Title: France Rail Passes and Train Tips from Rick Steves
Headings: France Rail Passes and Train Tips
France Rail Passes and Train Tips
Are rail passes a good value for France?
How do I see whether a rail pass makes sense for my trip in particular?
Train Fares: France
What are my options for rail passes that cover France?
Do I need to make seat reservations on French trains?
What do rail passes cover in France?
Any tips for buying point-to-point train tickets in France?
What if I need help with my Rail Europe order?

Content: Eurostar trains across the English Channel between London and France (Paris, Lille, and Disneyland) accept Eurail Global Passes, but not the single-country France Pass. Reservations cost about $35 in Standard class or $45 in Standard Premier in addition to starting use of a rail pass travel day. Night trains within France are now rare. On those still running, four-passenger couchette compartments require a first-class ticket or rail pass, six-passenger couchettes accept second-class rail passes, and there are no private sleepers. ( Direct night trains to Italy, however, do not accept rail passes; see our advice on Paris–Italy trains .) Book your required-reservation train trips as soon as you can commit to a date and time; they're available starting 90 days in advance (sometimes even earlier). To check whether a given train requires reservations, check online train schedules. What do rail passes cover in France?