SNCF Connect review

SNCF Connect is France's own rail app and the most complete option for a trip centered on France. According to its App Store listing, it books TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO and Intercités trains, plus cross-border TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and SBB services, and it sells public transport tickets in Paris and 62 other French cities. In Paris you can buy and validate metro, RER and bus tickets on the phone and top up a Navigo pass. Planning tools include low price alerts, full train alerts and an option that holds a fare for a set period before you pay. On the day, the app shows the train's real-time location, relays onboard announcements and tells you which coach to board. Payment options include cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and instalments. The limits: it is built for France, several discount cards and subscriptions target residents, and the app takes 260.3 MB.

Who it is for

travelers spending most of their trip in France

Price

Free app; tickets sold directly by SNCF.

SNCF Connect: Trains & routes Train tickets & timetables Free
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Books TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO and Intercités trains in France
• Sells TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn and SBB tickets
• Buy and validate Paris metro, RER and bus tickets and top up a Navigo pass
• Low price alerts and a ticket option that locks the price for a set period
• Relays onboard announcements and real-time train location

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Covers French rail and public transport in 62 cities in one app
• Strength: Price lock option before you commit
• Strength: Pay in several instalments, by card, PayPal or Apple Pay
• Weakness: Built around France, with limited use elsewhere
• Weakness: Some services and cards are aimed at French residents
• Weakness: Large app at 260.3 MB

Key facts

• Operator: SNCF
• US App Store rating: 4.8 (44K ratings)
• Users: 15 million+ (per its listing)
• App price: Free

Where it ranks

SNCF Connect is No. 5 in our Best Train Booking Apps verdict.