TGV ticket price appreciation as departure date approaches
I want to know the mechanics of how the SNCF increases their TGV fares as the departure date for a certain TGV trip approaches (or the train is getting fully booked).
That question may be too broad for the stack exchange format, so let me focus on the following well-delimited question which is inspired by what I read on this TA forum:
Are the fares for flexible tickets (is that TGV pro or TGV leisure?) for a given TGV journey fixed in time? Second: is -at any point in time- the price for a regular ticket lower than the one for the flexible ticket?
Feel free however to digress on other aspects of the mechanics behind TGV ticket appreciation if you have useful and relevant information.
As secondary additional information: I myself want to use the TGV from Nantes or Angers (I don't know yet which one) to Brussels somewhere during the weekend of 5-7 september 2018. I guess that's a local low-season for tourism and train occuations.
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Do train tickets get more expensive closer to departure date?
Most train companies release cheap advance tickets about 12 weeks before the date of travel, and they almost always go up in price over time. To get the best fare, it makes sense to book an advance ticket as soon as you can confirm the date and time you want to travel.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.How far in advance are TGV tickets released?
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.How far in advance can you book 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, 2022France's High Speed Rail System Explained
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