SNCF Voyageurs Ocean

    SNCF Voyageurs Océan

    SNCF Voyageurs Océan is the SNCF Voyageurs subsidiary that will operate the Nantes-Bordeaux and Nantes-Lyon lines from 13 December 2026. The French government has chosen SNCF Voyageurs' 10-year offer from three bids.
    Updated on 18 July 20255-minute read
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    To be ready on 13 December 2026, we are relying on our recognised expertise and are already fully mobilised.

    SNCF Voyageurs Océan is working to develop mobility, strengthen the territorial network, build a sustainable future, and provide a reliable public service that is accessible to everyone.

    SNCF Voyageurs has been selected by the French government to operate the Nantes-Bordeaux and Nantes-Lyon TET lines with its INTERCITÉS offer. It won the tender against two other candidates (RENFE and Le Train).

    Our ambition:
    to provide better links between regions while respecting the environment.

    Come on board! Heading for 13 December 2026 with SNCF Voyageurs Océan

    SNCF Voyageurs Ocean

    An enhanced service


    On your Nantes-Bordeaux line, we will be increasing the number of daily return trips: from 4 at present to 5, and even 6 on Fridays and Sundays.

    On the Nantes-Lyon line, we will be increasing capacity to better meet your needs.

    More seats available

    In response to ever-increasing demand, we will be offering more seats and bicycle spaces.
     

    A simplified and accessible price range

    With a price ceiling for everyone, all year round, options and promotions.
     

    Modernised customer relations

    A dedicated centre, which can also be contacted via WhatsApp, for responsive, personalised support throughout your journey.
     

    Enhanced services and partnerships

    Mobile catering and on-board water fountains, a convivial and quiet area, personalised passenger information, an enhanced entertainment portal, partnerships to help you get around before and after the station, and much more.

    Practical and innovative, before, during and after your journey, new features await you!
     

    A new maintenance site

    High Environmental Quality certified, it will be at the heart of our commitment to your safety, punctuality and satisfaction.
     

    A greener, low-carbon offer

    We'll be using B100 diesel, applying eco-driving and eco-parking, while working together via a PPA to support renewable energy.

    +29%

    transport offer

    116

    trains per week

    -62%

    of CO2 per passenger per km

    96%

    carrier regularity

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    Come on board! Heading for 13 December 2026 with SNCF Voyageurs Océan : © Charlyne Labarre

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