Is SNCF state owned?
Is SNCF state owned?
SNCF is wholly owned by the French State, which may not sell its shares in the company.
How far in advance do SNCF release tickets?
119 days in
All Renfe-SNCF tickets are released 119 days in advance. Previously they were released 92 days in advance. Renfe-SNCF operates trains between France and Spain.
What is the difference between TGV and Inoui?
No difference. inOui is the normal TGV service. OuiGo is the discount TGV service.
What is the difference between SNCF and Inoui?
InOui trains are basically rebranded TGVs and will act as SNCF’s premium high speed service to go alongside the low-cost Ouigo trains that offer budget rail tickets to various cities in France.
How far in advance can I book a train in France?
3 months
Booking horizon by country
| Country | Booking Horizon |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3 months (90 days) |
| France | 3 months with seasonal variation |
| Germany | 3 months (90 days) |
| Italy | 2-6 months, depending on the train type* |
What are SNCF Intercities trains?
SNCF Intercities trains serve major stations and destinations in all parts of France. These SNCF trains link the major Paris stations with destinations such as Le Havre, Lyon and Bordeaux in comfort and speed.
How does SNCF maps find train routes?
Their exact route depends on many variables, including the type of rolling stock, the rails, and the train path 1 they’re assigned to. Here again, SNCF Maps compares all of the cold information from the rail network to hot, real-time data to give you the train’s route with extreme accuracy.
What is a TER train in France?
TER trains are the most frequently run in France, with up to 7,500 services a day across the country! As well as regional routes, TER services are also important commuter trains into and departing most major French cities. There’s more to the SNCF network than the TGV, TER and Intercity trains.
