Your European Eurail Pass

Your European Eurail Pass is a definite travel plus you need to consider if you’re two or more people traveling together and/or extensively visiting 1, 2, 3 or more countries over a week to four weeks.

One Country Rail Pass

A One Country Eurail Pass is a must if you're extensively visiting a single European countryA Eurail Pass is for individuals, couples, families or groups who intend to visit numerous locations during their stay. If you’re taking the train on two days or more (not necessarily simultaneously) to cover unlimited distances then consider a train pass rather than point-to-point tickets.

There’s the one country just France Train Pass for youth, seniors, for from 2 to 9 travel days during up to 30 days… there’s a Train Pass with a discount for you.

Select and Global Eurail Passes

A Select or Global Eurail Pass is to be considered for Youth, Seniors and especially if you're visiting a couple or more countries during your rail trip to EuropeYour Eurail pass makes traveling by train a breeze. Offering flexibility and really accessible prices for traveling first class which is well worth the small additional cost. There are non-train bonuses depending on your travel countries – including reduced fares on ferries, Eurostar (London<>Paris), French national bus services on limited routes, overnight trains from Paris to Italy, cruises, private trains, hotels, Lyon city card, museums, and other attractions, plus local discounts.

Here are answers to your questions about France and European Train Passes.

What types of Train Passes are available?

There are a lot of different Eurail and other Train Passes available.
Finding the right pass is not difficult. Simply read and choose from the following options:

Compose your own trip from amongst 3500 possible train connections  – Book your Euril Pass Train Tickets NOW, click on your country/area link:
USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links: 
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De 

France Pass

Here’s what you get:

This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of France (see map).
Choice of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 days within a one-month period.
Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.
Level of Service:
First-class and Second-class are offered for this pass.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France Pass (otherwise, click your country link above

France and One Country Pass

Eurail France – Spain Pass:

France – Spain Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends. France ‘n Spain Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Spain Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France – Switzerland Pass:

France – Switzerland Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France – Switzerland Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Switzerland Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France – Germany Pass:

France – Germany Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France – Germany Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Germany Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France – Italy Pass:

France – Italy Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France – Italy Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Italy Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France Select Pass

Here’s what you get:

This pass gives you unlimited travel in France, Benelux (Benelux refers to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This is considered one country for the Eurail Select Pass), Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Ireland.

The chosen countries are bordering or have a direct shipping line which is part of the Eurail offer.
Choice of 5, 6, 8, 10 or 15 days within 2 months, consecutively or not.
Various travel bonuses including numerous discounts among others on the Eurostar to the UK

Level of Service:
In first-class. Youth passes are only available in second-class.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France Select Pass (otherwise, click your country link above)

Eurail Global Pass

Here’s what you get:

Unlimited travel on the entire rail networks of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The consecutive pass is available for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.
The Flexipass is available for 10 or 15 days of consecutive or non-consecutive travel within a 2 month period.
Various travel bonuses including numerous discounts among others on the Eurostar to UK, Ferries, Hotels, Attractions…

Level of Service:
In first-class. Youth passes are only available in second-class.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a Global Pass (otherwise, click your country link above)

Eurail Saver Rail Pass Discount for Group of two to five people

Here’s what you get:

If you will be traveling throughout France with a friend — or even 2 or 3 or 4 friends — this is probably the best deal for you. The France Saverpass requires a minimum of two people traveling together at all times.
This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of France (see map).
Choice of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 days within a one-month period.
Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.Children 4-11 years of age are half the adult fare. Children under 4 are free

The SaverPass is also available in the Select and Global versions.
Level of Service:
First-class and Second-class is offered for this pass.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a Saver Rail Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Senior Rail Pass Discounts

France Seniorpass:
Offers travelers 60 and over the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass. You get:

  • Any 4 days unlimited train travel in one month
  • 1st class train travel

Options:
Purchase up to 6 additional days of train travel, to be used consecutively or non-consecutively
Bonuses:
Special fares for Eurostar (discount of 75% for 1st class and 65% for 2nd class)
Special travel bonuses

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a Senior Pass  (otherwise, click your country link below).

