Deals on the France Rail Pass
France Rail Pass Fall Savings
Enjoy 20% savings on France Rail Passes this fall. Book any 1st or 2ndclass France Rail Pass Promotion by November 2, 2015 and enjoy 20% off the regular price!
- Toulouse is breathtaking both day and night.© ATOUT France/Louis Frédéric Dunal
- Visit the Eiffel Tower, an iconic landmark in Paris.
- The Cathedral of Notre Dame exemplifies French Gothic architecture.
- First class seating on TGV trains is the best way to travel through France.© SNCF – Patrick Curtet
- Zip from city to city at up to 201 mph.
- Toulouse is breathtaking both day and night.© ATOUT France/Louis Frédéric Dunal
- Visit the Eiffel Tower, an iconic landmark in Paris.
France Rail Pass: Close enough to taste it?
With 20% savings on any France Rail Pass, it’s now even more affordable to explore all that France has to offer. To enjoy this promotion, choose a first or second class Adult, Saver, Youth, or Senior continuous-day pass for 2, 4, 5, 8 or 15 travel days; or a flexi pass offering 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 15 travel days to be used within a 1 month period. Just book by November 2, 2015!
Here's what you get:
- This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of France.
- Choice of 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 days within a one-month period.
- Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.
- The Easy Access passholder fare is available only to travelers using the France Rail Pass. Note, this fare has strict rules and may only be used with the France Rail Pass (fines will be issued on the train to non-France Rail Pass travelers).
- Rail pass is valid on RER Line B between Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and Paris Nord Station: Prior to boarding RER, proceed to the SNCF-Transilien ticket counter in Roissy CDG and ask for a “contremarque” voucher.
- Certain night trains departing after 7:00pm only require the use of one day of travel with this rail pass. Learn more travel days on overnight trains.
Discounted offers:
- Discount for travelers under 26 years of age.
- Discount for travelers over 60 years of age.
- Discount for 2 to 5 people traveling together.
- NEW:! up to two children (age 4-11) travel free with each adult or senior traveler.
Reservation Requirements with a France Rail Pass:
This rail pass covers trains that are operated by the national railway of France, SNCF.
Reservations are required for almost all domestic, international and night trains. Travelers with a rail pass may be required to purchase a special reservation for the portion of the journey that isn't covered by their rail pass. The Eurostar train isn't covered by any rail pass, but travelers with a France Rail Pass are eligible to receive a discount on Eurostar tickets.
Reservations are an additional cost to the rail pass and can be requested within 90 days of your travel date.
Reservations are required when traveling on high-speed trains like the TGV. They are also required for international and overnight trains.
There are no restrictions when traveling on the TER trains. You can simply board with your rail pass and take any open seat.
Pass Delivery & Fees
Rail passes are printed as a paper document and must be shipped to you prior to your departure to Europe. Paper tickets are subject to a shipping and handling fee.
The Shipping and Handling Fee is charged for bookings made on our website requiring physical shipment. The fee is: $18 (USD) for 2-3 business days delivery in the United States, $18 (CAD) to Canada and $35 (USD) to the Caribbean, Mexico or Central America. Rail Europe offers express overnight delivery in the United States for $36 (USD). Bookings over $449 (USD or CAD), receive free Shipping and Handling Fee for standard delivery.
