France: when can I buy a ticket on the train?
I've heard announcements on trains in France saying (I paraphrase):
if you haven't been able to buy a ticket, you should buy one from the nearest conductor as soon as possible
When traveling on a train from Lyon to Givors I tried to buy a ticket as the train was leaving the station and was fined as I hadn't purchased a ticket "2 minutes prior to departure".
On which trains in France can I buy a ticket on the train, and how can I know when this is acceptable?
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How far in advance can you buy train tickets in France?
Booking horizon by countryCountryBooking HorizonBelgium3 months (90 days)France3 months with seasonal variationGermany3 months (90 days)Italy2-6 months, depending on the train type*7 more rows•Mar 31, 2022How early can you buy a train ticket?
Typically, train companies release their Advance tickets 12 weeks before the departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance! Only a limited number of tickets will be available, so be quick to secure yours as the fare can rise as the date of travel gets nearer.How do you buy a train ticket in French?
As mentioned before, to get the best price on tickets, it's advisable to book at least one month in advance. Most National Rail Services start selling train tickets 60-90 days before the date of departure.Learn French: How to take the train and Buy tickets at machine
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