Eurail France pass [official agent/instant ticket issuance/no ticketing fee/explore France/unlimited travel frequency]

Note:

1. [Validity Period] 11 months from the date of purchase.

2. Cancellation and change policy: Free cancellation and changes are allowed before exchanging the admission voucher.

Please note that passes that have been partially used or activated (linked to the app) are non-refundable.

- Unlinked passes (not linked to the app) can be canceled for free within 11 months from the date of purchase.

- To request a refund, please deactivate your pass. The pass can be deactivated in the app before the selected start date (00:00 CET on that day). Please use the Rail Planner app, go to "My Pass," tap the three dots in the upper right corner, and select "Deactivate Pass" (the pass can be reactivated later).

Free cancellation is available before voucher redemption (before the selected start date when linking the app, at 00:00 CET on that day)

3. [Important Reminder] If your itinerary includes popular routes, before linking the app to activate your pass, please check whether seats are available for the routes you plan to take. If seats are unavailable, do not activate the pass for use on that day. Unactivated passes can be canceled, or they can be canceled before [the selected start date when linking the app (00:00 CET on that day)].

Recommended website for seat reservations: Rail Europe official website:

. Add your rail pass on the page, then search for your point of departure and destination to make reservations.

If the app displays "Seat reservations required" when checking the route, then seat reservations are needed for this route. Availability is subject to actual conditions, and popular routes should be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.

If you need to reserve a seat, you must first save your itinerary in the app and then follow the corresponding route and method to book your seat. Please note that if you fail to reserve a seat on routes requiring advance booking, you will not be allowed to board. Remember this!

5. How to activate and use the pass: (Please click to view, wait if loading is slow):

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France Rail Pass Eurail France Mobile Pass

France's railway network is extensive, connecting every corner of the country. The high-speed TGV trains can reach speeds of 320 km/hr, offering fast, safe, and comfortable travel between major French cities and airports. For instance, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has an underground train station with direct connections to southern cities like Avignon and Marseille. The non-high-speed Intercités trains provide convenient access to smaller towns and remote suburbs across France.

• The Eurail France Pass is a universal train ticket that offers you the freedom and flexibility to travel by train across various regions of France, allowing you to explore the country to the fullest!
• After purchase, you can enjoy unlimited free train rides across the French rail network.
• You can choose your destination and departure time at your own discretion. If you miss your train or your travel plans change, simply board the next available train. Most trains allow direct boarding with a pass, but some high-speed trains, international high-speed trains, scenic trains, and night trains require advance seat reservations.

Package Options

• Passengers can choose between first class or second class carriages.
• The pass is a flexible travel vehicle type. With a flexible travel vehicle type pass, you can choose to ride the train for free on any 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 days within a month.

Applicable Scope

• The France Rail Pass is valid for the entire French rail network, allowing unlimited train rides.
  Please click to view the validity of the France Eurail Pass
• For residents outside Europe, the Russian Federation, and Türkiye only.

*Please note that seat reservations are required at all times for high-speed trains and night trains in France, and the quantity of seats available for Eurail pass holders is usually limited.

Main Itineraries

France's high-speed TGV trains radiate from Paris, connecting over 230 major cities across the country in just a few hours. Routes include Paris-Nice, Paris-Lille, Paris-Avignon, Paris-Lyon, Paris-Marseille, Paris-Bordeaux, Paris-Strasbourg, Paris-Rennes, Paris-Nantes, Paris-Dijon, Paris-Tours, Paris-Cannes, Paris-Montpellier, Paris-Toulouse, Marseille-Nice, and Lyon-Nice.

[Advantages and Highlights of the France Pass]

• Travel worry-free, convenient and fast, great value for money
• Long-distance single rides? Multiple rides in a day offer better value.
• Looking for highly flexible itineraries with longer playtime for better value
• When you decide to travel last minute and can't get discount tickets, a travel pass is more cost-effective.
• Unlimited free rides, set your travel time as you wish!
• Multiple package options to meet various needs

Train Facilities and Services

French TGV High-Speed Train: Offers clean and tidy carriages, spacious and comfortable seats, along with high-quality and attentive service. The trains include both single-deck and double-deck options, all of which are non-smoking. Each seat is equipped with a personal reading light, making it convenient for passengers to work, read, or use electronic devices. There are also spacious luggage storage areas within passengers' line of sight—larger items can be placed between carriages or in designated luggage spaces between seats, while smaller items can be stored on the overhead racks.

**First Class Carriage (French TGV High-Speed Railway):**

• 2+1 seating arrangement, individual seat + private space, electronically adjustable seat recline.
• Features adjacent seating or club spaces that allow groups of two or four travelers to work together.
• Laptop or mobile phone power socket.
• Passengers are allowed to carry 2 pieces of checked baggage and 1 piece of carry-on baggage with no weight restrictions. Each piece must be labeled with the passenger's identification.
• A wheelchair-accessible area is available, and passengers must request it at the time of booking.
• Taxi reservations available onboard: Seat reservations can be made through the train staff on select high-speed trains (Lille, Paris - Nantes, Paris - Rennes, and Paris - Nice).
• Breakfast, main meals, hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, desserts, and hot and cold beverages are available for purchase in the dining car.

Second Class (French TGV High-Speed Train):

• 2+2 seating arrangement, comfortable and convenient seats.
• The "Carré" square area allows 4 passengers to work together; the "Kiosque" small meeting area (16 seats) is suitable for small group travelers to collaborate; in Car 1, there is a private space accommodating 6 people facing each other, completely separated from the rest of the car.
• Passengers are allowed to carry 2 pieces of checked baggage and 1 piece of carry-on baggage with no weight restrictions. Each piece must be labeled with the passenger's identification.
• Onboard infant care facilities: equipped with an infant changing table and a bottle warmer.
• Breakfast, main meals, hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, desserts, and hot and cold beverages are available for purchase in the dining car.

