Operator profileSNCF Intercités de Nuit
Intercités de Nuit is SNCF's domestic French night-train network, radiating from Paris Austerlitz to the Alps, Pyrenees and Mediterranean coast. The network was state-subsidised from 2017 after near-total closure and has since kept legacy routes running, including seasonal winter ski trains.
Key facts
Older Corail-type couchette and reclining-seat carriages; no ensuite private cabins on this network.
Standard SNCF free baggage allowance.
No formal check-in; board at the platform.
Standard SNCF fare rules; cheapest 'Petits Prix' fares are largely non-exchangeable.
Paris–Latour-de-Carol has been suspended since 18 February 2026 after a landslide damaged the line between Foix and Ax-les-Thermes. Paris–Briançon runs mainly in the winter ski season.
Rail passes
Reservation compulsory with limited pass-holder allocation on each train; a reservation fee applies.
Routes operated
Nice 
11h 44m
Intercités de Nuit
How to book SNCF Intercités de Nuit
- Check the route and date on our route page, then note the cabin you want.
- Go to the operator’s own booking site — we never resell or mark up fares.
- Pick your cabin: prices rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
- Bring photo ID for border crossings, and arrive a few minutes before departure — there is no airport-style check-in.
We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance can you book SNCF Intercités de Nuit?
Tickets usually go on sale around 90 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.
Does SNCF Intercités de Nuit accept Interrail and Eurail passes?
Reservation compulsory with limited pass-holder allocation on each train; a reservation fee applies.
What cabins does SNCF Intercités de Nuit offer?
SNCF Intercités de Nuit sells Seat, Couchette. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.
What is the luggage policy on SNCF Intercités de Nuit?
Standard SNCF free baggage allowance.
Can I cancel or change a SNCF Intercités de Nuit ticket?
Standard SNCF fare rules; cheapest 'Petits Prix' fares are largely non-exchangeable.
Which routes does SNCF Intercités de Nuit run?
We track 4 SNCF Intercités de Nuit routes, including Paris–Nice, Paris–Toulouse, Paris–Briançon.