Enjoy rail travel in France, where visitors can marvel at the vineyards in Champagne and spend a magical weekend in Paris. Other popular routes bring you to these stunning landscapes: the lavender fields of Provence, Nice's coastal beauty of the Côte D'Azur and spectacular Mont Blanc of the French Alps.
Where can the pass be used?
Eligibility
- This pass is only valid for residents of Europe. You are not eligible to travel with this pass if you are a resident of France.
Pre-booking time
- The InterRail Pass can be bought up to 3 months before the beginning of its validity.
Discounts
- Youth Pass
Discount for youth 25 years or younger in 2nd class.
- Children 4-11
Children 4-15 pay half the adult fare.
- Children 4-
Children under the age of 4 travel free.
Bonuses & Inclusions
- Read about France InterRail pass benefits
- Free Benefits
If you travel on a 5 or 10-day flexible InterRail Pass, you can only use a free benefit on a day which you fill in on your Pass (a travel day). In case of a free overnight ferry, you may enter either the day of departure or arrival in the travel calendar. For free passage on international routes, the InterRail Pass must be valid for the country of departure AND the country of arrival. For domestic travel, your InterRail Pass must be valid in the country you travel in.
- Reduced Fares
Please note that reduction benefits do not require the use of a travel day on your InterRail Pass. If traveling at a reduced rate, the travel may take place at any time, provided it is within the overall validity of the InterRail Pass, even if all the travel days in the calendar have been used up. For a reduced passage on international routes, the InterRail Pass must be valid for the country of departure OR the country of arrival. For domestic travel, your InterRail Pass must be valid in the country you travel in.
Additional Details
- Various high-speed and night trains require reservations to be made prior to travel. To book your advanced reservations please go to "Reservations for passholders"
Seat reservations may be compulsory or highly recommended on select European trains. The cost for a reservation or supplement is not included in a Interrail Pass and varies depending on the country, type of train and date of purchase/travel. High speed trains and night trains are examples of trains requiring a supplement and reservation.
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