Wednesday, August 28, 2024 In September, the French national rail operator SNCF is launching a series of special discounts aimed at making train travel more affordable for both domestic and international routes. The promotion, dubbed ‘traincroyables’—a clever blend of the words “train” and “incroyables” (incredible)—will run until September 30. These offers, available on a first-come, first-served basis, are not just limited to specific groups but are open to all travelers.
The promotion includes a variety of discounted tickets, railcards, and international travel options that are expected to have significant global effects on the travel industry. The discounts include a broad range of options designed to appeal to different types of travelers. One of the first offers is a substantial €80 discount on the Carte Liberté, reducing its price to €299.
This card is particularly attractive as it offers 100% flexible tickets that can be exchanged or reimbursed even after departure, along with fixed prices on numerous routes and discounts on upgrades to business class. This promotion is notably available to all travelers, including those who do not hold a professional work contract, removing the usual requirement for a company letter to receive the discount. Another offer, running on September 4 and 5, features 200,000 tickets for OuiGo, SNCF’s low-cost, high-speed train service, at just €19.
This is expected to draw a significant number of budget-conscious t.