A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "How much is the fare" in French
Ask the price of a ticket for transport like trains, buses, or metro in France.
Quel est le prix du billet ?
kel eh luh pree dyu bee-YAYneutral
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Use this when you need to know the cost of a single journey or a pass. It's perfect for asking at a ticket counter or information desk.
Alternatives
- Combien coûte le billet ?Slightly more direct, but equally common.
- C'est combien ?More casual, best used when the context (like a ticket) is obvious.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'prix'
The 'x' is silent, so it sounds like 'preh', not 'prix'.
Silent 't' in 'billet'
The final 't' in 'billet' is silent, so it sounds like 'bee-yay'.
A small cultural note
While 'Quel est le prix du billet ?' is standard, you might hear 'Ça coûte combien ?' more frequently in very casual settings, especially among younger people.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
how to ask price of train ticket france
Use 'Quel est le prix du billet ?' at the ticket counter. You can also ask 'Combien coûte le billet ?' which means the same thing.
difference between billet and ticket
In the context of travel, 'billet' is the standard French word for a ticket for transport like trains or buses. 'Ticket' is sometimes used but 'billet' is more common and correct.
how to ask for bus fare in paris
You can ask 'Quel est le prix du billet ?' or 'Combien coûte le billet ?' when buying a bus ticket. If the context is very clear, 'C'est combien ?' might also work.
