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Finding the station

Before taking your TGV Lyria train, you can obtain information about how to find your departure station on this website.

Whether you are departing from Paris or from Geneva , Lausanne, Bern , Zurich or Basel in Switzerland, here are practical information about the public transport available. 

Good to know

To ensure the prompt departure of TGV Lyria trains, all passengers must be aboard at the latest 2 minutes prior to the departure time, beyond which access to the train cannot be guaranteed.

 Paris

Public transport

The French capital has a vast public transport network serving Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l’Est, including the métro (underground), RER (rapid transit system), buses and coaches.

Paris Gare de Lyon :


Métro (underground) : Lignes ,
RER : and
Bus : 20, 24, 63, 65

To help you find your way around, download the map of the Paris underground or use the RATP (Autonomous Transit Operator of Paris) interactive map

Luggage lockers

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Parkings

The train stations in Paris are easy to access by car.
Pay parking spaces are available.

Car parks

Paris Gare de Lyon :


Chalon Sud : EFFIA
Rue de Chalon
Tel : 01 43 42 59 60

Lyon Diderot : EFFIA Stationnement
198 rue de Bercy
Tel : 0 825 888 826

Méditerranée : SAEMES
Place Henri Fresnay - 1 rue de Chalon
Tel : 01 43 07 48 58

Météor : VINCI PARK
191 rue de Bercy
Tel : 01 44 68 01 23

Paris Lyon : CODEPARK
193 rue de Bercy
Tel : 01 40 04 61 26

Bicycle parking


The train stations in Paris are easy to access by bicycle: using the “Vélib” (self-service bicycle transit system) or your own bicycle. Free bicycle parking is available.

Paris Gare de Lyon :


Place Louis Armand
Motorbike parking permitted

Niveau 0, rue de Bercy
Motorbike parking permitted

Niveau 0, rue de Chalon
Motorbike parking permitted


Switzerland : Basel

Public transport

Basel station is served by a vast public transport network of buses, trams and trains
Tram: lines 1, 2, 8, 10, 11, 16
Bus: lines 30, 50
S-Bahn train: lines S1, S3, S6
RegioExpress and Intercity trains 

To help you find your way around, download the map of  public transport of the city of Basel or the region of Basel.

 

For information about public transport in this city, visit the website www.bvb.ch 

Luggage lockers

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Car parking:

Centralbahnparking
Gartenstrasse 150, 4052 Basel
Tel : 061 270 96 96
Pay parking. Bike parking permitted.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

You can find details of other car parks at  www.parkleitsystem-basel.ch

Bicycle parking:

Sheltered parking for 650 bicycles is provided two minutes from the platforms.
Pay parking
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Switzerland : Bern

Public transport

Bern station is served by a vast public transport network of trams, buses and trains.

Tram: lines 3, 5, 9
Bus: lines 10-14, 17, 19-21, 30
S-Bahn train: lines S1-S9, S44, S51, S52
RegioExpress and Intercity trains

To help you find your way around, download the map of public transport of the city of Bern or the region of Bern.

For information about public transport in this city, visit the website www.bernmobil.ch  

Luggage lockers

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Car parking:

Bahnhof Parking AG
Parkterrasse 14
Tel : 031 311 22 52
Pay parking. Note: bike parking is not permitted.

For further information regarding fares and timetables, visit  www.bahnhofparking.ch

Bicycle parking:

Gare de Berne (Bern station)
Tel : 031 311 16 87 or 031 312 44 34
Pay parking
Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm

For further information visit : www.railcity.ch

Switzerland : Geneva

Public transport

Geneva station is served by a vast public transport network of trams, buses and trains.

Tram: lines 13-16
Bus: lines 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 19, 27 29, D, F, V, Z
Regio, RegioExpress and Intercity trains

To help you find your way around, download the map of public transport of the city of Geneva or the region of Geneva.

For information about public transport in this city, visit the website www.tpg.ch 

Luggage lockers

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Car parking:

Entrance opposite the station.
Place Cornavin
Tel.: 022 827 44 90
Pay parking , bike parking permitted subject to monthly or annual ticket.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

For further information regarding fees, parking and opening hours, visit the car park website 

Bicycle parking:

There is a new, free, sheltered bicycle parking facility at the station. It is located in the former customs area next to the left luggage ticket desks. Access is via a ramp from Place Cornavin/Passage des Alpes.

Switzerland : Lausanne

Public transport

Lausanne station is served by a vast public transport network of métro, bus and trains.

Métro (underground): line M2
Bus: lines 1, 3, 5, 45
S-Bahn train: lines S1-S4, S11, S21
RegioExpress and Intercity trains

To help you find your way around, download the map of public transport of the city of Lausanne or the region of Lausanne.

For information about public transport in this city, visit the website www.t-l.ch 

Luggage lockers

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Car parking:

Gare de Lausanne SA (Lausanne station)
Rue du Simplon 32
Tel.: 021 617 67 44
6 disabled spaces and 17 mobility spaces
Note: bike parking not permitted

For further information regarding fees and access, visit the car park website

Switzerland : Zurich

Public transport

Zurich station is served by a vast public transport network of trams, buses and trains.

Tram: lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14
Bus: lines 31, 46
S-Bahn train: lines S2-S12, S14-S16, S21, S24
RegioExpress and Intercity trains

To help you find your way around, download the map of public transport of the city of Zurich or the region of Zurich.

For information about public transport in this city, visit the website www.vbz.ch

 

CFF Lounge in Zurich

 

The CFF lounge at Zurich central station is open every day from 6.00am to 9.00pm for TGV Lyria customers travelling in 1st Class.
It offers complimentary soft drinks, Internet access and a selection of newspapers and magazines so that you can relax before or after your journey.
The CFF lounge at Zurich central station is on the 2nd floor of the south wing, near the “Au Premier” restaurant.

For further information, visit www.cff.ch/lounge    

 

Luggage lockers

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Car parking:

Parkhaus Gessnerallee
Gessnerallee 14
8001 Zurich
Tel.: 044 411 88 40
Pay parking

For further information regarding car parking, visit the car park website

Bicycle parking:

The “parking à vélo sud” (South bicycle park) provides sheltered parking for 650 bicycles. Entrance to the bicycle park is via platforms 51-54.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 6.30am – 11pm
Sat 8am – 10pm
Sun 8am – 10pm

Information available on 043 317 95 11 or at www.railcity.ch
The first 24 hours are free.

 

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