SNCF French national railway operator, seem to take a leaf from the book of railway companies from the UK pricing structure, which is almost incomprehensible, even to the French!

Does this make sense to have to make a booking at the last minute, or is it the best book in advance? If you buy a train pass, or simply travel through special offers?

You can never be completely sure, although the general principle of paying the best deal can be found in advance. But, as the SNCF trying to determine the number of passengers on each train to optimize, you should also take into account the time and date of departure.

To help you through the maze of fares and tickets, here is a brief explanation of what is available.

Travel Prices

This is the standard SNCF ticket fare paid, regardless of their age.

Tickets can be purchased 90 days prior to or at the last minute.

They are also fully covered by the Act on the day of departure, but there is an amount of € 10 per ticket (or 50% of the price and less than € 20) if you are looking to pay on the day of room itself.

The nearer the departure date, tickets became more expensive, in some cases up to 50% more expensive for those tickets purchased at least one month in advance.

“Prem is

This is a pre-purchased tickets to leave at a certain date at a specific time.

Offer price reductions on tariffs Loisir to 70%.

They are not always available to all destinations in France, but most are direct trains.

There are different types of Prem is:

i. Standard Prem – the tickets are available between 3 months and 14 days before departure, cost between € 22 and € 33 for travel through France. Approximately 10% of all places on the French trains were reserved for the tickets.

ii. Prem Weekend – If you want to get to 0100 hours at your destination, and border crossings, these cards are also very good value. The cost is between € 25 and € 45 per ticket.

iii. Prem’s Dernier Minute – Last minute tickets are sold only through the Internet, provided that space is available to 60% cheaper than the normal rate. They are normally available 09:57 days before departure.

iv. Prem’s Vente Flash – This is a promotional tickets are available from time to time.

iDTGV

IDTGV is a low-cost high price, particularly aimed at young people, but for everyone!

The main purpose of the fee is to compete with budget airlines.

The service offers a choice of convenience, whether in a coach to relax, or the one on the disco dance!

There are also DVD rental and other high-tec offers available.

The train has the same route as usual catalyst, and yes, most are part of a regular TGV line.

There are day and night trains departing from most major stations in France.

Tickets are no longer a mere € 15 a means for many trips between the cities of France. Return train ticket to Paris from Bordeaux can be bought for € 38! The sooner you book, and you are flexible on times and dates, the ticket is cheaper.

Tickets can be booked up to six months ahead, and go buy after that date every three months.

Tickets are not refundable, but they can be replaced.

Tickets can only be purchased and printed online at the website iDTGV.

French Ticket

There are many different tickets available for the offer price of at least 25% reduction on standard rates.

They are usually valid for one year, and tickets are refunded.

Card also offers a “Miles,” which to build for tickets or gifts.

i. Carte 12-25 – the most interesting of all the cards that offer discounts to 60% off standard rates. The card costs € 49

ii. Carte Child + – available for children under 12 with a card that offers price reductions of up to four other persons accompanying the child. Price reduction of at least 25% on standard rates. Cost of the card is € 70 per year.

iii. Carte Senior – available to those aged 60 + it costs € 56 and offer lower prices by up to 50% on the standard rate.

iv. Carte escapades – available for those 26-59 years of age € 85 per year and offers discounts of up to 40% on standard cards, which must include a Saturday night.

o forfeit Bambino – child under 4 years old can travel free on an adult’s lap on the French train, but with this card will get their own seat. The price is € 8 20

vi. Carte Familles nombreuses – available to families with at least three children. It costs € 18 and a reduction of 30% and 75%.

The sale of tickets for the trains in France

Tickets for trains can be purchased either from the local railway SNCF or travel agent or online at www. Travel SNCF. com

Colour coding of tickets you an idea of the price range: orange group is the cheapest, with a blue and gray for normal for the most expensive.

Remember that iDTGV trains have purchased directly from their websites.

Moreover, there are other places where you can buy tickets for the undesirable, or where you can sell yourself.

Home pages are KelBillet. com, Trocdestrains. Com and Zepass. com

Enjoy your trip!

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