We've made it through January, and now thoughts are turning to the summer, sun and holidays.

If you're thinking of taking the train into Europe this year, here are Voyages-sncf.com's top tips to help you save money in 2016.

1. Book early
The earlier you book, the cheaper your ticket will be. Tickets are now available on selected routes in France for travel between 1st July and the 28th August 2016. Destinations include the summer hotspots of Biarritz, Bordeaux, Marseille and Nice and Nice.

2. Prem fares
Look out for Prem fares. The cheapest possible fares, on routes throughout France, these can save you over £80 on some routes.* Limited numbers of Prem fares are released on each train, so put your plans in place early to take advantage of the lowest prices.

3. Special carrier offers
We'll bring you special offers throughout the year from train companies including Eurostar, SNCF and Thalys.

4. Flash Sales
Sign up to the Voyages-sncf.com newsletter and you can receive exclusive promo codes to claim discounts of up to 50% off train travel in Europe. You can even vote for the route or train you would like to see included in a Flash Sale. Sign up here

5. Check out our partners
Did you know Voyages-sncf.com is not only about trains? We can also book OUIBUS, France's low-cost bus service. Running between major European cities including London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, Paris and Geneva and Paris and Nice, the modern comfortable buses feature free on board wifi and offer fares from £6 one way*

For more information on how to save, click here. For bookings, visit Voyages-sncf.com

ENDS

Notes to Editors:
• Fares quoted are in standard class and per person and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
*Paris – Nice Prem fares start at £19 one way, top priced standard class fares are up to £99.50 one way
* London to Lille on OUIBUS starts at £6 one way
• Voyages-sncf.com was created in 2000, as the travel agent and ticket distribution outlet of SNCF (French National Railways).

About Voyages-sncf.com: Voyages-sncf.com is a subsidiary of the French National Railway Company SNCF and an expert in railway travel to Europe and French destinations. It is a key player in the European tourism industry employing up to 1,000 people across its European business. In 2014, the group sold 78 million tickets with annual sales revenue of € 4.2 billion, across more than 30 countries. Voyages-sncf.com comprises 15 websites in 8 languages, mobile sites and apps and a fully integrated call centre service throughout Europe.

About SNCF: Present in 120 countries, SNCF is a world leader in mobility and logistics. Its total workforce of 250,000 generated revenue of €32.2 billion in 2013, with over 25% of sales from markets outside France. A public sector group dedicated to public service, SNCF builds on its foundations in rail to offer a broad range of services, delivering seamless door-to-door mobility for transport and logistics operators, passengers and the regional and local governments that are its organizing authorities. www.sncf.com