How can I purchase a train ticket from Paris to Annecy? Thank you!
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Uppsala, Sweden
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Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thank you, but I cannot find the English translation on this website. Are there any other website recommendations?
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8880 posts
Try this url
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
Posted by
Wengen
2494 posts
Most European Railway websites have an English version, but you may have to look for it. Either at the top, or at the bottom. In this case you scroll down, and you will see a drop down where you can select the country.
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London, UK
470 posts
You could look at Seat61 for advice on train travel.
Posted by
Middletown, RI
1227 posts
As mentioned, SNCF is the place to buy tickets. They are the ones that actually operate the trains—every one else is just a reseller.
Posted by
Chicago
8551 posts
if you find sncf hard to use then try trainline.eu. It is very user friendly and can be easily set to English not that you really need that for a train schedule. It also produces easily downloaded tickets. We have even sometimes found it a bit cheaper which makes no sense since there is a small fee in the ticket price. It lets you see the schedules and plan even if you decide to use sncf to buy.
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920 posts
When you go to the SNCF website up in the right hand corner is where you click on English (sometimes a British flag on websites) to get the English version. Also download the app. It’s super user friendly and your tickets/QR codes will be there for quick easy access when you need them. I found the app so convenient when in France a few months ago.
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3398 posts
I buy all my train tickets from the Trainline app, and have for many years. It's convenient because you won't have trouble with your credit card, it has a better search algorithm than SNCF, and your tickets are stored in the app as a QR code. Very easy and user-friendly.
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Long Beach, Ca, usa
1331 posts
The British flag is the symbol for English language, not the US flag. Sometimes hard to find. I usually check the "corners".
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35 posts
I second Trainline. Used them with ease and no surprises.
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New England
56 posts
I second Trainline and Seat 61. Have used both a lot. Do you use the free Google translate app? I have translated sections of text using it with my phone's camera. I was in Annecy for the first time a few months ago (off season) - really enjoyed it.