Do over 60s get discount on trains in France?

Many discounts are available to seniors -- men and women of the third age, as the French say; contact the French Government Tourist Office for information. Senior citizens do not get a discount for traveling on public transport in Paris, but national trains have senior discounts. Check out www. oui.



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Travelers that are 60 years and over get a 10% discount on standard adult Eurail prices with a Senior Pass. It's a popular senior rail pass, which proves that Eurailing is loved by all ages.

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Any tips for buying point-to-point train tickets in France? If a rail pass doesn't pencil out for your trip, you may be able to shave off the cost of your train tickets with some of these tips: Advance-purchase discounts: Buying tickets in advance from SNCF'S site can get you 50 percent off the full fare.

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Nationwide Amtrak Discounts Before you start clicking links, make sure to check Amtrak's Weekly Specials, on sale between Tuesday and Friday each week. These are deeply discounted fares (often up to 80% off) that can be for any train in the country. It's a grab bag, but you might get lucky.

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In most cases, the best way to purchase European train tickets is through a third-party booking website like Omio or Trainline. These services are much more user-friendly than booking directly through each country's national rail service.

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But there is added comfort in full class, and given the nominal price differnce and your travel companions, I would suggest that you choose first class. There's somewhat more room in first class and the seats are *supposed* to be slightly more comfortable. You can't be served a meal at your seat in second class.

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The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 and over to buy. This costs just £30 (or £70 for three years), so will have effectively paid for itself after only a few train trips. When using the Senior Railcard, you can expect to make average annual savings of £76, or £5.34 per journey.

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Qualifying ages range from 60 to 67 years old. But to get many of those discounts — including in Austria, Britain, Germany, Italy, and Spain, and a second tier of discounts in France — you must purchase a senior card at a local train station (valid for a year; prices range from €5 in Spain to €130 in Germany).

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