Delays in connecting train

[ajisb123]

I have booked TGV Lyria 9203 from Paris to Basel using the SNCF website; the train is scheduled to reach Basel at 10.26 am. Now I am looking to book supersaver ticket on IR 27 from Basel to Luzern through SBB app, which is scheduled to deaprt from Basel at 11.16 am. Wanted to check couple of things:

1. The arrival for TGV Lyria 9203 and departure of IR27 are from the same terminal/ station? If not, how can I reach from one station to another?

2. If my incoming train is delayed from Paris and I miss the train from Basel to Luzern, do I need to buy a fresh ticket for Basel to Luzern?

[RolandP · Accepted solution]

Hello @ajisb123 

1. The TGV will arrive at Basel SBB station, from where the IR 27 service to Lucerne will depart, too. The change will not take more than 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the amount of baggage you will carry.

2. If the TGV is arriving late, yes, you would have to buy a new ticket since the entire trip is not booked all in one ticket. You can ask for a refund of the Super Saver ticket in that case. Buying national Super Saver tickets is not a good idea when arriving from international destinations, neither is it a good idea when arriving by air. However, TGV services are usually very reliable, apart from the days where they the staff is on strike; a 50 minutes transfer is sufficient and well doable.

Best regards,
Roland