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SNCF holiday ticket sales open today with multiple service tiers available through early 2027.
SNCF has opened ticket sales for its Christmas and New Year holiday travel season, beginning September 30, 2026. Passengers can now book TGV INOUI and Intercités trains for December 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027, with OUIGO budget service extending availability through July 2, 2027. International European routes are bookable through March 28-31, 2027.
Ticket policies vary by service. TGV INOUI tickets are fully refundable up to 7 days before departure, providing flexibility for premium passengers. OUIGO budget tickets allow modifications with a 19-euro fixed fee, offering cost-conscious travelers an option to adjust plans at a set cost rather than purchasing new tickets outright.
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Holiday bookings span six months with staggered availability windows
Sales opened September 30, 2026. Premium TGV INOUI and Intercités service covers the December 13–January 6 holiday window. Budget OUIGO service extends further through July 2027, allowing passengers to plan spring and summer travel. International routes remain bookable through March 31, 2027, providing overlapping booking windows across service types.
Refund and modification policies differ significantly across service tiers
Premium TGV INOUI travelers gain full refundability up to 7 days before departure, maximizing planning flexibility. OUIGO budget passengers face a fixed 19-euro modification fee, trading refund flexibility for lower base fares. These tiered policies reflect different customer segments and pricing strategies across SNCF's service portfolio.