination, there are many reasons to visit Switzerland. But how do you get there? Definitely, the best solution is the TGV. Here are five reasons to prefer the train to the plane for a France-Switzerland trip.
1. LESS WAITING TIME AT THE STATION AND A MINIMUM TRANSFER TIME
For example, about 400 kilometres separate Paris and Geneva. It takes about 1 hour for a flight, and about 3 hours for a trip by TGV Lyria. But unless you live in front of the airport, taking the train will save you time because the journey to the station is often much shorter. In short, it is the door-to-door time that counts, much more than the time on board.
Departure from Paris: Gare de Lyon, in the heart of Paris, very accessible by public transport.
Arrival in Geneva: Gare Cornavin, in the heart of the city centre!
The geographical location of the stations is an obvious time saver: no long, tiring and often stressful transfer from or to the airport. With the train, you go directly from city centre to city centre!
Moreover, no need to check in. When airlines recommend arriving at the airport two hours before the flight, a few minutes in advance is enough not to miss your train. Train passengers can even arrive up to 2 minutes before their departure!
No waiting, no check-in, no stress… With TGV Lyria, as soon as the train is in the station, it’s boarding immediately!
4. More flexibility for luggage
This is the central element of a trip: luggage. Chacun connaît la politique pratiquée par les compagnies aériennes, entre les dimensions, le poids, l’enregistrement, les frais supplémentaires…
In TGV Lyria, these worries do not exist! Different spaces are available on board the train to accommodate your luggage. For families, who often travel busy, this is ideal.
As a bonus, you can transport your small pets for free.
5. Competitive rates
The more you anticipate, the more you access advantageous prices. Book up to 4 months before departure, and you’ll get very accessible train tickets: from 29 euros (CHF 32.-) between France and Switzerland with TGV Lyria!
Real tips to save money on your Paris trajtets <> Geneva.
2. ABOARD THE TGV, TIME IS OPTIMIZED
With the TGV Lyria, the fastest trip from France to Switzerland is precisely 3h03. That’s the perfect time to work, watch a film or simply consult your computer!
In an hour’s flight, there’s barely enough time to get your computer out of the plane to start the descent. There’s no limit to how long you can fly by train: every minute can be optimized!
But also, it’s an ideal time to relax, read a good book, or take a restorative nap.
Is it forbidden to make phone calls on the plane? Not on the TGV! It is perfectly possible to make calls from the platforms and send continuous texts from your seat.
In addition, each passenger has an electrical socket to plug in his or her equipment, whether travelling in 1st or 2nd class.
3. MORE COMFORT AND A CATERING SERVICE ON BOARD THE TRAIN
Beyond its spaces, which are more spacious than in airplanes, the TGV Lyria is more pleasant for several reasons.
For all passengers, a catering area is available in the centre of the train, with a wide choice of snacks, drinks and hot meals.
Since 10 December, a new high-quality catering offer has been available to all passengers.
In STANDARD and STANDARD 1ERE, a selection of fresh and tasty pay snacks in the bar car.
In BUSINESS 1ERE, passengers can now enjoy hot food instead. Not to mention the personalized attention of the dedicated onboard staff and the international press!
For families in particular, the train is the most convivial way to travel: with the seats arranged in squares, parents and children can be brought together and have a great time on their journey.