September is still a great time to explore France by train with the extended deals from French national rail operator SNCF. The ‘Les Jours Traincroyables’ campaign offers discounted tickets on Intercités, Ouigo, TER, and TGV INOUI trains throughout the month. Various flash sales will be happening until September 30, allowing travelers to secure cheap train travel in France and beyond.
The month of discounts kicks off with a Ouigo flash sale on September 4-5, offering 200,000 tickets for a maximum of €19 each. Another flash sale will be held from September 10-13, where 30,000 tickets between Normandy and Paris will be available for no more than €12 in the Nomad Train Flash Sale. Cheap tickets ranging from €3 to €13 will also be available in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and to or from Paris throughout the month.
If you are under 26 and traveling in Brittany, you can take advantage of tickets priced between €4 and €15. In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, under-28s can travel for just €2. Heading to the northern Hauts-de-France region, €2 train tickets with no age limit will be released daily throughout September. Additionally, travelers can enjoy a 40% group discount on TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes trains when traveling on Saturdays.
The train ticket deals in Europe aren’t limited to just French destinations. Between September 18-29, travelers can discover Europe with €39 tickets on TGV INOUI and TGV Lyria. TGV INOUI operates high-speed trains to over 200 destinations in France and Europe, while TGV Lyria runs between France and Switzerland. Another sale from September 23-27 will offer tickets from €19 to €29, with an upgrade to first-class costing just €1 extra.
For those looking for cheaper train travel in Europe throughout the year, the Carte Liberté offers fixed rate discounts to frequent travelers. The card is currently available at up to €80 off, providing travelers with consistent savings on train journeys. Take advantage of these deals and discounts to explore France and beyond by train this September and beyond.