Could anyone tell me the best way and/or website to reserve a one-way TGV ticket from Paris to Avignon in February? I tried SNCF.com but can't seem to get any information in English (my French is not up to speed yet...). Also, what might be a realistic price for a ticket for 2 adults? Thanks!
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Go to http://www.voyages-sncf.com and click on the Union Jack button on the lower left side for English. Ticket prices depend on class, how far in advance you book them, and how many conditions you're willing to accept.....no refund, no return PREMs tickets would be the cheapest...but you must book ASAP to get them.
Posted by
Reseda, CA, USA
196 posts
You can buy a ticket for one way tgv or book a reservation if you have a rail pass.
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
RailEurope will cost you a lot more than ordering through SNCF.
Posted by
in a train schedule...
267 posts
The SNCF in English
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
The SNCF site will definitely offer you the best price. To have the best chance of getting a PREM'S fare, book as soon as the 90-day window opens. Leave France as the default country, do NOT choose cancellation insurance, and print your own ticket at home.
Posted by
Reseda, CA, USA
196 posts
That is good to know about the SNCF directly. I wasn't aware that you could print out the ticket. I assumed that it would be easier to have the ticket or rez mailed from rail europe. Thank you everyone for making this site so great.
Posted by
OP
Ohio
16 posts
Thanks to everyone for their comments - very helpful.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Jeff, with SNCF the options for collecting your ticket depend upon what type it is. PREM'S for travel solely within France are the only tickets you can print yourself. PREM'S tickets for international routes must be mailed to an address in Europe--a hotel, for example. (North America is off limits.) Standard tickets can be picked up at any train station or SNCF boutique.
Posted by
Powell Butte, OR, USA
6 posts
All of the above comments are great, I would only add this....If you are a Amtrak rider be aware that if your ticket says 11:00 don't get there at 11:01 unless you want some pictures of your train leaving. French trains are very punctual.