Is Trainline good for France?

Trainline is an established ticket retailer in France. As a trusted partner of SNCF and Eurostar, you can use Trainline to reach almost any French station (excluding Paris Metro, RER and Transilien regional services – these aren't usually sold online by any third-party ticket retailer).



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sncf, the market leader in train travel and mobility with over 14 million unique users, now becomes SNCF Connect! SNCF Connect is the new go to platform for simpler, smoother and cleaner transportation, throughout France. Organise all your bookings and manage all your trips, big or small, in one easy-to-use app.

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Yes, Trainline is legitimate. Their app and website connect directly to rail and coach carriers' ticketing platforms so every ticket you buy through Trainline is valid for travel.

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In some cases, Trainline's bus and bus/train combo options are worthwhile. In our extensive testing, it's the number one result for the best train fares in Europe.

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From live times and disruptions info to split tickets and price alerts for the cheapest tickets, the Trainline app gives you control of your journey. It makes train and coach travel across the UK and the rest of Europe easy.

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Trainline is accredited by National Rail to provide information, timetables and sell tickets for the UK rail industry. If you're after information about National Rail, you've come to the right place. National Rail is the public facing brand of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).

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Take the (slow) train – Train travel in Europe is cheap and it's the easiest way to get around France. The TGV line can be expensive, but if you get the slow train or have a Eurail pass, you'll save money. Drink wine – In France, the wine is cheaper than water (well, almost!).

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The booking fee you pay is calculated depending on whether you book on our website or on our app, when you are purchasing your ticket, and the value of your ticket.

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Bolt is a ride-hailing app commonly used in Paris. It offers four different kinds of VTC (private hire vehicles) to accommodate all needs. The options are economy, comfort, luxury, and 6-seater. Rides on Bolt can be reserved anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 days in advance.

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Through 2019 and into 2020, Trainline progressively added the European ticket functionality of www.trainline.eu to their main global website www.thetrainline.com. www.trainline.eu disappeared on 22 September 2020 leaving just www.thetrainline.com selling all tickets.

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Advance purchase (a week to several months in advance) can save you significant money in many countries (most notably Austria, Britain, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden), especially for faster or longer rides.

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There are no strict luggage limits on trains in mainland Europe. Eurostar allows each adult two pieces of luggage each, each measuring up to 85cm, so large suitcases are no problem. You'll also be able to take a piece of hand luggage each, as well as pushchairs and prams at no additional charge.

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Train travel in Europe is generally far more comfortable than flying. At the end of the day, traveling Europe by train is immensely more comfortable than flying. There's less hassle, more comfortable seats, more ease of moving around, often better views, and more control over your environment.

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The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.

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