Carte Enfant + for the very young or 12-25 for the less young, carte Escapade or Senior for their parents and grand-parents: everyone is entitled to a discount on SNCF trains!
Why choose a discount railcard?
Do you travel regularly in France? Save money with an SNCF discount railcard. Enjoy a minimum of 25%, even if you book at the last minute (these discounts are based on the Loisir standard fare).
Do you want to exchange your tickets? Or need a refund?
• With your railcard, this couldn't be easier and is free up to the day before departure.
• If changed or cancelled on the day of departure, a €3 charge per person per journey shall be applied.
• After departure tickets are no longer exchangeable or refundable.
Your benefits per railcard
The Carte Enfant +
The Carte Enfant + offers 25% to 50% discounts for children under 12 years old and up to 4 accompanying persons (adults or other children).
Find more information on the carte Enfant + (website in French).
The Carte 12-25
The Carte 12-25 is reserved for young people aged between 12 and 25. Valid 1 year, the Carte 12-25 costs €49. It entitles you to 25% to 60% discount on your train tickets.
Tip: you can order your Carte 12-25 up to the day before your 26th birthday: this way it will remain valid until your 27th birthday.
Find more information on the Carte 12-25 and order today (websites in French).
The Carte Escapade
The railcard is aimed at 26 - 59 year-olds. Valid 1 year, the Carte Escapade costs €85. It entitles you to 25% to 40% discount per traveller on Saturdays and Sundays.
To enjoy the benefits: book a return journey of over 200 km on a Saturday or Sunday or including an overnight stay on the Saturday.
NB: the maximum period between outward and return travel is 61 days and may not be extended in the case of an exchange.
Don't forget to keep your outward and return tickets as proof of your discount for the ticket inspector.
Find more information on the Carte Escapade and order it today (websites in French).
The Carte Senior
Aimed at the over 60s and valid on all journeys, the Carte Senior costs €56. It is valid 1 year and entitles you to 25% to 50% discounts depending on the trains selected.
Tip: with your Carte Senior, receive your "Feuille de Voyage" summary by e-mail. It includes all information required for each stage of your journey (service included with the Carte Senior and available on a selection of destinations.)
Find more information on the Carte Senior and order it today (websites in French).
Other benefits of your Discount railcards :
• 25% discount on train tickets in Europe. A single condition: your SNCF train must cross at least one border. NB: this discount does not apply to TGV Brussels-France, Thalys and Eurostar.
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