I would like to use the website to book train travel in France. But the website has an automatic selection for “Rail Card”. What is this, do we need one and is it the same as a rail pass.?
Confused here!
Posted by
Sweden
6420 posts
If you want to book trains in France, use www.sncf-connect.com
Posted by
OP
Pennsylvania and Florida
19 posts
Thanks for your help.
Posted by
Panguitch, Utah
2549 posts
Some fares require your purchasing a card. Typically, there are the Carte Avantage Senior for those 60+ and the Carte Avantage Adulte for those 27 to 59. The cost is 49€ for one year.
More information is available here:
Posted by
Los Angeles
4412 posts
Read up on trains on the Man in Seat 61, then you will know how to proceed
Posted by
OP
Pennsylvania and Florida
19 posts
Thanks for the information.
Posted by
Chicago
8069 posts
And if you have any problems with the SCNF site which has become more difficult to use in recent years, try trainline.com which is very easy to use and download tickets to your phone.
Posted by
Oregon
230 posts
This information on Rick Steve's website for trains in France: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/transportation/trains/france-rail-passes It is heavy on Rail Passes, but has good links to websites.