Youth Rail Pass Discounts

France Youth Passes:
Rail Europe offers great passes throughout Europe for those under 26 years of age and provides great savings. Explore France from top to bottom with our discounted France Youthpass.

Just like the France Railpass, the France Youthpass offers travelers under 26 on their first day of travel the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass. France is yours to explore with the option of adding additional rail days! If you’d like to travel to France and 2 or 4 or 16 other countries, be sure to check our Eurail Selectpass, or Eurail pass. Also, check out our France – Italy Pass.

You get: Any 4 days unlimited train travel within a month in 1st class or 2nd class

Options:
Purchase up to 6 extra days of train travel
Bonuses:
Special fares for Eurostar (discount of 75% for 1st class and 65% for 2nd class)
Special travel bonuses

Compose your own trip from amongst 3500 possible train connections  – Book your Euril Pass Train Tickets NOW, click on your country/area link:
USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links: 
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De 

Do I need a (Seat) Reservation if I have a Train Pass?

If you’re traveling on a Rail Pass (Eurail or country-specific Select Pass) then you have to purchase seat reservations separately. You can do this by going to the website where you purchased the Pass or from a rail station if you’re already in France. See the question above for details about Train Passes.

On the website look for wording like this: “Book a Reservation for your Pass” or on the purchase page: “Are you traveling on a rail pass?”

A FEW FINAL THOUGHTS:

  • A reservation is a guaranteed seat on a specific train
  • Rail carriers usually have a limited number of seats for travelers with a rail pass, so be sure to book as soon as possible
  • You can generally book your reservation between 60-90 days before departure
  • Not all ticket and reservations are ‘print @ home’ so you need to purchase sufficiently ahead of time to allow for ‘paper delivery’
  • BTW all Rail Passes are issued in ‘paper’ (for now) so, there again, purchase early and leave sufficient time for delivery and … peace of mind

These links will take you to country-specific websites where you will be able to buy Seat Reservation to accompany your Train Pass:

USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links:
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De

What is a rail pass day and a rail pass month?

A rail pass day runs from midnight to midnight. You can board as many trains as you like during these 24 hours. For overnight trains that depart after 7 pm, (19h) a rail day will begin at 7 pm (19h) and end the next day at midnight. So, on the overnight trains, you get 5 extra hours and save a night of lodging costs.

A rail pass month is calculated as a calendar month. Here’s an example, a pass that begins on June 18 will expire at midnight on July 17.

These links will take you to country-specific websites where you will be able to buy your Rail Pass and/or your Seat Reservation to accompany your Train Pass:

USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links:
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De

What does flexi or consecutive days signify for a rail pass?

A consecutive-day rail pass provides unlimited rail travel on any day or consecutive days covered by the length of the pass. You can choose among:

  • 15 or 22 days
  • 1, 2 or 3 months

A flexipass is valid for a specific number of travel days that can be scattered within a longer period. For example, 15 days of unlimited rail travel within 2 months. A traveler can pick and choose the days they would like to use the train. You can choose among:

  • 3, 5, 7 days within one month
  • 10, 15 days within two months

These links will take you to country-specific websites where you will be able to buy your Rail Pass and/or your Seat Reservation to accompany your Train Pass:

USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links:
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De

How, when and where can I activate my Rail Pass?

Where? Activate your Rail Pass, for free, at a train station in a participating Eurail country.

When? Activation must be done within 11 months of the issuing date. Your Eurail Pass can only be used once it’s activated.

How? Go to a ticket counter of any major train station in one of the participating Eurail countries. An official will fill in the start and end dates of your travel and your passport number. Therefore, bring your passport. Finally, your rail pass will be officially stamped to validate it.

These links will take you to country-specific websites where you will be able to buy your Rail Pass and/or your Seat Reservation to accompany your Train Pass:

USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links:
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De

With the Select Pass choose a main country (like France) and you have access to the bordering countries as well. With the Global Eurail pass you have unlimited travel in 18 countries including France. There are various options … always with great savings.

