Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the SNCF online ticket service is truly practical.

Not only does the website www.voyages-sncf.com (new window) enable you to find the information you need, but it also lets you to make a reservation, pay for your tickets for journeys in France and Europe and have them sent to your home address (if you order them at least 4 days before departure), or print them (for Prem’s, Last Minute Offers and iDTGV tickets) - any day, any time.

Several prices are displayed for each train – so you can choose the one that suits you best: by price, time, direct journey or connecting service. If prices for 1^st class seats are cheaper than second class, they are promoted in priority. Train cancellation insurance is also available on the site (€2.50 per ticket). This enables you to get a full refund on your ticket, subject to conditions.

The very useful Alerte Résa service will e-mail you to inform you when tickets for a specific journey you have previously bookmarked are put on sale, giving you a greater choice of times
and fares.