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SNCF opens holiday train reservations for Christmas 2026

SNCF has opened ticket sales for the 2026 Christmas and New Year holiday period. For TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS services, reservations cover travel from December 13, 2026, to January 6, 2027. OUIGO bookings extend much further, with availability through July 2, 2027. International connections to destinations such as Luxembourg, Brussels, Freiburg, Italy, and Spain are also included in the sales launch.

To meet high seasonal demand, SNCF is increasing capacity. This includes providing up to 36,000 additional seats per week for TGV INOUI services heading to the Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar, as well as 300,000 extra seats for travel to the Alps.

Travelers are encouraged to book early to secure better rates and availability, as prices can rise significantly closer to departure dates. Some reports indicate that waiting until the week of travel can increase costs by up to 30% on certain routes. Additionally, the low-cost OUIGO service is resuming a daily Paris-Nancy route starting December 13.

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Air France · Colmar · Nantes · OUIGO · Paris · SNCF · TGV Inoui · Toulouse · Trainline · Trenitalia

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