Is it worth the little extra to go 1st. Class over 2nd. Class? I have used the TGV on longer trips and have always used 1st. Class, but on this shorter trip would it be worth the little extra.
Never tried 2nd. Class.
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
I agree with Sam. The only time I've ever rode 1st class on French trains was 1979, when I had a Eurailpass.
Posted by
Green Bay
21152 posts
I honestly don't know why anyone would use first class. Only people on expense account who have someone else paying for their ticket or on a railpass that requires them the go in first.
Posted by
New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
Here's The Man in Seat 61's take on first and second class on the TGV, complete with photos: http://tinyurl.com/aqm24ah
Posted by
San Francisco
14980 posts
Hi, Going from Strasbourg to CDG or even to Paris, better 1st class on the TGV than on the 2nd. You will see the difference. The reservation is that much more expensive.
Posted by
Tempe, AZ, USA
1266 posts
Bill - Sometimes when you book on TGV-Europe you can find 1st class fares for as little as 10 € more than the 2nd class fare. In this case I would spring for the 1st class ticket.