There are a lot of different Eurail and other Train Passes available.
Finding the right pass is not difficult. Simply read and choose from the following options:

Compose your own trip from amongst 3500 possible train connections  – Book your Euril Pass Train Tickets NOW, click on your country/area link:
USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links:
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De

France Pass

Here’s what you get:

This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of France (see map).
Choice of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 days within a one-month period.
Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.
Level of Service:
First-class and Second-class are offered for this pass.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France Pass (otherwise, click your country link above

France and One Country Pass

Eurail France – Spain Pass:

France – Spain Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends. France ‘n Spain Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Spain Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France – Switzerland Pass:

France – Switzerland Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France – Switzerland Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Switzerland Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France – Germany Pass:

France – Germany Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France – Germany Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Germany Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France – Italy Pass:

France – Italy Saverpass: at a group discount if you travel at all times with up to 4 friends.
France – Italy Youthpass: at a special discount for those under 26.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France – Italy Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Eurail France Select Pass

Here’s what you get:

This pass gives you unlimited travel in France, Benelux (Benelux refers to Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This is considered one country for the Eurail Select Pass), Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Ireland.

The chosen countries are bordering or have a direct shipping line which is part of the Eurail offer.
Choice of 5, 6, 8, 10 or 15 days within 2 months, consecutively or not.
Various travel bonuses including numerous discounts among others on the Eurostar to the UK

Level of Service:
In first-class. Youth passes are only available in second-class.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a France Select Pass (otherwise, click your country link above)

Eurail Global Pass

Here’s what you get:

Unlimited travel on the entire rail networks of Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The consecutive pass is available for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.
The Flexipass is available for 10 or 15 days of consecutive or non-consecutive travel within a 2 month period.
Various travel bonuses including numerous discounts among others on the Eurostar to UK, Ferries, Hotels, Attractions…

Level of Service:
In first-class. Youth passes are only available in second-class.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a Global Pass (otherwise, click your country link above)

Eurail Saver Rail Pass Discount for Group of two to five people

Here’s what you get:

If you will be traveling throughout France with a friend — or even 2 or 3 or 4 friends — this is probably the best deal for you. The France Saverpass requires a minimum of two people traveling together at all times.
This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network of France (see map).
Choice of 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 days within a one-month period.
Travel days may be used consecutively or non-consecutively.Children 4-11 years of age are half the adult fare. Children under 4 are free

The SaverPass is also available in the Select and Global versions.
Level of Service:
First-class and Second-class is offered for this pass.

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a Saver Rail Pass (otherwise, click your country link above).

Senior Rail Pass Discounts

France Seniorpass:
Offers travelers 60 and over the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass. You get:

  • Any 4 days unlimited train travel in one month
  • 1st class train travel

Options:
Purchase up to 6 additional days of train travel, to be used consecutively or non-consecutively
Bonuses:
Special fares for Eurostar (discount of 75% for 1st class and 65% for 2nd class)
Special travel bonuses

If you live in the USA or Canada, click here to book a Senior Pass  (otherwise, click your country link below).

Youth Rail Pass Discounts

France Youth Passes:
Rail Europe offers great passes throughout Europe for those under 26 years of age and provides great savings. Explore France from top to bottom with our discounted France Youthpass.

Just like the France Railpass, the France Youthpass offers travelers under 26 on their first day of travel the opportunity to see France with a discounted pass. France is yours to explore with the option of adding additional rail days! If you’d like to travel to France and 2 or 4 or 16 other countries, be sure to check our Eurail Selectpass, or Eurail pass. Also, check out our France – Italy Pass.

You get: Any 4 days unlimited train travel within a month in 1st class or 2nd class

Options:
Purchase up to 6 extra days of train travel
Bonuses:
Special fares for Eurostar (discount of 75% for 1st class and 65% for 2nd class)
Special travel bonuses

Compose your own trip from amongst 3500 possible train connections  – Book your Euril Pass Train Tickets NOW, click on your country/area link:
USA – Argentina – Australia – Brazil – Canada – GCC Countries – Hong Kong – India – Israel – Japan-Jp – Mexico, Central America, Caribbean – New Zealand – Singapore – South Africa – Rest of the world (English) – Rest of the world (Español) – 中国 – 香港 – 日本 – 한국 – 新加坡

European citizens can order the Interrail Pass with these links:
UK – Belgium-Fr – Belgium-Nl France – Germany – Italy – Netherlands – Spain – Switzerland-Fr – Switzerland-De