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Offers unlimited train travel throughout France and Switzerland.

France conjures up images of rolling vineyards, fine food and cheese and incomparable art. This is a nation to see in its entirety.

Why settle for Paris alone when you can bike the Loire Valley, or sachet along the South of France sand? The same goes for scenic Switzerland.

Visit world-class cities - centers of Olympic tradition (Lausanne) and banking (Geneva). Taste mouthwatering chocolates and shuss down snow-capped mountains. See it all while relaxing by the train’s subtle chugging, carrying you through these two incredible countries.

What you get

Formulas
 Flexi formula for full flexibility: Validities 10 or 15 days in a 2-month period
 Saver formula for 2 to 5 adults travelling together at all times
 Youth Formula available in 2nd class only for travellers from 12 up to 25 incl. on the first day of validity of the Eurail Regional Pass
 Senior formula is not available

Travel day may be used consecutively or non-consecutively

Discount:
 On 1st class only for adults and children
 Children from 4 up to 11 included on the first day of travel: half adult fare.
 Children up to 3 included on the first day of travel: free when sharing an adult passenger’s seat/ bed

Bonuses

Benefit from bonuses in selected countries and tailor-make your tour in Europe with Eurail Regional Pass. Hotels discount, reduced boat crossing, buses, museums... your Eurail Pass allows you a wide range of negotiated offers in 15 countries in Europe so that you will fully enjoy the journey!

France bonuses

A Eurail Pass valid for France is also valid by using reservation for travel from France to Basel (Switzerland), Geneva (Switzerland), Ventimiglia (Italy) and Port Bou (Spain).

REDUCED BOAT CROSSINGS

Grimaldi Ferries 20% on official fares (port taxes excluded) www.tallinksilja.com
 Toulon - Civitavecchia
 Porto Vecchio (Corsica)
 Civitavecchia/Livorno For tickets and reservations fill in the form EURAIL INTERRAIL on www.grimaldi-lines.com. Italy: +39 081 496 444 Spain: +34 932 959 100

SeaFrance 50% discount www.seafrance.com
 Calais - Dover Reservations: +33 (0)321 177 020

[Irish Ferries] 30% discount, advance booking recommended
 Cherbourg - Rosslare (February to December)*
 Roscoff - Rosslare (May to September)* *No daily sailings. France +33 (0)233 234 444 Ireland +353 (0)818 300 400

PASS BONUSES

RER (Paris underground) From Paris Charles De Gaulle airport to Paris Gare du Nord railway station (in this direction only): free transportation In order to obtain access to this RER train, go to the RER station at CDG Terminal 1: Ask for a ‘contremarque’ at the ticket window, showing your Eurail Pass. You will need this ‘contremarque’ to enter the platform, and to exit the RER station at Paris Gare du Nord.

Bus free transportation
 Digne – St. Auban / Veynes
 Oloron – Canfranc (Spain)

Chemins de fer de Corse All journeys in Corsica 50% discount www.train-corse.com

Chemins de fer de Provence www.trainprovence.com
 Nice - Digne 50% discount

Bus SNCF free transportation
 Canfranc-Oloron
 Digne-Veynes
 Digne-St Auban

Admission with a discount Grévin Wax Museum in Paris: 20% off (www.grevin.com) France Miniature Parc in Elancourt; www.franceminiature.com

Switzerland bonuses

The national railway company of Switzerland is SBB. A Eurail Pass valid in Switzerland is also valid for travel on several private railway companies: Please check the validity on "Swiss Railways Companies" and "Swiss Shipping Companies" tabs.

REDUCED BOAT CROSSINGS

BSB, SBS and ÖBB 50% discount www.bsb-online.com
 Boat crossings on Lake Constance (Bodensee) from May to October Wilhelm-Tell-Express discounted fare; www.wilhelmtellexpress.com,
 Nostalgic boat crossings Luzern-Flüelen and connecting train ride from Flüelen to Locarno/Lugano.Reservation is compulsory.

