SNCF Tickets: Ready for Spring and the May Holidays
- Published on 25/01/2026 11:39
- Modified on 25/01/2026 11:45
The SNCF is set to open its ticketing for the spring holidays and the highly sought-after long weekends in May.
The good news is eagerly awaited by millions of travelers: SNCF ticketing for the spring holidays and the May bridges will open on Wednesday, January 28. This is a key step for those wishing to anticipate their train travel, whether to go on vacation, visit loved ones, or simply enjoy a few days off thanks to the public holidays.
This opening will cover all of SNCF’s passenger offerings, with tickets available on TGV INOUI, OUIGO, INTERCITÉS, and TER, via the SNCF Connect website and app. This opening particularly concerns the spring school holidays—which vary between early April and early May by zone—but also several highly anticipated long weekends in May:
- May 1st (Labour Day),
- May 8th (Victory in Europe Day),
- Ascension on May 14,
- And Whit Monday on May 25.
The month of May is indeed one of the most strategic of the year for rail transport, with several public holidays allowing for easy long weekends. As a result, certain highly demanded routes—especially to tourist areas, the coast, or major cities—can quickly sell out or see their ticket prices soar.
For travelers, booking as soon as the SNCF ticketing opens remains the best way to benefit from a wider choice of times and attractive fares, particularly on TGV and low-cost high-speed trains. It’s also a way to avoid the stress of last-minute bookings, which are often more expensive and limited.
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This page is translated from the original post "Billets SNCF : top départ pour le printemps et les ponts de mai" in French.
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