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frequently asked questions

Where can I buy a France Rail Pass?

Please contact Rail Europe, the official distributor of France Rail Pass or any Rail Europe subagent.
You will find your contact on the Where to Buy page.

Is it really valuable compared to regular tickets?

With France Rail Pass, you can plan and calculate your transport budget in advance.
If you plan to travel with regular tickets, you will have to check the price of each journey with your travel agency.

Do I have to pay for extra- supplements?

France Rail Pass takes the place of the ticket but you only have to book a seat when travelling on a High Speed train. (It is mandatory.) The booking costs around 20USD per journey and per person.

Where can I check timetables?

Please visit the Rail Europe website of your country on the Where to Buy page. In 2010, timetables will be available on the francerailpass.com website.

Is the France Rail pass valuable in term of prices?

Definitely! If you plan to visit many cities in France, France Rail Pass is the best solution according to the fact that you can make last minute decisions for travelling.

Who is in charge of the product?

France Rail Pass is the official product of SNCF, the French National Railways Company. With France Rail Pass, you can get assistance in planning your journey in the 4 000 France railways stations.

I need extra information during my stay (Accomodation, restaurants, museum,...). Where can I collect these information?

France Rail Pass has a huge rande of partners valid throughout France.
You can check on the Partners page by sleecting a town or a partner category. In 2010, we will put on line a tool that enables you to check hotel availability.

How can I get updated information about France Rail Pass.

Please check on the Contact Us page or send us an email to francerailpass@sncf.fr.

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