Châlons-en-Champagne Conurbation Community

Introduction

The Organizing Authority

The Châlons-en-Champagne agglomeration counts almost 70.000 inhabitants, bringing together 13 communes: Châlons-en-Champagne, Compertrix, Coolus, L’Epine, Fagnières, Moncetz-Longevas, Recy, Saint-Etienne au Temple, Saint-Gibrien, Saint-Martin-sur-le-pré, Saint-Memmie, Sarry, and la Veuve.

It is home to magnificent reminders of the past - such as the Collégiale Notre-Dame-en-Vaux and the Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Epine, both of which are UNESCO world heritage sites – this Ville d'Art et d'Histoire is very much appreciated by visitors.

Served by the TGV EST high-speed railway line since June 2007, the agglomeration is developing at the heart of a region that is much envied for its wealth of natural resources. With a strong infrastructure and an excellent geographical location, as well as the nearby Paris-Vatry international airport, its economic development is oriented in particular towards transport and logistics.

An oasis of green amid the vast fertile plains of chalky Champagne, the Cities of Champagne have conserved all those natural assets that are essential to the quality of life of its inhabitants. The organization of the first local ‘Grenelle de l'Environnement’ in France has just been awarded the ‘Marianne d'Or’ for the Environment and Sustainable Development.

For further information about the Organizing Authority

The network

The SITACBUS network for the Chalons agglomeration network has 8 lines and 29 buses at its disposal. With more than 17.000 passengers boarding the buses every day, the network has been successful in attracting a loyal clientele of more than 3 million passengers per year. Its simple and practical ticketing system makes it easy for passengers to use the bus. The safety of passengers is effectively ensured, through regular inspections and the presence of video monitoring cameras in all buses. These cameras are radio-connected to the control centre. With SITACBUS, the bus is my new car !

The Organizing Authority has entrusted the management of its public transport network to the Kéolis-Châlons-en-Champagne company.

This is a subsidiary of the Kéolis group – France’s top public passenger transport operator.
The Keolis group (an SNCF subsidiary) is present in 7 European countries as well as in Canada. On behalf of the Public Transport Authorities, it operates their passenger transport networks, working alongside them to offer users a high-quality, high-performance tool at the best possible cost.

For further information about the network

Ticket prices and outlets

Prices

Single ticket (standard price)

1.00€

Modulo 12 journeys

8.50€

Modulo 24 journeys

16.40€

Employee season ticket (fréquence Pro)

19.90€

School student season ticket (Tempo)

15.80€

Monthly season ticket (Joker)

23.50€

Intermodal Pass’actif ticket (see modalities at the SNCF railway station)

5, 18€ or 180€ depending on the formula

Conditions for a free pass:
Information from Sitacbus, place Monseigneur Tissier

Sales and information outlets

Agence Commerciale Sitacbus

Place Monseigneur Tissier

51000 Châlons-en-Champagne

Tel: 03.26.69.59.00

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, from 9.15 am to 12.15 pm and from 1.30 pm to 7 pm

Saturday from 9.15 am to 12 noon and from 1.30 pm to 4 pm.

Further information about prices and sales outlets

Specific services

Accessibility

The master plan for accessibility of the urban transport network was adopted by decision of the Conseil Communautaire on 17th December 2008; to render the network accessible by 2015, the agglomeration is implementing policy aimed at making bus stops accessible and equipping its fleet with accessible vehicles.

For further information about accessibility

Ride-Sharing

A website allowing residents of Marne to enter into contact freely with other users to share their car journey on regular journeys (home-work) or occasional ( cultural or sporting events, weekends, etc.).

Simplify your travel in a single click