I was told that the cheapest way to travel via this train is to buy a pass (in order to get the Passholder Fare). From Euro Railways' website, I clicked on "2 countries Passes" and noticed the "Saverpass - 1st class" at USD349.00 each. On the "options & fares" page, the First Class Double Cabin - Passholder Fare is at USD 194.00 each. Does that mean we add the two amounts together? We will be going in early September. Will greatly appreciate for some advice & suggestions. Thanks May Chan
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
Who told you that? Rail passes typically don't save people money anymore. And yes, you'll have to buy the pass for $349 and the cabin for $194. Instead, consider a 2nd class couchette for I'll guess a lot less money.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
16401 posts
I couldn't check prices on Renfe (the Spanish site), but TGV-europe is selling tickets on the Trenhotel from Paris to Barcelona, 2 people in a double first-class compartment, for 139 euros each (dates in late July; september may not be available yet.) Total 278 euros for two of you.
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
691 posts
If you purchase the ticket from Tgv.com, like Lola said you can get a mini à deux or duo ticket for 278 euros. If you want to make sure to get that price, buy them in advance, you can do so 90 days prior to your trip. Select Canada as your country and they will deliver the ticktets to your home for free.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
To get the €278 mini à deux fare book on tgv-europe.com (Lola), not tgv.com (Martine) and choose Canada as your country of residence. On tgv.com you will be diverted to Rail Europe no matter what English-speaking country you choose as your residence and you won't be offered discount fares.
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OP
Vancouver & Bellingham, B.C./WA, Canada/USA
3 posts
Thank you very much indeed for your helpful advice and suggestions. We have now changed our itinerary and will fly directly to another destination in France. May