I'm in the process of buying a ticket from Bayeux to Paris for June 19 on the TGV website. Leaving Bayeux at 16:36 arriving Caen at 16:52; then departing Caen at 17:03 arriving Paris at 19:16. Two questions; 1) I assume that I can buy my tickets with a Visa that is not chip and pin as long as I pick the tickets up as a station ticket counter and not the automated machines? 2) Why would tickets for two people ages 60+ cost € 57.40 and for two people ages 26 to 59 be € 42.80? Usually, it is the other way around. Hmmm. Thanks
Posted by
Moreno Valley, CA, USA
18 posts
tickets always cheaper for trains if under 26. Great bargin for the young set!
Sandi
Posted by
OP
Southwest, Florida
317 posts
Sandi, You may have misread my note. Why would age 60+ be more expensive than an adult ages 26 to 59? I realize students get a break
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10208 posts
Tom, 1) Yes.
2) That is strange because it's supposed to be -25% for 60 and over. Are you able to work directly on the SNCF website, which is in French? I wonder if you'd get better results.
Posted by
OP
Southwest, Florida
317 posts
George, I think it is there. Perhaps you didn't 'uncheck' the direct option. This trip has an 11 minute transfer in Caen and is not a direct train
Posted by
2081 posts
hi, you can p/u the tickets at one of the machines using a code giving to you at the time of purchse. Or you can do an e-ticket. or do as you suggest. just an fyi, there are direct trains from Bayeux to Paris. dont know what times tho. When i was there last march, my train was direct. happy trails.
Posted by
OP
Southwest, Florida
317 posts
Ray, yes there are direct trains but not at the time I'd like.
Posted by
OP
Southwest, Florida
317 posts
Bets, Opening up the English and French websites at the same time is a great idea! Thanks for the tip!