Rail travel in France Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
overview of rail transportation in France
About Rail travel in France
The Frenchnational railway networkis managed bySNCF Réseau, a branch of the nationalised companySNCF(Société nationale des chemins de fer français). Passenger trains are operated by different companies: Each company has its own conditions of carriage, and most of them do not accept SNCF discount cards for international journeys (OuiGo is also distinct from SNCF within France despite being owned by SNCF). The SNCF websiteTimetables in station(in English) andGares & Connexions(French only) provide live train schedules, keeping you informed about platform numbers and delays. This information is also available on smartphones via the free applicationSNCF.
Rail travel in France Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 5 sections including: