How can I buy bus tickets in France?

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I'm going to Chambery which is located in the Rhone Alpes region of France. I know that in the US and Canada you have to carry exact change to board public buses.

  1. Is that the case in France too?
  2. Where can I buy buss passes in France? Are there any special shops, stores where I can purchase them?

I would appreciate anyone's reply. I'm a little bit nervous regarding navigating around France during my stay there since I've been told that only a very few people speak English.






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How can I pay bus in France?

Where to Buy Tickets and Passes? Tickets are available at automatic machines at all metro, RER, Tramway stations and some bus stations. You can pay there in cash or by credit card.

Can you buy a bus ticket on the bus in France?

You can buy tickets in advance at a machine at the bus stop, a local tobacconist (tabac), or on-board from the driver.

How much does it cost to ride the bus in France?

As of October 2020, a single ticket costs 1.90 euros, while a bus ticket purchased onboard is 2 euros. A package of 10 tickets ("un carnet") may be purchased for 16.90 euros, or 8.45 euros for children under 10.

Is the bus in France free?

In France, more towns and cities are introducing different forms of free public transport. But could fare-free policies ever be rolled out to major cities like Paris? In September 2018, the northern French city of Dunkirk underwent a quietly radical transformation: it made its public transport system free.



Where to buy Paris public transportation tickets (RATP) | Metro, BUS, RER, Tram (Part one)




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