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France has the world’s most advanced transportation system connected to every nook and cranny. Therefore, travelling in France for international students is not a pain. Here are the transport options available for students.
France has one of the best train connectivity in the world. It is so well-connected that one can explore the entire France with it. The travel time between Paris to Lille/Lyon to Marseille by TGV is a few hours. The same is with other places. Many ticketing options are available on the train to make traveling in France smoother, cheaper, and faster for students.
Billets Prem's: Tickets are booked three months before the departure date. It is relatively cheap.
Ouigo trains: It is a low-cost train that halts at every station.
The troc des trains: It is the legal train ticket resale site for getting cheap, last-minute tickets.
The carte Jeune: It is reserved for people under 28 years. The ticket cost is 50 euros/year, and there is also the provision for a minimum discount of 25% off all trains.
The TGV Max subscription: It is reserved for people under 28 years. A monthly pass of 79 euros gives unlimited rides of TGV, subject to certain conditions.
The Pass Interrail: It helps you take free rides to over 30 European countries, all free.
Buses are as popular as trains for travelling in France. You can find coaches to travel anywhere in France and Europe. The best thing about travelling via bus is that the ticket prices remain constant. So, you can get tickets at a low price. The coaches come with facilities such as reclining seats, electric sockets, and Wi-fi. All these increase comfort on long journeys. The major operators are Ouibus, Isilines and Flixbus.The bus is the most used public transport in France.
France has about forty-five airports that connect different cities in France to each other. It takes a few minutes to a few hours to travel between two places in Europe with flights. Some airlines are even low-fee, making travelling in France for students cost-effective.
Additionally, Air France has a subsidiary, Transavia. It offers low-cost domestic flights and has also created Hop. It also has youth cards for students between the age of 12-24 at a discount price of 69 euros.
France is well-connected by road, and the country is known for its best road system in the world. It makes travelling by car much easier. You can drive in France with a European as well as an international driver's license. But if you don't have a car in France, you can still drive in France by renting one. The country also allows the importing of cars. If you have one, you can bring it here. However, it has to pass the roadworthiness inspection after six months, and you have to get an international driver's license, too.
Important Point to Note: Driving is on the right side in France. The steering wheel remains on the left. It is mandatory to wear seatbelts both in the front as well as at the back of the car. Use of a mobile phone while driving is prohibited, even with a hands-free. As a safety measure, individuals must have a reflective safety jacket, two breathalyzer tests in the car, and a warning triangle. Additionally, for alcohol, there is a clear rule, don't drive when drunk.
Rent: You can easily get a car on rent to drive in France. There are applications present like Drivy and Ouicar. It is common for people who want to rent their vehicle, and those who want it. A few car rental agencies are also present, but the former is extra liberal with renting a car to a driver having a foreign license. Thus, they are more popular.
Car-pooling: It is the second option to travel by car around France. It is an economical and popular mode of travelling in France for students. The other popular application is Blablacar.
