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hdm May 3rd, 2007 04:56 PM

Avignon to Paris train ticket question
 
I'm just about to buy a couple of tickets online. Can anyone tell me why a Prem ticket is more expensive than a Discovery Senior ticket (64 euros compared to 86.60 euros)?

I asked for 1st class on the on-line form. Is Prem 1st class?

Thanks


StCirq May 3rd, 2007 05:02 PM

No, I don't think PREM's are ever first class.

You'd have to ask SNCF why a PREM is more expensive. My guess is they're offering deeper discounts to seniors on that route on that day than to the general public.

hdm May 3rd, 2007 05:05 PM

Thanks anyway but I just found MorganB's fabulous post:

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...amp;dirtyBit=1

TimS May 3rd, 2007 05:13 PM

PREM'S can be either 1st or 2nd class, but are you sure you didn't misread the fare categories? I've never seen a PREM'S for as high a price as you are reporting. What date and time are you trying to book?

hdm May 3rd, 2007 05:25 PM

I just booked them and they seem to be 1st class. I think we're going at a 'high price' day and time -- a Friday at mid-day. I didn't see anything cheaper. Anyway, I'm just glad to have this part done with.

Now...on to renting the car!


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