France Rail Pass, seat reservations to travel within France

1. How do I reserve a seat with Eurail Pass?
2. How much do Reservations cost with Eurail Pass?
3. What is a TER train in France?
4. Do I need reservations with Eurail Pass?
5. How do I book train tickets in Europe?
6. How do you use a Eurail pass?
7. Are overnight trains included in Eurail Pass?
8. How long does it take to get your Eurail Pass?
9. Does the Eurail Pass cover high-speed trains?
10. Should I buy train tickets in advance France?
11. Do you need to buy train tickets in advance in France?
12. Do you need to validate train tickets in France?

How do I reserve a seat with Eurail Pass?

You can book your reservations with us in 3 easy steps:

1. Buy your Pass. First things first – choose which Pass you're going to travel Europe with. Get my Eurail Pass now →
2. Plan your route. Choose where you want to go and check whether you need to reserve a seat. Check for reservations →
3. Buy your reservations.

How much do Reservations cost with Eurail Pass?

Reservation fees

What is a TER train in France?

Transport express régional (French pronunciation: ​[tʁɑ̃spɔʁ ɛksprɛs ʁeʒjɔnal], usually shortened to TER) is the brand name used by the SNCF, the French national railway company, to denote rail service run by the regional councils of France, specifically their organised transport authorities.

Do I need reservations with Eurail Pass?

We're all about flexibility – most trains covered by your Eurail Pass don't require seat reservations, so if you're willing to take a slower route you can often avoid the extra cost. National trains will take you to all corners of Europe, and you can just hop on and off as you please.

How do I book train tickets in Europe?

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

How do you use a Eurail pass?

Before you take your first train, you MUST activate your pass at a train station in a country where Eurail is valid. A railway official will fill in the start and end date of your pass as well as your passport number. Also, they will stamp your pass to validate the date on which train travel begins.

Are overnight trains included in Eurail Pass?

Save precious travel time by moving from one destination to the next while you sleep. Most European night trains are included in the Eurail passes. You'll just need to reserve and pay for your preferred sleeping accommodation type in addition to your pass.

How long does it take to get your Eurail Pass?

Once your order is shipped, you can follow your Eurail Pass with the Track and Trace code. With Premium Shipping you'll receive the package within 1 week. If you chose Economy Shipping it will take approximately 2 weeks for the package to arrive.

Does the Eurail Pass cover high-speed trains?

Many European high-speed trains are included in the Eurail passes, but the reservations for these trains are not included in your Pass. ... You can book your seat for most high-speeds trains up to 3 months in advance.

Should I buy train tickets in advance France?

Re: France, which tickets do I need to book in advance. Any segments that use a TGV must be booked in advance - the earlier you book, the less you'll pay. Any segments that use an Intercities train, may need booking in advance (some don't, but it's best if you do book to get cheaper fares and to guarantee a seat).

Do you need to buy train tickets in advance in France?

It's not possible to buy tickets on the train in France, you should always book in advance – especially when cheaper tickets are released up to 3 months ahead of time.

Do you need to validate train tickets in France?

How to validate train tickets in France. You must validate all French train tickets (except print-at-home and mobile tickets) before boarding the train. There are small yellow “compost”, or “automat”, machines marked Compostez votre billet.