OUIGO ou TGV INOUI : quelle différence ?

OUIGO or TGV INOUI? It's easy to get tangled up! Both are SNCF Voyageurs brands running on the same high speed network, but with two different philosophies. We'll give you the lay of the land, so you know exactly what you're getting into (and where to put your suitcases!).

OUIGO: the best value for money around (in all modesty) :

• Starting prices from €19 for adult OUIGO High Speed tickets
• From €10 to €59 for OUIGO Train Classique
• An attractive €5 fare is offered for children on OUIGO Train Classique, and €8 on OUIGO High Speed, depending on the destination
• It's worth noting that 25% of OUIGO seats are sold for less than €25
• Hand luggage and a cabin bag are included free of charge

INOUI: a flexible offer with the Carte Avantage

• With INOUI, you can optimise the price of your train ticket by using the Carte Avantage
• With the Carte Avantage, you can benefit from preferential fares
  • €49 for a short journey
  • €69 for a medium-length journey
  • €89 for a long journey

INOUI pricing is dynamic and adjusts according to demand and how far in advance you book.

OUIGO offers a wide range of flexible options:

• OUIGO Essentiel formula to keep your budget under control by paying only for the services you need
• OUIGO Plus formula (€9 for an adult, €0 for a child if the adult has taken this option)
• XL or extra bag for more space
• Seat choice for a personalised experience (with a power socket or a view of your luggage...)
• OUIFI/OUIFUN to stay connected and enjoy an offer of exclusive content to entertain you throughout the journey
• The OUIGOFLEX option lets you change trains free of charge up to 30 minutes before departure
• For bikes, OUIGO offers a dedicated option (€5 dismantled in a cover, €10 not dismantled on Train Classique).

Conversely, INOUI includes additional services
TGV INOUI includes several services to enrich your travel experience. On board, you enjoy free Wi-Fi to stay connected and power sockets at every seat. To make getting around easier, a valet service is also available. Those who want to work on the move will appreciate the dedicated workspaces. If you're travelling with your bike, you can reserve a space, subject to availability.
 

When it comes to comfort, the main difference between OUIGO and INOUI is class. With OUIGO, you travel in a single class for everyone, with seat selection (for an extra charge), allowing you, for example, to have a socket at hand to charge your electronic devices. With TGV INOUI, you can choose between travelling in 1st or 2nd class, each offering features to suit your wishes.

Ticket exchange flexibility is a major distinction: OUIGO's OUIGOFLEX option lets you change your journey an unlimited number of times up to 30 minutes before departure (with a possible fare adjustment), whereas INOUI generally allows changes up to 7 days before departure and, case by case, up to 6 days before, with tickets becoming non-exchangeable and non-refundable after departure.