How to buy tickets for French bus?
How to buy tickets for French bus? Bus tickets in France work similarly to the way train tickets do. You can usually buy them at the station on the day of travel or online in advance. With Trainline, you can check and compare different bus and coach times to suit your schedule.
Why won t my credit card work on the bus?
Your card may be or is due to expire and has been replaced by your card issuer. Your card may have recently been replaced by your card issuer but not yet activated. Your card may have been reported as lost or stolen and been cancelled by your card issuer.
Do French buses take credit card?
In addition to paying in cash, you can now buy your tickets with a credit card (contactless payment) on board OrlyBus and RoissyBus! A convenient service provided in collaboration with Île-de-France Mobilités.
Can I buy bus tickets on the bus in France?
The on-board ticket, sold individually on buses, is valid for one journey on the bus on which it was purchased. It is not possible to connect to another bus or tram, nor to any other mode of transport.
Can you pay cash on the bus in France?
If you take a bus you may pay the driver in cash but it is more expensive. If you take the metro you can either buy a ticket or 10 together or pass cards… (see www.ratp.fr). Single ticket is more expensive.
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.
How do I pay for a bus in France?
You can buy tickets at ticket offices or automatic ticket machines at metro, bus, tramway and RER stations. You should validate your ticket each time you board a bus using the machine for that purpose and each time you change bus or tram.
Is SNCF Connect legit?
www.sncf-connect.com is the official French Railways website which sells tickets for train journeys in France and for international journeys to or from France, at the official SNCF price with no booking fees & a range of seating options. SNCF's website used to be www.voyages-sncf.com, this was changed to oui.
Can you drink tap water in Paris?
Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.
Do you tip in Paris?
Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.