How far in advance can I book my ticket?

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The best price... You know that sentence? Then you're probably expecting the sales opening.

What we call "Sales Opening" is simply the moment where your train tickets for a given period will be up for sale. When you're aware of that in advance you can plan your trip in peace.

Are you ready? On 13 October 2016 your train tickets for the winter season will be up for sale at the best price. See you on Voyages-sncf.com

Note: Railwork may exceptionally delay the opening of reservations for some trains. Find more information on our dedicated page.

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For travel on national TGV & INTERCITES, TGV Luxembourg & TGV Brussels

Tickets on sale 3 months in advance.

For travel on TGV France Italy, TGV France Spain, TGV ICE, TGV Lyria and Eurostar

For travel on TGV France Italy, TGV France Spain, TGV ICE, TGV LYRIA, RENFE :

Sales of train tickets are usually open 4 months in advance.

For travel on Eurostar (between France, Belgium and the UK) :

Tickets on sale 6 months in advance.

Cancellation of Eurostar trains

We would like to inform you that tickets for certain Eurostar trains will be unavailable to purchase. View the list of applicable trains here.

Customers who have already made a reservation on these trains may choose a free exchange or refund.

For travel on Thalys

Tickets on sale 4 months in advance.

For travel on iDTGV, Ouigo and TER

For iDTGV travels :

Tickets on sale up to 6 months in advance.

For OUIGO travels :

You can book your tickets up to 9 months in advance.

For travel on TER :

Sales of train tickets are usually open 11 months in advance.

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