Wilhelm Tell Express discounted fare www.wilhelmtellexpress.com
 Nostalgic boat crossings Luzern-Flüelen and connecting train ride to Locarno/Lugano (reservation compulsory)

PASS BONUSES

Bernina Express
 Chur/St Moritz - Tirano - Lugano: reduced fare for the compulsory train reservation from Chur/St Moritz to Tirano and for the connecting bus service to Lugano

Discounted private railway companies from 25% to 50% discount
 BB Bürgenstockbahn Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock
 BET Bergbahnen Engelberg - Trübsee - Titlis / Engelberg - Kleintitlis
 BLM Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp - Mürren
 BOB Berner Oberland - Bahnen
 GGB Gornergratbahn
 JB Jungfraubahn
 PB Pilatusbahn (Alpnachstad - Pilatus Kulm / Kriens - Fräkmüntegg - Pilatus Kulm)
 MGB Matterhorn - Gotthard Bahn
 RB Rigi - Bahn
 SthB Stanserhorn Bahn
 WAB Wengeralpbahn

Verkehrsmuseum 25% discount on entrance fee Transport Museum in Lucerne

A pass valid in Switzerland is also valid on the following private transport companies :

Railway Company Name Routes
SBB-CFF-FFS Swiss Federal Railways main lines
AB Appenzeller Bahnen AG Gossau/St.Gallen-Appenzell-Altstätten
ASM Aare Seeland mobil A Biel - Täuffelen - Ins
ASM Aare Seeland mobil AG Oberaargau - Jura
ASM Aare Seeland mobil AG Solothurn - Niederbipp
MBC Chemin de fer Bière-Apples-Morges
BDWM BDWM Transport AG Bremgarten - Dietikon
BDWM Transport AG Wohlen - Meisterschwanden
BLS-bls BLS AG Emmental - Burgdorf - Thun
BLS-bls BLS AG Solothurn - Moutier
BLS-bls BLS AG Vevey - Mont-Pélerin
BLS-bls BLS AG Bern - Lötschberg - Simplon
BLS-bn BLS AG Bern - Neuchatel
BLS-gbs BLS AG Bern – Thun / Schwarzenburg
BLS-sez BLS AG Spiez – Erlenbach - Zweisimmen
BLT Baselland Transport AG Birsigtal - Birseck
BLT Baselland Transport AG La Chaux-de-Fonds
CJ Chemins de Fer du Jura Tavannes/Gloveller
CJ Chemins de Fer du Jura Koblenz Grenze – Waldshut
FART Ferrovie Autoliniee Regionali Ticinesi Locarno - Camedo trs
FB Forchbahn AG Zürich Stadelhofen – Forch - Esslingen
FW Frauenfeld-Wil-Bahn AG Frauenfeld – Will
LEB Chemin de fer Lausanne - Echallens – Bercher
MOB Montreux Oberland Bernois Montreux - Spiez
MVR Transports Montreux-Vevey-Riviera Blonay-Chamby
NStCM Chemin de fer Nyon-St.Cergue-Morez Nyon - La Cure
OC Chemin de fer Orbe-Chavornay Orbe - Chavornay
RBS Regionalverkehr Bern - Solothurn Bern - Solothurn/Worb
RhB Rhätische Bahn AG Chur – Davos – St. Moritz and Graubünden
SOB Südostbahn Bodensee - Toggenburg
SSIF Società subalpina di imprese ferroviarie Domodossola-Locarno
SZU Sihltal-Zürich-Uetliberg-Bahn Sihltal - Zürich - Uetliberg
TB Trogenerbahn AG St. Gallen - Trogen
THURBO THURBO AG Konstanz – Wil / Romanshorn – Schaffhausen
TMR Transports de Martigny et Regions SA Martigny - Châtelard
TMR Transports de Martigny et Regions SA Martigny - Orsières
TPC Transports Public du Chablais SA Aigle - Leysin
TPC Transports Public du Chablais SA Aigle - Ollon - Monthey - Champéry
TPC Transports Public du Chablais SA Aigle - Sépey - Les Diablerets
TPC Transports Public du Chablais SA Bex - Villars BVB
TPF Transports publique fribourgeois Gruyère-Fribourg-Morat
TRAVYS TRAVYS SA Pont - Brassus
TRAVYS TRAVYS SA Yverdon - Ste Croix
TRN Transports régionaux neuchâtelois La Chaux de Fonds-Les Ponts de Martel
TRN Transports régionaux neuchâtelois Le Locle-Les Brenets
TRN Transports régionaux neuchâtelois Travers-Fleurier-Buttes - Neuchâtel
WB Waldenburgerbahn Liestal - Waldenburg
ZB ZB Zentralbahn AG Luzern – Engelberg / Brüniglinie
Shipping Company Name Routes
BLS-brS bls schifffahrt thuner- und brienzersee Brienzer See
BLS-thS bls schifffahrt thuner- und brienzersee Lake Thun
BSG Bielersee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Lake Bie
CGN Compagnie Générale de Navigation sur le Lac Léman Lake Geneva
LNM Société de Navigation sur les lacs Neuchâtel et Morat Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten
SGV Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees Lake Lucerne
URh Schweizerische Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee and Rhine Untersee und Rhein
ZSG Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Lake Zurich

