Do pensioners get free travel in France?

Reduced rates and sometimes free travel cards are offered for French residents over the age of 65. Free Navigo passes are available to over-65s in the Greater Paris area (although there is an income cap to qualify), and provide access to all Metro services, RER trains, trams, and buses.



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Are you 60 or over and travel occasionally on TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS and TER trains in France and Europe? Make the most of your card from the third journey¹ and benefit from a 30% discount in 2?? and 1?? classes.

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Italy offers a Carta d'Argento, the “Silver Card” or senior card to senior travelers over age 60.

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Once you reach the eligible age, you can apply for a free Older Person's Freedom Pass(www.londoncouncils.gov.uk opens in a new tab). This is in line with the State Pension age, which is currently 66. The Freedom Pass offers: Free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, and Elizabeth line services.

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The Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. There's no limit to the number of times you use it so the potential for adventure is huge. Please visit https://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/travel-times-tickets/ to find out more.

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Privately owned Italo trains have similar advance-purchase rates between major cities. Seniors (60 and older) can buy a Carta d'Argento (€30; free if 75 or older), which gives holders a 15 percent discount on most train tickets (which pales in comparison to most advance-purchase discounts).

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If you are 60+ or an AARP member, you'll save up to 10% with advance reservations. Just select “Senior/AARP” from the special rate dropdown or request the Senior Rate* when you call 800-4CHOICE (800-424-6423).

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You can use your Railcard on all franchised train operating companies that provide services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.

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The cheapest time to visit Paris is during the off-season — in the winter, before and after the holiday rush, which means early December, January, and February.

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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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If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.

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60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.

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