Do French train tickets expire?


Do French train tickets expire? Metro tickets do not expire.


Can I use old Paris Metro tickets?

Tickets purchased individually or in packages of 10 are permanently valid for single use and are issued without an expiration date. Single tickets can be purchased from metro/RER stations, some bus terminals, and registered retailers, usually tobacconists and bookshops, displaying the RATP sign.


Are metro tickets valid on RER?

The metro pass consists of a simple ticket, no photo required. It provides travel rides in Paris (with no limit) on the transport system including Metro, RER (regional express trains), bus, tramway, suburban Transilien SNCF trains, Montmartre funicular, Noctambus, Optile bus system and Montmartrobus.


Is there an app for Paris Metro tickets?

The Bonjour RATP app as well as the service for purchasing tickets from your phone are free. You only pay for the tickets you choose to buy.


Do you have to validate train ticket France?

On most TGV routes it is required that you validate your ticket, prior to travel by placing your ticket in the grey mouth-like slot near the bottom of the machine. It allows you to insert one end of the ticket (length wise), use the left end of the ticket, where there is usually a bar code and an SNCF logo.


How long are unused Paris Metro tickets valid for?

No expiry. Yes, they are valid forever, even if the color changes (as it does every 3 or 4 years). I shall just add that if you have an old valid ticket that doesn't seem to work at the turnstile, you can have it replaced for a new one at no charge.


Are Paris Metro tickets good for the day?

Paris Metro Day Pass The day pass is €8.45 for central Paris (zones 1 and 2) and is valid for that particular day starting from midnight to midnight. This means that if you buy a day pass at 4 pm it will expire at midnight, so consider the time before buying to see if it's worth it for you.


How long do Paris T+ tickets last?

In the bus network, tickets are valid for 90 minutes between the first and last validation, including one or several transfers. T+ tickets must be validated each time you board a bus or tram.


Do they check tickets in France?

Yes, they do check tickets. On some lines they even ticket you for not sitting up straight or other infractions as they see fit if they need to make quota. A fair number of people do ride without them though.


What happens if you get on a train without a ticket in France?

The fines incurred Uncomposted ticket (single ticket): € 50. Invalid ticket: € 35. Without transport ticket: € 50. Falsified or usurped transport ticket: € 70.


How do you tell if a French metro ticket has been used?

Using Metro Tickets in Paris, France There are two reasons the machine will reject your ticket. 1. Previously Used Ticket - Check that you didn't enter a previously used ticket. If the ticket has been used before you'll see a small date stamp on the back of the ticket.


How does the French Metro ticket work?

Paris Metro tickets and fares In the Metro you can use 1 ticket and make any transfers between lines with only that 1 ticket so long as you're underground and in the Metro system itself. Keep it with you until you exit because some Metro or RER stations require it for you to leave.


How long is a travel ticket valid for?

Period of Validity for Flight Tickets The airplane ticket you have reserved and its price are valid only for the flight you have reserved. An unreserved airplane ticket and its price are, as a rule, valid for 1 year as calculated from the day after the ticket is issued, as well as the day it is issued.


How do I know if my ticket is valid?

your best bet is to take them to the venue day of event and ask the box office to verify them, but all the box is going ot do is check to see if the barcode is legit and if they have entered the building already or not.