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France by train


France by train

The French rail company, SNCF, provides direct service from most European countries using regular trains. French train tickets can be purchased directly in the US from RailEurope a subsidiary of the SNCF.
  • The Eurostar or service uses high-speed to connect Lille and Paris with London, the latter via the Calais-Dover channel tunnel. Following the opening of St Pancras International in November 2007, travel time between London and Paris averages at 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • The Thalys or service uses high-speed TGV trains to connect Paris to Brussels and onward to cities in the Netherlands and Germany. It can be a bit expensive compared to normal trains.
  • Intercity trains leave for all parts of Europe, including overnight trains to San Sebastian in Spain, Porto and Lisbon in Portugal.

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