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Regular Saver (2 to 5 pax)
Eurail France - Switzerland Pass Adult Senior Youth Child Adult Child
4 days / 2 months 2,857.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2,008.0 1,434.0 n/a 2,427.0 n/a 1,219.0 n/a
5 days / 2 months 3,186.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2,238.0 1,598.0 n/a 2,707.0 n/a 1,359.0 n/a
6 days / 2 months 3,496.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2,467.0 1,753.0 n/a 2,997.0 n/a 1,509.0 n/a
7 days / 2 months 3,826.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2,697.0 1,918.0 n/a 3,266.0 n/a 1,638.0 n/a
8 days / 2 months 4,145.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 2,917.0 2,078.0 n/a 3,526.0 n/a 1,768.0 n/a
9 days / 2 months 4,465.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 3,136.0 2,238.0 n/a 3,806.0 n/a 1,908.0 n/a
10 days / 2 months 4,774.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a 3,346.0 2,392.0 n/a 4,075.0 n/a 2,048.0 n/a

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Who can get

People with a permanent residence (for more than 6 months) outside of Europe, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation or Turkey are eligible to purchase or use a Eurail Regional Pass.

How to use

Validation

 Passes must be validated within 6 months of issuing date by a railway official in one of the countries mentioned on the Eurail Regional Pass (station’s desk) who also fills in the passport number
 Passes must be validated prior to boarding 1st train (All parties must be present when validating a Saverpass)
 The date of travel has to be entered in the correct way before boarding the first train, by the traveller, in the corresponding box of the calendar

7:00pm rule
 If an overnight train starts after 7:00pm on a validated Eurail Regional Pass, the pass holder must enter the next day’s date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass.
 If an overnight train starts before 7:00pm on a validated Eurail Regional Pass, the pass holder has to fill in two days on the pass: the starting day’s date AND the arrival day’s date on the pass, provided it falls within the validity of the pass.

Each time before boarding a train, bus or boat, it is important that passengers record their trip in the Travel Report on the Pass cover (in blue or black ink). If passengers travel without having entered the trip in the Travel Report, they risk a fine and payment of a full fare ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions


  • A. Our popular Swiss Card provides 1 roundtrip by rail from any Swiss airport or border to 1 single destination. It also includes a 50% discount on all Swiss railways, lake steamers, postal buses, and excursions to mountaintops.


  • A. First class on the TGV East offers ergonomic reclining seats with head and foot rests, non-smoking coaches, individual power outlets, reading light, ability to book a taxi for your arrival with staff on the train and a restaurant car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.

    Second class on the TGV East offers ergonomic reclining seats with head and foot rests, non-smoking coaches and a restaurant car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.



  • A. In most cases, railpasses are not accepted on city transportation systems such as buses and subways. Passes will generally cover local commuter trains that are above ground.

    The exception to this is the Swiss Pass, which is valid for transportation in 37 Swiss cities.



  • A. No, there are no student discounts. Discounts are offered to youth travelers instead. A youth traveler is any traveler who is 25 years of age or younger.


  • A. No, but we do offer discounted rate for many of our tickets and passes for Youth passengers. To qualify for a Youth Pass, you must be under age 26 on the first day of travel.


  • A. - Business class offers the highest class of service in trains. It will include 1st seats, meals , access to lounges, and no restrictions on being exchanged.

     Flexi First class offers on day train 1st class seat , and are the most exchangeable. Night trains will offer first class couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers and are exchangeable. Meal service may be available for purchase.

     Best Price First class day trains will also offer 1st class seats with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions. Meal service may be available for purchase. Night trains will offer first class couchette or sleepers and lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.

     Flexi Second day trains will offer 2nd class seats that are exchangeable. Night trains offer lower comfort couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers and are exchangeable.

     Best Price Second day trains will offer 2nd class seats with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions. Night trains offer lower comfort couchette (shared sleeping) or sleepers with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.

     Super Saver class is available on night train only and will offer reclingin seats with with lowest ticket prices that may have restrictions.



  • A. First class on the Thalys offers large comfortable reclining seats and drinks and a light snack served at your seat.

    Second class on the Thalys offers generous legroom and a selection of drinks and snacks at your seat that are available for purchase.



  • A. First class on the Talgo 200 offers large, comfortable reclining seats, friendly staff to serve you drinks and light snacks at your seat and major routes have audio and video programs at your seat.

    Second class on the Talgo offers generous legroom, bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase and major routes have audio and video programs at your seat.



  • A. Travel from London - Paris/Brussels and most of the train stations in between these 2 routes.

    For more detailed information on how to use a Eurostar self service kiosk review: How do I retrieve my e-tickets at Eurostar train stations ?



  • A. Discounted Senior rates for travelers 60 and older are available on the following passes:
     Balkan Flexipass-1st class
     BritRail Consecutive and Flexipass 1st class,
     BritRail England Consecutive and Flexipass 1st Class
     France Rail Pass, 1st Class
     Eurail Ireland Pass - 2nd Class
     Eurail Romania Pass - 1st class


  • A. From London to Paris and vice versa, Eurostar offers frequent service: every 30 minutes during peak hours and approximately once per hour during non-peak time. During the peak summer season, up to 24 trains run daily to Paris. From London to Brussels and vice versa, service is offered approximately every 2 hours. During summer, Eurostar offers daily service to Disneyland Paris. During winter, there is 1 train a week.


  • A. The BritRail Family Pass allows one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to travel free with an adult or senior BritRail Pass holder.


  • A. The Swiss Family Card is a terrific value that allows children under 16 years of age to travel free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The card is free, simply request one at the time you purchase your Swiss Pass. If you forget to mention it, then present your Swiss pass before boarding the train at any Swiss train station ticket window, at the time of validation and advise them that you need a Family Card. They will be able to provide you one.


  • A.
     Business Premier class is dedicated to serving the business traveler with its superior service. Business travelers can expect a nonsmoking car, fast lane check-in, use of the Executive Lounges, breakfast or a 3-course lunch or dinner with choice of entrée and wine, complimentary drink, newspapers, Wifi access in the terminal and lap top sockets on board the train.
     Leisure Select tickets provide complimentary food (including a 3-course dinner), beverages, and newspapers while you relax in your reclining seat.
     Full Fare tickets gives you access to the Eurostar Lounge.
     Standard Class offers comfort, convenience, and value. Enjoy the bar car, or purchase snacks and refreshments from the trolley cart when it comes to your seat.


  • A. First class on the TGV Medoffers large comfortable reclining seats and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.

    Second class on the TGV Med offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.



  • A. Each passenger is allowed 2 pieces of luggage and 1 carry-on bag.


  • A. The term "Gender Specific" means that these compartments will not allow male and female passengers to travel in the same compartment. The exception to this condition is if you and your travel companion(s) intend on using all beds within the compartment. Trains in which this condition applies are: Elipsos, CNL, Lusitania, Spanish Night trains.


  • A. Toilets are easily accessible on all the trains and are usually marked with the letters WC. Toilets can usually be found at the front or back of each train car (also known as a coach), and will include a sink, toilet and a locking door.


  • A. First class on the Lyria offers large comfortable reclining seats and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.

    Second class on the Lyria offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.



  • A. Special amenities for disabled travelers are offered on trains and at many train stations, and are clearly indicated with pictograms (for telephones, toilets, elevators, etc.).

