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How to prepare for your journey this summer with the SNCF Connect app

On the SNCF Connect application, you can find all the information you need to make your summer travel easier and prepare for your trip. Discover our instructions for use, with your mobile phone in hand! 

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Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles
Gare de Marseille Saint-Charles - © iStock-Joel Carillet

How do you prepare for your train journey?

The day before your departure

Find all the information about your journey

To make your journey easier on the day in question, you can use the application to find all the information you need about your journey: departure and arrival times, connections, QR codes for your tickets, etc.

Add your tickets to your phone’s Wallet app

A tip to make life easier: add your ticket to the Wallet app on your phone to find it quickly. This feature allows you to display the QR codes of your tickets quickly and easily, without having to re-open the application. Practical feature to save time in the station and when boarding!

>> Find out more about adding tickets to the Apple Wallet application on IOS
>> Find out more about adding tickets to the Google Wallet application on Android

Find your way to the station

To optimize your travel time on the day of your trip, the app can help you find the best route to your departure station simply by entering the address from which you are departing. 

Travel day

To help you find your way at the station and enjoy your trip;

Find all the information about your train in the app: departure platform, traffic updates...
And for any new updates, enable notifications to stay informed about your train's status.
 
As a bonus, check your train's composition: train type, direction of travel, onboard services... plus a realistic preview of your train to help you find your carriage more easily on the platform.
 
Share your trip with your loved ones
You can easily share all your travel details with friends or family from the "Tickets" section.
Perfect for informing anyone picking you up at the station.

At your arrival station

Book your Taxi or Ride-hailing service to reach your destination

If you're traveling with luggage or prefer the comfort of a car, take advantage of our Taxi/Ride-hailing booking service.
Bonus: you can book your ride up to 4 days in advance on SNCF Connect.
 
To explore the area around your destination freely, consider booking a rental car
 
To explore the area around your destination freely, consider booking a rental car.
Bonus: if you arrive outside the agency’s opening hours, an agent will hand over your keys directly at the station.

>> Book your rental car

Paris en amoureux
Couple en balade, Paris - © iStock - kupicoo

Check your travel diary

2 days before your journey, you will receive a travel diary email containing all the information you need for your train journey. Stations and departure and arrival times, of course, train number, class of travel, car and seat number, file reference, on-board services, as well as articles in the form of travel guides for ideas before departure: ideas for walks, tips for culture, visits or shopping...

If you're looking for more ideas for trips and getaways, find all our ideas here, filtered by location and wish.

>>All our ideas for visits in France and Europe

 

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Rédaction SNCF Connect

01/06/2024