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France & Switzerland Pass
Enjoy the best of both worlds traveling on the world-renowned efficient rail network of France and Switzerland.
 
Price Per Person (EURO )
Validity : 01 Jan'07 - 31 Dec'07
1 Adult Saver Youth
1st Class 1st Class 2nd Class
Flexi 4 days within 2 months
€271
€231 €190
Additional days (6 days max)
€31
€27 €22
 
Saver:
Reduced rates for groups of 2 to 5 persons travelling together at all times.
Youth:
Valid in 2nd Class and exclusively for those who are under 26 on the first day of validity of their passes.
Children:
Children aged between 4 and 11 years old travel at half price, and for those under 3 years old, travel free when sharing seat/bed with adult.
 
General Conditions
  • All fares are quoted in EUR and are based on per person. Subject to change at time of booking.
  • All passes are subject to an issuance fee of EUR4 per person.
  • Valid from 01 Jan to 31 Dec 2007 (subject to change).
How to Use Your Pass
  • Always have your pass VALIDATED prior to your first train trip in Europe.
  • Do NOT validate it yourself.
  • Passes are issued on IDENTITY, not to be used by any other person.
  • The Flexi Passes have a schedule with boxes to fill in the date of travel. Always fill in the boxes yourself before embarking on the train.
  • Passes are actual travel documents and do not need to be exchanged.
  • When taking an overnight train leaving after 7 pm, please fill in the next day of travel in your Flexi Passes. Travel days would have to be within the validity of the pass.
  • There are FREE BONUS and DISCOUNTED BONUS that entitle you to reductions with every pass your purchase. When you use a FREE BONUS, you will have to use a day of your pass. A DISCOUNTED BONUS will not utilize any day of your pass.
  • When using a Saver Pass, there is no need for all the persons to travel together. Yet those who do travel should have the pass with them. Two groups cannot make separate journeys simultaneously.
Refund
  • France'n Switzerland Pass must be presented unused and not validated for refund
  • An 83% refund applies to totally unused passes returned within 1 year of issuing date
  • France'n Switzerland Pass are not refundable and cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or partially used
Eligible Party
  • People with a permanent residence outside of Europe, Russia, Turkey and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia), for more than six months, are eligible to purchase or use a France'n Switzerland Pass
Bonus & Benefits

Benefits

  • Special Passholder fare on Eurostar, Thalys, Artesia Day & Night, TGV Lyria, TGV France Genève, Bruxelles-France TGV, Elipsos, Genève Med
  • Access to high speed TGV (compulsory reservation)
  • No supplement are payable for IC & EC trains within Switzerland

Bonuses (Subject to change during the year)

  • France
    • 50% discount on Seine River cruises with Bateaux Parisiens
    • 25% discount on the private scenic rail line from Nice to Digne, “Chemin de Fer de Provence”
    • 50% discount on passenger fares on Sea France ferries operating between Calais and Dover
    • 50% discount on the Paristory tourist attraction (film on the history of Paris)
    • 20% discount at the famous Grevin Waxwork Museums in Paris, Lourdes, Tours, Salon de Provence or St Jean de Luz
    • 20% discount on the discovery pass for guided tours and museums in Dijon
    • Free travel on the RER B between Paris Charles de Gaulle and the centre of Paris requires the use of one day of the pass but it is worthwhile if your customer is passing through Paris in transit.

Reduced boat trip:

  • Civitacecchia - Toulon (France)
Frequently Asked Question

What Swiss railroads are exactly included in the France'n Switzerland Pass?

  • Switzerland features 2 main networks: the “basic” and the “Swiss Travel System”
  • Basic network includes all major railway connections and boat companies to major cities and tourism areas plus different bonuses within Switzerland.
  • Swiss Travel System network includes the basic railroads, urban transportation system, postal buses and the main mountain railways/cable cars.

France'n Switzerland Pass covers the “basic network” and provides special prices for the Famous Glacier Express (pass holders are entitled to 35% discount on Glacier Express tickets if purchased at the same time throught Euronet) and for the Gornergrat train.

What are the benefits purchasing this pass rather than 3-country Eurail Selectpass?

  • If your travel plan is only focused on France and Switzerland 6% cheaper.
  • Additional bonuses and benefits such as a special discounted fare on the Glacier Express.

Is it possible to purchase additional days in France or Switzerland?

  • Additional days can only be bought before the departure date through Rail Europe

Do I need to make reservation if I am a France'n Switzerland Passholder?

  • This pass does not guarantee seat / sleeper reservation
  • Reservation may be required on some trips such as Glacier Express, Bernina Express
  • Reservation is compulsory and at an additional cost for Eurostar, Thalys, TGVs, Lyria, etc.

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