Gardian Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Our younger son lives and works in the Czech Republic and travels to us in southern France at least twice a year. He won’t fly, so normally travels by rail via Germany (overnight hotel stop).This year, instead of being in the UK for Christmas, we’ve had to change our plans and I set about booking his return the other day.The SNCF website gave me a fare of €320 single in second class, which was to say the least a bit steep! Something made me look at the Trainline site, not really expecting it to be any better.Answer was €150 incl an upgrade to first class. Now, explain that. Same trains, tickets emailed to here immediately, easy to use site.I doubt btw that using them would be better than for example Eurostar’s site for travel to / from the UK (generally, the price is the price), but anything else might warrant a look-see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I've discovered the Rome2rio site. Very useful for travel information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Gardian, an excellent price.Cendrillon, it can be a very useful site but I find it needs double-checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 Out of interest I also looked at the Trainline site. Nantes to Paris 18 Dec, cheapest 74€However, Oui SNCF (which we have used recently), same day, direct train, cheapest 16€!You really have to shop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 “You really have to shop around”.Quite right Lehaut. Useful though to have another string to one’s proverbial bow.Certainly saved a packet in our case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoleBa Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 If you were shocked back then about the prices, you should look now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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