How do you pay for buses and trains in France?
How do you pay for buses and trains in France? Bus tickets and costs in France You can buy tickets in advance at a machine at the bus stop, a local tobacconist (tabac), or onboard from the driver. Tickets are available both as single or multiple journeys and you must validate them when you enter the bus.
Can you pay with your bank card on the bus?
Yes. You can pay by card for bus fares. Which bus is perfect for long travelling?
Do you tip bus drivers in France?
You don't tip in France, not shuttle drivers, not taxi drivers, not waiters, not anybody. The price is what it says on the bill, TTC or TVAC, and that's it. As said, you don't HAVE to tip anybody in France (although small tips are expected for usherettes in theatres, but that's not transport related).
Do French buses take cash?
You can purchase tickets on board, if you have cash, for a slightly higher rate (€2.50, about $2.75), or at a ticket desk or machine in métro, RER, bus, and tram stations. Similar to the métro, you'll need to validate the ticket in one of the machines when you board the bus.
Is it better to use cash or card in France?
By far the easiest way to pay for things in France is simply to use an international credit card or debit card. Visa and Mastercard can be used all over France, and American Express cards and other international cards in a number of places.
Should I bring cash to France?
Paris is not as expensive as Tokyo or Oslo, but even an average hotel can cost $200 or more -- in many cases, much, much more. It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks.