I am ready to book my December tickets from Paris to Strasbourg for 2 for mChristmas market.. Ouigo is popping up somewhat cheaper. I have read mixed reviews on this train. It is under 2 hrs so don't need drinks and food etc, small bags for market purchases. However I don't want problems. Thoughts
Thank you
Posted by
Sweden
6455 posts
Ouigo is SNCF's low cost brand. https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/ouigo.htm
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2411 posts
Not on that route, but I have traveled on Ouigo. Paid a bit extra to assure my suitcase was acceptable and made sure I was there at the required early time. Otherwise it was just fine.
Posted by
Paris
6920 posts
How much cheaper? I remember 39€ for the TGV Inouï tickets you found, so it cannot be much less for Ouigo. Ouigo has a 30-minute check-in requirement which is very annoying, and the seating is significantly less comfy than a second-class TGV Inoui.
Posted by
Paris
9677 posts
⬆️⬆️ what Balso said.
Posted by
Chicago
8096 posts
Balso nails it. Ouigo trains are apparently designed to be uncomfortable. The seats undoubtedly are molded to someone's comfort but not mine -- VERY uncomfortable molded plastic with no adjustment possible at all so the miserable position is the one you have to live with. TGV is worth the extra money if they are available on your route.
Posted by
OP
State Center, IA, United States
34 posts
Thank you all, did not book with Ouigo.