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Is there a Senior Railcard for Europe?

You can buy a Senior Pass if you are 60 or over on the date you choose to start your trip. If you're 59 on your first day of travel, you'll need to order an Adult Pass. The senior discount is available for either 1st class or 2nd class travel.



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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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An Interrail Pass is a good option if you are looking to travel across different countries. It allows you to travel on almost all trains in Europe with access to 40 railway and ferry companies in 33 countries. The rail pass is available to both European residents and non-Europeans who are legal residents.

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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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Proof of age is required. France gives seniors age 60 and older the opportunity to purchase a Carte Senior+ for 60 Euros. The Carte Senior+ entitles you to discounts of 25 to 50 percent on train travel. You can also change your train ticket for only 5 Euros; the normal change fee is 15 Euros.

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How much does a Eurail Pass cost? In 2023, the cost of a Eurail Global Pass purchased directly through Eurail starts at $276 for second-class fares and $351 for first-class seats for the four-days-in-one-month pass for adults. A 15-day unlimited pass for adults currently ranges from $498 to $631.

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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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One of the main ways that students are able to get a free 16-25 railcard is through student bank accounts. Many banks offer similar student accounts so try to differentiate themselves from other banks by offering a free railcard. One of the main banks to offer such a perk is Santander.

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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 are over 60, you can benefit from a 40% discount on your one-way and return tickets by signing up for the Tarjeta Dorada card and using it in your purchases. This card, named and non-transferable, has a price of €6 and can be purchased at any ticket office in stations or travel agencies. Valid for one year.

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