Winter trains - 2026–27 - dates on sale
This winter, you can book TGV trains further in advance than before. Hence, here's a heads-up on which dates trains go on sale for winter 2026–27.
If you've been wondering what dates European trains to the Alps go on sale, wonder no more!
The good news is that for TGVs, the booking window is simpler, giving you the chance to book trains further in advance than before.
The two key dates this year are 30 September and 12 November. The tables below show the date that tickets go on sale for each kind of train.
| TGV INOUI trains* | |
| Sales open | Travel period |
| Wed 30 Sept 2026 | Sun 13 Dec 2026 - Wed 06 Jan 2027 |
| Thur 12 Nov 2026 | Thur 07 Jan - Fri 02 July 2027 |
*TGV INOUI trains are the ordinary high-speed TGV trains that run throughout France.
| Frecciarossa trains* | |
| Sales open | Travel period |
| On sale already | Sun 13 Dec 2026 - Sun 10 Jan 2027 |
| Date TBC | Mon 11 Jan - Fri 02 July 2027 |
*Frecciarossa trains are the high-speed Italian trains that run between Paris and Oulx.
| TGV Lyria trains* | |
| Sales open | Travel period |
| Wed 30 Sept 2026 | Sun 13 Dec 2026 - Wed 31 March 2027 |
| Thur 12 Nov 2026 | Thur 01 April - Fri 02 July 2027 |
*TGV Lyria trains are the high-speed TGV trains that run between France and Switzerland.
| OUIGO trains* | |
| Sales open | Travel period |
| Wed 30 Sept 2026 | Sun 13 Dec 2026 - Fri 02 July 2027 |
*OUIGO trains are the no-frills, cheapo version of a TGV. They have much less legroom, no café-bar, no Wi-Fi, and you have to pay a charge for each item of luggage. They run on a limited number of routes in France.
| INTERCITÉS trains* | |
| Sales open | Travel period |
| Wed 30 Sept 2026 | Sun 13 Dec 2026 - Wed 06 Jan 2027 |
| Thur 12 Nov 2026 | Thur 07 Jan - Wed 31 Mar 2027 |
| Wed 27 Jan 2027 | Thur 01 Apr - Fri 02 July 2027 |
*Intercités trains are non-high-speed (but still fast) trains that run in France, including the SNCF's sleeper service, Intercités de Nuit.
What time do the above trains go on sale?
It's a good question. In recent years, SNCF has refused to give an exact time. But the likely time is 06:00 French time, i.e., 05:00 UK time.
So the evening before, get the scented candles out, run a nice bath and then drift off to an early slumber.
Nightjet trains
Nightjet trains have just gone on sale. You can book them up to 330 days ahead.
Find out more about these journeys in our Eurostar + Nightjet guide.
Travelski Night Express
TNE tickets are already on sale for the whole of the 2026–27 season.
Find out more about these journeys in our Eurostar + Travelski Night Express guide
Eurostar Snow
Eurostar Snow tickets are already on sale for the whole of the 2026–27 season.
Find out more about these journeys in our Eurostar Snow guide