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AUTOCAR - Car REGIONAURA 33625” - Lyon Part-Dieu - Gare Routiere to Annecy

  • December 14, 2024
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  • ginga
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I’m after advice/information on a SNCF Connect option that I can see on their website.

Their website only shows timetables within the next 30 days & I’m being very premature in looking for choices for a planned trip on 23 April 2025!

However, one of the options on the Lyon Part-Dieu - Gare Routiere to Annecy is an “AUTOCAR - Car REGIONAURA 33625”.

Is this a bus? The timetable makes this a good option for us.

Does anyone have any advice/opinion on whether this is a feasible option?

I have a 1st class Global 15 day 2 month Eurail pass. Can this Pass be used on this trip?

Thanks

 

Best answer by rvdborgt

SNCF haven't published all timetables yet for travel after 31 March, so I looked at Wednesday 26 March. I see several direct buses on the regional TER website listed as "Car TER”, which means it's a bus operated by or on behalf of SNCF and passes are valid. Reservations are not possible and if the app claims they're mandatory, then that's either an error in the app or in the timetable data delivered by SNCF.

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    • Danhiel
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    • December 15, 2024

    Hello ​@ginga 

    Yes, an “autocar” or a “car” is a bus in France, AURA means the region Auvergne - Rhône - Alpes.

    It is strange, no tickets are currently available for these buses, for example for today. I think that tickets may be only available on the vending machines TER AURA in Lyon Part-Dieu or at the ticket office.

    If the bus is in the timetable when you travel, it is feasible, but I cannot say if your pass will be valid or not. The indication “Mandatory reservation” in the Rail Planner is also surprising.

    The information I provide may contain errors and are not official responses from Eurail/Interrail.
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    • rvdborgt
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    • December 15, 2024

    SNCF haven't published all timetables yet for travel after 31 March, so I looked at Wednesday 26 March. I see several direct buses on the regional TER website listed as "Car TER”, which means it's a bus operated by or on behalf of SNCF and passes are valid. Reservations are not possible and if the app claims they're mandatory, then that's either an error in the app or in the timetable data delivered by SNCF.

    Please ask questions in the community and not via a private message. That's the quickest way to get a response. I don't work for Eurail/Interrail.
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    • ginga
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    • December 15, 2024

    Thanks for the replies.

    My preference is the train TER 17978 which also isn’t ‘bookable at this time.

    I’m correct in assuming that the Eurail pass is accepted by SNCF for trains & buses?

    Really appreciate the replies.

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    • rvdborgt
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    • December 16, 2024

    My preference is the train TER 17978 which also isn’t ‘bookable at this time.

    With few exceptions that don't apply here, reservations for TERs can't be booked. You add the train to your pass, board and find a seat.

    I’m correct in assuming that the Eurail pass is accepted by SNCF for trains & buses?

    Correct, but passes are not valid in Ouigo (SNCF low-cost brand) and RER (suburban trains around Paris).

    Please ask questions in the community and not via a private message. That's the quickest way to get a response. I don't work for Eurail/Interrail.
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    • ginga
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    • December 16, 2024

    Thanks rvdborgt

    You’ve helped me avoid mistakes I would have been certain to make 🤣

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