Overview

• SNCF has opened ticket sales for TGV Inoui and Intercités trains covering March 31 to May 11, a period that includes the Easter holiday and popular May long weekends.
• Ticket prices have increased by an average of 1.5%, aligning with inflation, while SNCF cites rising operational costs as a key challenge.
• The company employs yield management pricing, offering lower fares for early bookings and off-peak travel, while peak times and last-minute bookings see higher prices.
• Sales for SNCF's low-cost Ouigo trains remain separate, with tickets available 45 days before departure for most routes, except for some extended availability on certain lines.
• Demand for tickets during sales openings has grown significantly, with over 1.7 million tickets sold in a single day for the 2024 holiday season.