Going from Paris to Avignon in May but I like doing things at the last minute. I don't want to make a reservation on Ouigo, rather buy it when I'm ready to leave. Can I do this?
Posted by
Chicago
7834 posts
Nope you can only buy them in advance online. The TGV serves that route and will sell you a ticket last minute however
Posted by
Florida, USA
12172 posts
Not Ouigo but you can buy tickets at either a ticket window or ticket kiosks, at the station, for the next train.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16893 posts
Comments above are making the distinction (which I hope you recognize) between traditional, "full service" TGV Inoui trains and the more recently developed OUIGO budget brand of equally fast trains. The first is more expensive, especially to buy on short notice, but the second has more restrictions, including the required online purchase procedure (described at www.ouigo.com).
Posted by
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
4044 posts
Last-minute travel decisions are very often costly these days. It's become a luxury to travel on a whim and discounts are rare. Trains and planes can control their load factors so that their prices only rise and a walk-up customer may pay double, or more, than someone who planned and purchased months ahead. Sorry.
Posted by
Paris
6888 posts
When in May? It is a busy travel day due to the numerous holidays, and trains around those holidays will be fully booked. Some might be fully booked already! Frankly, I'd bite the bullet and book now. TGV Inoui Tickets are part-refundable anyway.