TGV from Strasbourg to Paris is cheaper if starting from Karlsruhe. Why?
I want to travel from Strasbourg to Paris in October and found a price for 2 passengers for around €314 return.
I then found a connection from Karlsruhe (Germany) and got a price of €240 return. I'm 99% sure that the train stops in Strasbourg on the way.
Traveling via Karlsruhe would easily add over 2 hours to my journey. Strasbourg is closer for me (I live in Germany)
Why the price difference? Are there any restrictions for boarding in Strasbourg?
[Prices from voyages-sncf.com and bahn.de are very similar]
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Is it cheaper to buy TGV tickets in advance?
TGV high-speed trains, yes. TGV high-speed trains are all-reserved. All tickets for these trains come with a seat reservation automatically included and the price varies like air fares, so pre-book for the cheapest prices.Is the TGV expensive?
As you might expect, TGV trains are more expensive than "regular" speed trains in France. Before you buy your ticket, you might want to also compare budget European airfares, as you might be able to fly for cheaper.How far in advance can I book TGV tickets?
TGV tickets can usually be booked up to 90 days in advance. Journeys with a connection to a TGV train in France can usually be booked up to 90 days in advance but this can vary. Journeys connecting to Thalys trains to France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany usually go on sale 120 days in advance but this can vary.CAB RIDE TGV ENTRE STRASBOURG ET LORRAINE TGV
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