Services specially for you
Quiz: What does this symbol mean? ♿
It indicates that facilities are available to people with reduced mobility.
Ultra-comfort seats
Did you know? There are two spaces in 1st class (coaches 1 or 11) specially reserved for wheelchair users. That’s right, comfort is for everyone on TGV Lyria. *
No spaces available? Don’t panic. You can always opt for a regular booking if you are able to sit in a seat. Fold and stow your wheelchair, then settle into one of our comfortable seats.
Need assistance? Station staff will be happy to help. And you’ll find attentive service once on board.
*Psst. When booking, don’t forget to ask for one of these spaces.
Need to spend a penny? Our specially designed toilets are also accessible for people with reduced mobility.
💡 Good to know
A wheelchair is available on board TGV Lyria services to help you get about. Having a drink in the buffet coach or visiting the loo has never been easier. Just speak to the train manager.
Fares specially for you
On TGV Lyria, people with reduced mobility travelling in a wheelchair benefit from STANDARD fares with an automatic upgrade to STANDARD 1ERE.
♿ Wheelchair users fare | Regular STANDARD fare |
👨 Wheelchair user companion in STANDARD (up to 3 companions) | €12/CHF 12 |
👩 Wheelchair user adult companion in STANDARD 1ÈRE | 30% off regular semi-flex fare |
🐶 Wheelchair user child companion in STANDARD 1ÈRE | 60% off regular semi-flex fare |
For any other person with a disability or reduced mobility (PRM)*, only the companion is entitled to a special fare:
👨Companion to PRM (in STANDARD 1ERE) | €38/CHF 38 |
👩 Companion to PRM (in STANDARD) | €12/CHF 12 |
If two people with reduced mobility are travelling together, each must have a PRM ticket.
Guide dogs for the blind also travel free of charge on our trains.
💡 Don’t forget your eligibility documents (such as a disability card or medical certificate).
Our assistance services
When travelling from a French station
The station assistance service allows you to benefit from assistance when boarding and disembarking your TGV Lyria. Every effort is made to ensure your journey is a success.
Booking the best assistance for you and your luggage couldn't be easier. SNCF's Assist'enGare is available to help you up to 24 hours before your train's departure time.
Ready, steady... Book!:
- By phone, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, seven days a week:
- From France: 32 12 (free service + cost of a call)
- From abroad: +33 (0)9 72 72 00 92 (free service + cost of a call)
- Online via the station assistance booking form
- From a sales assistant in stations, shops, on SNCF Connect or in SNCF-approved travel agencies.
Find out more about the station assistance service.
Travelling from a Swiss station
Call the SBB Contact Center Handicap at least 24 hours before your departure. Make sure you have your seat and coach number to hand and a friendly adviser will do the rest.
Contact Center Handicap
Available every day from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Phone: +41 (0) 800 007 102 (freephone in Switzerland)
Phone: +41 (0)51 225 78 44
Fax: +41 (0) 51 225 70 90
By email: [email protected]
💡 Information: do you have a connecting train to / from London with Eurostar planned? If you are traveling with your guide / assistance dog, do not forget to register it at least 24 hours prior departure. For more information, please visit their dedicated page