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Trains in France
Train travel in France – who runs French trains, where to go and how to buy tickets
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France train tickets
Prem’s
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Seconde
Best for
Premiere
Best for
Business Premiere
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How pricing works for French train tickets
How to book train tickets in France
Buying train tickets in France with us
Collecting at the machine
Finding cheap train tickets
Rail passes in France
Interrail Pass
Eurail Pass
France rail map
Train companies in France
SNCF
OUIGO
TGV Lyria
Thalys
Renfe-SNCF
Eurocity
Types of trains in France
TGV
Intercités
TER
Sleeper trains
Train classes
Second Class
Available on all trains in France
First Class
Available on TGV and Intercités trains
Not available on TER and OUIGO trains
Popular rail routes
Paris to Lyon
Nice to Monaco
Paris to Nice
Paris to Bordeaux
Paris to Strasbourg
Trains from France to other countries
Places to visit in France
Côte d'Azur (French Riviera)
Trains to Cannes
Trains to Antibes
Trains to Nice
Main stations
Airport transfers
French Alps
Trains to Bourg Saint Maurice
Trains to Grenoble
Eurostar ski train
Main train stations
Paris
Trains to Paris
Main train stations
Airport Transfers
Bordeaux
Trains to Bordeaux
Main train station
Lyon
Trains to Lyon
Main train station
Airport transfers
Travel tips
Student/budget travellers
Visa requirements
Discounted train travel
Business travellers
Visa requirements
First Class or Standard Class?
Good to know
Buying train tickets
Can you buy tickets on the train?
Should I buy train tickets in advance?
Can you get train tickets on your phone?
On the train
Do I need a seat reservation?
Are dogs allowed on trains?
Can you take bikes on trains?
How much luggage can I take on French trains?
Miscellaneous
What is the high-speed train in France?
What are OUIGO trains?
What are TER trains?
Recommended itineraries
France 10-day itinerary
South of France 10-day itinerary
7 of the best day trips from Paris
How to spend a weekend in Paris
1 week in France itinerary
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Train travel in France – who runs French trains, where to go and how to buy tickets
Thinking about travelling on trains in France but not sure where to start? We’re here to help. The aim of this guide is to give anyone considering rail travel in France a strong understanding of how the rail system works and just how easy it is to buy tickets and travel by train. Whether you’re visiting France for a family holiday, a business trip, a backpacking adventure or studying in Paris for a semester, we’ve got you covered. From the train companies that operate in France, the types of trains and how to buy cheap French train tickets, keep reading to discover our guide to trains in France. What's in this guide? France train tickets
How to book
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France train map
Train companies in France
Types of train
Train classes
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France train tickets
There are four main train ticket types in France, read on for more information on each of the different ticket types and what they’re best for. Prem’s
The cheapest ticket type, Prem's go on sale up to three months in advance, usually at their cheapest price so tend to sell out quickly. They may be the cheapest but they are also the least flexible. Prem's tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable.