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Megg,I'm hoping some of you might be able to help me work out how to return to Paris from SJPP.
Is it true there is only one train a day that leaves in the afternoon from SJPP that connects to the Paris train in Bayonne and travels overnight arriving early the next morning? I've been trying to see the options and this is the only one I can find. I need to be in Paris the evening of Friday May 9th and would prefer to arrive mid afternoon or as close to that as possible. The only train I can find has me arriving about 7am and after 6 weeks away I suspect a long day in Paris is not what I'll be looking for.
With thanks
Megg
Again thanks for help everyone.....but I am struggling a bit with the websites...the French websites show fares available at times that would suit (as per mspath's post) but when I look on the English website - which I am confident in not making a mistake with my booking ( http://uk.voyages-sncf.com/choose-your-outbound-journey ) the only times available are the overnight trains.... weird! I may need to find a French speaking person to help me book as I don't want to make a mistake. I feel I do need to book as that weekend is a French public holiday and I need to get back for work the following Monday.
I'll look more at the weekend when I'll have more time...
I've found WWW.captaintrain.com and it has the fares I need in English.....phew...can book a ticket now!
According to the Man in Seat61 (www.seat61,com) there is some functionality difficulty with some of the SCNF sites which is maybe what I have experienced but Captain train seems to get round that.
I'll look at flying also, its a good idea.
ok, just to let you know what I've done...have booked a train from Bayonne to Paris via https://www.capitainetrain.com - which is a website in English, has lots of timetable options and allowed my booking. The problem I was having is that the main website in English for SCNF (RailEurope) does NOT have all the trains available listed !! Have no idea why this is but this is what generated my request for info on this thread. Looking at the SCNF French website it does show lots more options for trains but I was unable to book on the site as a French address is needed - it would not accept my postcode.
Once again, I'm appreciative of the generosity of people willing to help out here and provide support and advice. Much of my trip - starting in 3 weeks - will be 'resourced' from people here providing thoughtful and caring support and guidance. I look forward to being able to help others out in time myself and repay the kindness.
No you are not stupid, it's just tricky. If you book through an agent (such as RailEurope - and maybe the Captain website you mention?) you may be paying a lot more for your ticket.yes, very frustrating...however the frustration does reduce somewhat once I realise its not entirely because I'm stupid but that other inadequacies are at play too !
I'm very sorry for the SNCF, but their website is everything but user friendly.
If you need a quick schedule, use http://www.cff.ch you will even be able to switch to English if necessary.
I think the German DB has the same source of information too...
Good search, Jacques-D.
The problem with using non-service provider sources is they are less likely to be up to date than the service provider website. SNCF is the service provider. Imagine the problems that would entail if you were to rely on 'facts' I've written here after they are derived (for example) from cff.ch derived from bonjourfrance derived from raileurope derived from SNCF and you get a real possibility of erroneous information.
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