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Practical Information on France
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RAIL TRAVEL IN FRANCE / EURORAIL - RAIL EUROPE |
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Train/rail
travel service in
France is efficient, punctual, and comfortable. It is
one of the most popular ways to get around, allowing
travelers to view the countryside in a swift, but
leisurely manner. France's extensive railway network
connects large cities and towns throughout the country.
Smaller towns without train stations are generally
linked by bus service to the nearest station. The French
National Railroads' (Société Nationale des Chemins de
Fer or SNCF) network of inter-city rail links also
provides frequent express and high-speed train service
known as the TGV or Train à Grande Vitesse. Operating at
a commercial speeds of 186mph, the high-speed network
also includes European routes, featuring the Eurostar
which connects Paris to London in just 2h35 and the
Thalys going to Brussels and Amsterdam in 1h30 and 4
hours respectively. For added convenience, the Paris
Charles-de-Gaulle and Lyon Saint-Exupery Airports have
high-speed train stations.
The price of train
travel in France depends on whether you choose first or
second class, as well as on the time and date of travel.
If you planning your rail travel before you go, there
are a variety off affordable and flexible passes
(non-consecutive days of rail travel), including
packages available for the U.S. traveler through your
travel agent or Rail Europe. Rail passes for France
include the France Railpass, the France Rail'n Drive,
Eurail. Rail Europe also offers combo-country passes,
including the France n'Italy Pass and the all new
France'n Spain pass.
Most passes offered by Rail Europe have specially priced
youth versions as well as special passes for seniors.
Point-to-point tickets can also be purchased in the U.S.
More info:
Click here
for Rail Europe
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