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Very cheap rail travel available
Thousands of SNCF tickets on offer at heavily discounted prices
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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.