booking sncf vs rail europe

[Joe and Lydia Banales]

I have used RailEurope many times with great success. They will look up routes,
give reliable advice, and mail your documents immediately. But I didn't know
about the mark-up nor did I know one could pick up an ordered ticket as
described by Joe English. I think I'll try the sncf email order system. Thanks,
Joe!  Lydia

Joe English wrote:

> Dear James Walker,
> What a most appropriate name (both parts) for a pilgrim to Santiago. You
> were destined to go!!!!!!!
> I am not sure if you can or cannot have your ticket mailed to the US, but
> SNCF offer a facility whereby you can pick your ticket up at a main station
> on the day of departure, on production of the SAME credit card used to book
> the ticket on the SNCF site. This is very convenient, and works. Book on
> the site, and you will be sent a confirmation e-mail giving the route, time
> and cost along with a booking reference number. I know this works, as I
> have used the system many times.
> Regarding price differences, I don't know why Rail Europe is different as I
> have never used them. I have always got the best deals directly from SNCF.
> Happy walking Walker,
> Joe + Eileen