French Intercities Non-High-Speed Trains: Some trains offer dining car services where passengers can purchase beverages and snacks. Most trains do not provide dining cars, so it is recommended that passengers purchase food at the train station before boarding.

1st Class Carriage (Non-High-Speed Inter-City Rail)

• Spacious and comfortable genuine leather seats.
• Independent power outlet.
• Foot pillow
• Luggage racks are located in the center of the train car.
• You can book a taxi through the train staff.

2nd Class Carriage (Non-High-Speed Inter-City Train)

• Comfortable and convenient.
• Car 3 or 13: Features a family zone with a children's play area, equipped with child safety seats for ages 1-4, designated storage space for foldable strollers, baby changing tables, and bottle warming facilities for infants.

Pass Validity

Activation date: refers to the first use date selected when linking the pass to the app.

1. Before the pass is linked to the app and activated:

This pass must be activated within 11 months from the date of ticket issuance (purchase) (except for specified promotional products) and will expire thereafter.

For example, if a pass is purchased on January 1, its validity period starts from January 1 and remains effective for 11 months before activation. It can be activated on any day within these 11 months.

2. Link the Pass to the app for activation. After activation:

Continuous type

The validity period of the pass starts from the first travel date selected when linking the pass to the app, and it must be used consecutively for N days.

For example, if you purchase a 15-day consecutive package on Jan 1 and choose Feb 1 as the start date when linking the app, the expiration date will be calculated from Feb 1 (the selected activation date) and end on Feb 15.

Flexible

Valid for N days within X months from the first travel date selected when linking the pass to the app, calculated based on the pass's expiration date and duration.

For example, if you purchase a flexible package for 4 days within 1 month and choose Feb 1 as the start date when linking the app, the expiration date will be within 1 month from Feb 1, allowing you to use it on any 4 days during this period.

Activation process for pass

1. How to activate and use the pass? Illustrated guide (please click to view, wait if loading is slow):

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Video guide:

(you can switch languages in the top right corner: Chinese/English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese) to learn how to activate your Eurail global pass or single-country pass on mobile or computer.

2. How to download the app on Huawei phones?

Download the Huawei outbound easy app, download Google apps, and download the rail planner app within this app.

3. Can multiple passes be linked to one device?

You can add multiple passes to your device as needed. After activating a pass during your trip, you can also transfer it to another device (only once). If you're traveling as a group with multiple passes stored on one device, all members must travel together for all journeys.

If multiple people are traveling together, one mobile phone can activate multiple tickets simultaneously. If there are multiple passes on the same phone, please note the following:

Each pass requires a separate itinerary in the app.

(2) If you have created an itinerary, you can copy an existing one and link the copy to another pass. Please name each itinerary differently to manage all itineraries.

When validating tickets, each member using the pass must present their ticket. Tap "Show ticket" after selecting another pass in "My pass".

The ticket inspector will scan the QR code to verify if the train you're boarding matches the one shown on your ticket. They will also check your personal info and may request to see your passport or ID.

4. Traveling with children?

Child passes need to be activated just like regular passes and can be stored on a separate device. Child passes should always have their own travel and ticket information for inspection during train journeys.

Children under 4 years old can travel for free without needing to purchase a separate pass.

Seat reservation

• You can reserve seats in advance without activating the pass.

1. Please check if seat reservation is required for the route.

Please download the Eurail/Interrail Rail Planner app or visit the

/  to search based on your desired route. If the route shows:

"No reservation needed" means no seat booking fee is required. The route is saved directly in the app and can be shown when boarding.

"Seat reservations required" indicates that seat reservations are mandatory

"Not in Pass network" means it is not included in the pass.

(You can switch languages in the top right corner: Chinese/English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese)

2. Please make reservations on the following two websites:

• Website 1 (recommended): Rail Europe website:
  Please tap
  Add a rail pass on the page, then search for the point of departure and destination to make a reservation.
• Website 2: Eurail,
  Please tap
• For routes requiring reservations (marked as "Seat reservations required") in the Eurail/Interrail rail planner app, tap the details to view various reservation options.
• Railway company official website. If a passholder number is required when booking on the railway company's official website, please visit the following website to convert your pass number: https://www.eurail.com/en/book-reservations#/generatePassCoverNumber
• Local train stations or
  train operator websites
  also offer seat reservation services

(Availability is subject to actual conditions. Eurostar must be booked online at least half a month in advance)

3. Seat reservation fee reference

Note:

Taking an overnight train can save travel days. If you stay overnight on the train without transferring to another train after midnight, it will only count as 1 travel day. For example: If you take a train departing at 19:10 on October 14 and arriving at the destination at 02:30 on October 15, simply mark October 14 on your rail pass travel calendar.

- If you're planning a single-country trip in Europe, we recommend booking a single-country rail pass.

- Staff members can provide assistance services for passengers with disabilities.

Change and cancellation policy

- Unlinked and unactivated: Refund can be requested within 11 months from the purchase date.

- After linking activation: Cancel the link and request a refund more than 1 day before the first usage date selected during linking.

- If you may need a refund within 11 months, please do not link, or cancel the link at least one day before the first usage date selected during linking before requesting a refund.

Eurail pass guide and FAQ

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***If you are unsure about your travel plans, do not activate, or make sure to deactivate before your selected travel date!!