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Very cheap rail travel available
Thousands of SNCF tickets on offer at heavily discounted prices
Now is the time to book that rail trip…
SNCF has put thousands of cheap Intercité rail tickets up for sale - with prices starting from as little as €10 even for last-minute bookings.
Until October 19, an estimated 130,000 tickets will be offered at discount prices, with prices for travel between Bordeaux and Toulouse set at €17, Paris to Clermont-Ferrand will cost €28.
Some offers, such as Prem's tickets, which are offered for sale three months before the date of departure will be cheaper, SNCF said.