Cheap train tickets in France
Getting cheap train tickets in France can be a real benefit for the budget minded. By booking your train tickets in advance, either on the day the tickets become available or just after, you can save even more money on rail fares than you think.
By booking your train tickets this way, you can certainly make the trip much better value for money. And if you are looking for cheap train tickets to the French cities of Paris, Lyon, Marseille or Bordeaux, you can book now with us, and save now.
How to buy cheap train tickets in France
Generally, train fares increase as the departure date approaches. Our secret to finding cheap train tickets in France? Book these tickets in advance. Our site and our app help you plan your trip by telling you train schedules and ticket prices.
We show you your departure route, potential delays and even the number of stops on the day of departure, on our mobile app. If you want to know more about booking cheap train tickets online, keep reading.
Our top tips
Book in advance
Train tickets usually go on sale around three months before the date of travel. Book in advance to make sure to get the cheapest option as those tend to sell out, which leaves only the more expensive tickets. Did you know the same applies to buses in France? If you're weighing up your travel options, have a look at our guide to buses and the French coach network.
Travel with OUIGO and Intercités sleeper train
When travelling in France, you can benefit from very cheap train tickets by travelling with the low-cost train service OUIGO. Intercités sleeper trains is also a great option for saving money both on train tickets and accommodation (you can go from Paris to Toulouse, Rodez, Briançon and Latour-de-Carol in both directions). When searching for tickets, we'll display all available tickets and options, highlighting the cheapest ones.
Benefit from special offers
Have a look out for deals and offers. When travelling in a group of at least four people, you can benefit from group savings (Pack Tribu). And when travelling with your family, you can benefit from discounted child fares (children under four years old travel for free).
Check out the latest discounts on French train travel you can book with us on our European train offers page.
Popular train journeys in France
When to buy cheap train tickets in France
Looking for a cheap SNCF ticket? There are many ways to travel cheaper with the French railway company. Whether aboard a TGV, an OUIGO or Intercity, there are plenty of good deals to save on your train tickets.
Cheap TGV tickets
Cheap OUIGO Tickets
Cheap Intercities Tickets
How to buy a cheap train ticket online
Following these simple steps could save you money on your train ticket.
- Visit our website or download our app.
- Put in your departure and arrival stations.
- Choose your travel date - most Prem's tickets go on sale between 3 to 6 months before the departure date. The sooner you book, the cheaper your train ticket will be.
- Do not forget to include your discount card or train pass, if you have one, in order to get a better price.
- Book!
Cheap train tickets to travel in Europe
You can not only book your trips on SNCF trains, but also with many other railway companies. The Trainline provides you with the most suitable fare in a number of European countries, including Germany, Italy and Spain.
If you want to book your cheap train tickets to these countries, do not hesitate to search for train tickets to the European destination of your choice when you search for your train tickets. This will give you a range of information to compare and save on the most popular journeys across Europe.
If you're all set, find out more about the French railway system by having a peek at out trains in France page.