It’s not always easy to choose your mode of transport. We compared the different solutions on four journeys to help you see things more clearly.
Traveling inexpensively is a priority for many French people. Whether you’re planning a weekend by the sea or a getaway to the mountains, the choice of means of transportation can have a major impact on your budget. Faced with the increasing cost of living, choosing the right mode of transport can lead to significant savings. But between the train, the car, the plane and the bus, what is the most economical means of transport ? While fuel prices remain high, and train ticket prices fluctuate depending on the datesother options such as long-distance coaches are attracting more and more travelers. We’ve compared prices for four popular destinations to help you make the best choice.
Comparison of prices on a Paris-Nice route
Simulation carried out with a reservation made on September 9, without a reduction card, for a one-way trip on Saturday September 28. With a mileage rate for a gasoline car estimated at 1.78 euros per liter (on the Via Michelin website).
- TGV : 55 € by Ouigo (5h40 journey), 61 € by TGV Inoui (5h35 journey)
- Night train: 104 € (12h36 journey)
- Car: €221 including €89.10 toll (9 hours 46 minutes journey)
- Plane: €90 with Easy Jet (1 hour 30 minutes journey), 172 € with Air France (1 hour 30 minutes journey)
- Bus : 28,48 € by FlixBus (15h35 journey)
Comparison of prices on a Paris-Lille route
- TGV : 31 € (1 hour 06 minutes journey)
- TER : 20 € (2h38 journey)
- Car: €50 including €18.80 toll (2h30 journey)
- Bus : 8,99 € by FlixBus (2h55 journey)
Comparison of prices on a Paris-Barcelona route
- TGV : 85 € (6h45 journey).
- Plane: €36 with Easy Jet (1 hour 50 minutes journey)
- Car: €217 including €71 toll (10 hours journey)
- Bus : 34 € by FlixBus (16h35 journey)
Price comparison for a Lyon-Toulouse route
Simulation carried out on September 20 for a one-way trip on Thursday October 10.
- TGV : €47 (4h15 journey)
- Plane : €66 with Easy Jet (1 hour journey), 324 euros with Air France (1 hour journey)
- Car : 133 € including 57 toll (5h10 journey), or 64 euros without toll (6h30 journey)
- Bus : €20 with FlixBus (5h35 journey)
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