Are you planning to travel frequently by train over a short period of time? The SNCF ‘s Weekly and Monthly Forfait packages 1st and 2nd class are great choices. Depending on the type of journey you choose, options vary, but in all cases, tickets can be purchased up to two months in advance at a per-journey rate of less than 1.50 euros. We’ll show you how.
The national weekly or monthly package is designed for customers who travel on a specific route between 4 and 5 times a week. Passengers can choose the validity that best suits their situation, weekly or monthly, as well as the desired class, first or second.
After paying the subscription fee, all tickets – whether for TGV or TER – are priced at a maximum of 1.50 euros, and can be booked up to two months in advance.
In total, the subscription includes three different packages, based on different travel needs. It’s important to study them carefully.
Journeys on the Classic line give access to all TER and INTERCITES trains, excluding TGVs INOUI and OUIGO . This package is designed for travelers who wish to travel on a particular route for a week or a month.
High-speed line journeys allow you to travel on INOUI TGVs (with the exception of OUIGO), and TER and INTERCITES trains, subject to approval by the region concerned.
Here are the regions that accept subscription:
This package is also designed for passengers wishing to travel on a particular route for a week or a month, with INOUI TGVs.
This option enables passengers to travel throughout France on INOUI TGVs serving French stations. Origin and destination stations can be different.
This pass is only available in a monthly version, and OUIGO, TER and INTERCITES are unfortunately excluded.
In our opinion, the SNCF‘s national weekly or monthly packages are particularly useful, especially thanks to their affordable price. However, this varies according to several criteria, including class of travel, type of train and package chosen.
Here is an example of the rates for some of the top destinations:
When SNCF national weekly or monthly pass holders buy a ticket, they can exchange a trip free of charge up to 30 minutes before departure. From 30 minutes before departure to 30 minutes after departure, tickets can only be exchanged for the same day and the same route, even if the train is fully booked.
Refunds are possible up to 30 minutes after departure if no exchange has been made. Tickets are non-refundable after 30 minutes from departure.
The national weekly or monthly package is a great way for passengers to save money when they need to take the train several times a week or month. To be profitable, however, a passenger would have to travel between 4 and 5 times a week for a weekly package, and between 3 and 4 times a week for a monthly package.
The best train pass subscription for you depends on your age and how often you travel. If you travel a lot for work, the SNCF‘s Carte Liberté is a great way to avoid the sometimes exorbitant cost of last-minute bookings. If you’re traveling with your family for personal reasons, you may be better off with the Avantage card (Jeune, Adulte or Senior), offered at a more reasonable cost. If you need to travel several times in one week or month, then you should opt for the national weekly or monthly package.
The choice of subscription depends on several factors, but the Max Actif+ subscription may be an interesting option, especially if you have regular business trips. It offers reduced-fare travel 4 to 5 times a week, with 450 free trips.
There is no SNCF season ticket that allows unlimited travel on the TGV. However, the MAX Actif+ pass offers the possibility of reduced-fare travel 4 to 5 times a week, with 450 free bookings.
The national weekly or monthly package is designed for customers who travel on a specific route between 4 and 5 times a week. Passengers can choose the option that best suits their situation, weekly or monthly, as well as the desired class, first or second. After paying the subscription fee, all tickets – whether for TGV or TER – are priced at a maximum of 1.50 euros, and can be booked up to two months in advance.
The price of the SNCF national weekly or monthly package varies according to several criteria, including the class chosen and the distance travelled.
Savings are here:
