Saving Money on French Rail Passes
New rail discounts for senior, youth and weekend travel are available in France this year--part of an ever-multiplying array of options throughout Rail Europe.
The off-season France Weekender Pass provides four consecutive days of travel, which must include Saturday and Sunday, starting at $119 in coach and $139 in first class. Passes can be purchased through Wednesday or between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, and must be used within three months.
Seniors, age 60 and older, can get a discounted France Railpass for first class, starting at $199 for three days of unlimited travel. If two or more seniors travel together, the price drops to $159 per person.
Travelers under age 26 can go first class with France Youthpasses, starting at $150 for three days of travel within a month; previously the pass was offered only for coach class ($130).
Another way to save: France’s Rail ‘n Drive passes, which combine travel by train and rented auto, generally cost a bit less this year than last. Tel. (888) 382-7245, https://www.raileurope.com.
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