    Special equipment is also available for use by handicapped passengers. This equipment must be reserved locally in advance. Be sure to specify if you need personal assistance (whether with a wheelchair, boarding, etc.).



  • A. A youth pass is valid for any traveler who is 25 years of age and younger.


  • A. Breakfast is served before 11:00 a.m.; lunch is served between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00pm A snack is served between 2:00pm and 5:00pm Dinner is served after 5:00pm.


  • A. First class on the Talgo Day offers large comfortable reclining seats and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.

    Second class on the Talgo Day offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.



  • A. The minimum check-in time for passengers with Business First tickets is 20 minutes. For passengers boarding ski trains, and passengers holding regular tickets, check-in time is 30 minutes.


  • A. There are a few passes that offer a discount for families.

    The Swiss passes offer the Swiss family card. This card provides free travel for children 6 to15 when traveling with a parent or guardian.

    The BritRail family pass offers a free child from 5 to 15 with each full fare adult or senior pass.

    The Great British Heritage family pass is available for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

    Many passes offer saver options which can be used for families. Children ages 4-11 will be half of the adult fare on the saver pass.



  • A. First class on the Artesia Day offers large, comfortable reclining seats and a bar-buffet car offering a complete selection of food and beverages for purchase.

    Second class on the Artesia Day offers generous legroom and bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.



  • A. Eurostar offers 3 classes of service: 2 for 1st class and 1 for 2nd class.

     Business Premier which offers priority express check-in at the terminals, a dedicated ticket desk for check in, access to the Eurostar Executive lounges, spacious reclining seats with generous legroom, wifi access at the terminals, a dedicated coach for business travelers, complimentary newspapers, 3-course meal with refreshments at your seat.

     Leisure Select offers spacious reclining seats with generous legroom, complimentary newspapers, and 3-course meal with refreshments at your seat.

     Standard class (2nd class) offers generous legroom and access to a bar-buffet car where a selection of food and beverages are available for purchase.



  • A. Generally, dogs are permitted on trains. Sometimes they may need to be contained in a pet carrier, or they may have to wear a muzzle or leash. Dogs normally travel at half the fare of a 2nd class ticket; this charge is payable directly to the conductor. Pets are not allowed on trains in Great Britain, Spain, Ireland, Norway, and Finland.

    Currently the only animals that will be permitted to travel on the Eurostar are guide dogs for the visually impaired.



  • A. Rail passes for children are generally half the adult fare. Some passes do not offer a child pass. Child tickets are offered on most trains and vary by train type. They are generally about half of an adult ticket.

    The Swiss Pass allows children under 16 to travel free when they are traveling with a parent who is holding a Swiss Pass. On BritRail passes, children 5 through 15 are free with each paying adult.



  • A. A passenger qualifies for Senior Fares at age 60 and over.


  • A. Full Fare is an unrestricted ticket. It is fully exchangeable and refundable even after the departure date. For exchanges and refunds, your local Raileurope office must receive the ticket no later than 60 days after the train’s departure date. Click here to get the Contact Us adress.
     Value fare is non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
     Youth Fare (for travelers under 26 years of age) is exchangeable once in Europe before departure date. It is non-refundable.
     Passholder Fare (issued in conjunction with appropriate railpass) is exchangeable once in Europe. It is non-refundable.
     Senior Fare (for travelers 60 years of age and over) is exchangeable once in Europe. It is non-refundable.


  • A. On all domestic routes in France and all international routes that depart from France. When traveling round trip on an international route you will need to print both tickets before you depart.

    For more detailed information on how to use a French self service kiosk review: How do I retrieve my e-tickets at French train stations?



  • A. Children 4 and under who do not need a bed travel free and do not require a sleeper reservation or a ticket. If the child is between the ages of 4 - 11 or is under 4 but will require a separate bed, then a special child’s fare will apply.


  • A. First class on the TGV offers large comfortable reclining seats and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.

    When Premier service is offered for this train the service includes meal service and access to the TGV lounge at the train stations.

    Second class on the TGV Med offers generous legroom and a bar-buffet car offering a selection of food and beverages for purchase.