BlaBlaCar now sells train tickets in France

Starting todayBlaBlaCar users in France can searchbookand manage train tickets directly from the app and website. This new feature extends the company’s multimodal offeringwhich began with carpoolingexpanded to busesand now includes train travel.

BlaBlaCar becomes the only platform offering carpoolingbusesand trains. The train service initially covers 350 stations across 200 cities and metropolitan areas in France. This launch is the first step in a broader strategywith more train operators expected to join in the coming monthsproviding users with an even wider range of travel options.

A unique experience : searchcompareand book carpoolingbusesand trains in one app

BlaBlaCar stands out as the only platform bringing together trainsbusesand carpooling. Travelers can quickly compare schedulespricesand journey durations for a given route — enabling them to make more informed choiceswith more options than ever in one place.

Whether looking for the best priceflexibilityor specific destinationsusers can make informed choices without having to use multiple websites. The user experience is simplifiedmaking travel planning smoother and more intuitive.

With 350 train stations at launchusers can easily plan trips to major cities and popular destinations in France.

 

Beta launch

The initial versionlaunched todayallows BlaBlaCar to gather user feedbackidentify key use casesand fine-tune the user experience before a wider rollout.

It will be enhanced in the coming months with new featuresincluding the addition of discount cardsround-trip ticketsand ticket exchanges. The train offering will also expand with new routes and operatorsgiving travelers even more optionsflexibilityand transparency.

The train : the missing piece of the multimodal puzzle

After carpooling and busesthe addition of train travel completes BlaBlaCar’s globalsustainable mobility ecosystemproviding a range of travel options for diverse user needs:

• Train covers major national routes with 350 stations and optimized travel times.
• Bus provides an economical alternative with 270 destinationsideal for cross-regional routes.
• Carpooling with 843,000 meeting pointsconnects thousands of locations not served by bus or rail

« Train completes the trio of carpoolingbusesand rail. It’s the final piece of the puzzleoffering a completemore affordableand sustainable alternative to private car travel. »
- Nicolas Brussonco-founder and CEO of BlaBlaCar

This integration also aligns with the travel habits of BlaBlaCar’s French users: theytravel by train an average of 13 times per yearwith two thirds of people willing to book their train tickets directly through the BlaBlaCar app.

How it works?

1. Search: Find your traincarpoolingor bus journey on BlaBlaCar.
2. Compare: See available schedulespricesand durations on a single pageand choose the best option.
3. Book: book your tickets directlywithout leaving the BlaBlaCar platform.