What is the Eurail France Pass?
The Eurail France Pass allows unlimited rail travel throughout France, making it easy to discover iconic cities, romantic villages, historic regions, and sun-soaked coastlines. Whether it’s art in Paris or wine in Provence, this pass offers flexible and scenic access to it all.
Popular Routes for France Trains
- Paris – Avignon – Nice: A southern route through art, Roman ruins, and Riviera beaches.
- Paris – Bordeaux – Biarritz: Travel west to vineyards and surf-ready coasts.
- Lyon – Annecy – Chamonix: Into the Alps for fresh air, lakes, and mountains.
- Paris – Strasbourg – Colmar: Discover timber-framed charm in Alsace.
- Tours – Blois – Amboise: Journey through the heart of château country.
What to Do in Paris
Climb the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, and cruise the Seine. Wander Montmartre, shop in Le Marais, or enjoy fresh pastries at a corner café. Paris is a gateway to the rest of France, with high-speed trains to every region..
How to Activate Your Eurail Pass
Download the Eurail Rail Planner app to get started
You can activate your pass there in 3 easy steps before boarding your first train:
- Add a new mobile pass. Enter your last name and pass number from your voucher
- Create and connect a trip to this pass
- Enter your ID number and trip start date. You can skip this step if you are not ready to travel
Remember, you can activate your pass up to 11 months from the date of purchase
How to travel with your Eurail Pass
- Plan your journey: Use the Eurail Rail Planner app to find train times and check if reservations are required. Tap on a trip for details and use the "Options" button to filter your options
- Save to My Trip: After finding your ideal train journey, tap to save it to My Trip. You can save multiple journeys for easier travel to multiple destinations. Note: Some trips require reservation fees (not included in the pass price)
- Add to My Trip: When ready to travel, go to "My Trip" and tap to add your journey to your pass
- Show your ticket: Board trains by showing your QR code ticket to inspectors. Each travel day on your Pass has a unique QR code that corresponds to journeys saved in steps 2 and 3. To show your QR code ticket, go to "My Pass" and tap "Show ticket."
This pass is ideal for exploring lesser-known villages like Colmar, Annecy, and Gerberoy, each offering postcard-worthy views. Plus, it includes train connections to select destinations in Switzerland and Spain, making it a great value for regional travel.