Our new discount cards :
(1) (2) Prices valid as of 09/05/2019, excluding promotions.
Cartes AVANTAGE
Cartes Avantage Jeune/Sénior: Offer reserved for the cardholder of the Carte AVANTAGE. Discount calculated, excluding additional service fees, on the PREM’S SECONDE and PREMIERE fare, and the SECONDE and PREMIERE Full Fare for trains requiring reservations (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO and INTERCITÉS 100% ECO). Discounts are valid nation-wide (except for journeys exclusively within Île-de-France). On TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains the card provides a 30% discount calculated on the SECONDE and PREMIERE fare and a 30% discount on the Normal Fare for INTERCITÉS trains that do not require reservations in the case of tickets valid for 7 days. On TER trains, the card provides a guaranteed 25% discount all year long, provided that it is accepted by the regional transport authority within its jurisdiction (and of up to 50% according to the applicable rules of the region’s fare calendar). More information is available on the regional TER websites.
Cartes Avantage Week-End/Famille: Offer reserved for the cardholder and one companion over 12 years of age for any return trip taken on at least the night of Friday, Saturday or Sunday or on the day of Saturday or Sunday (The maximum amount of time between outbound and return trips is 61 days and cannot be extended in the event of an exchange). Discount calculated, excluding additional service fees, on the PREM’S SECONDE and PREMIERE fare, and the SECONDE and PREMIERE Full Fare for trains requiring reservations (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS, excluding OUIGO and INTERCITÉS 100% ECO). Discounts are valid nation-wide (except for journeys exclusively within Île-de-France). On TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS trains the card provides a 30% discount calculated on the SECONDE and PREMIERE fare and a 30% discount on the Normal Fare for INTERCITÉS trains that do not require reservations in the case of tickets valid for 7 days. On TER trains, the card provides a guaranteed 25% discount all year long, provided that it is accepted by the regional transport authority within its jurisdiction (and of up to 50% according to the applicable rules of the region’s fare calendar). More information is available on the regional TER websites.
In France and in Europe
Offer reserved for CARTE AVANTAGE cardholders. Discount calculated, excluding additional service fees, on the SECONDE and PREMIERE day fare for TGV France - Luxembourg, TGV Paris - Fribourg en Brisgau and DB-SNCF in Cooperation, on the SECONDA or PRIMA (Second Class or First Class) day fare for TGV France-Italie, on the STANDARD or STANDARD 1ère fare for TGV Lyria. Offer valid for one travel companion for CARTE AVANTAGE WEEK-END or FAMILLE cardholders.
Last-minute deals
Offer reserved for Carte Avantage cardholders, including up to three children 4 to 11 years old and one travel companion over 12 years old for Carte Avantage Week-end or Famille cardholders. Offer valid for a selection of destinations in France and in Europe, on certain days and for certain trains (TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS) subject to availability. Tickets non exchangeable and non refundable.
Card change
From 09/05/19 to 07/07/19, holders of a commercial card, who wish to acquire a Carte Avantage, will have the option of requesting a refund of their commercial card prorated to the number of full months remaining. To be eligible for a refund, the remaining validity period of the card must be at least 6 months on 09/05/2019. Any refund request must include the application form available to download on the sncf.com website as well as the original coupon.
Carte LIBERTE
Offer reserved for Carte Liberté cardholders. Discount calculated, excluding additional service fees, on the BUSINESS PREMIERE fare for TGV and INTERCITÉS trains requiring reservations (excluding OUIGO and INTERCITÉS 100% ECO). On INTERCITES trains that do not require a reservation the discount is 50% calculated on the normal fare of the class travelled in. On TER trains, the card provides a 50% discount provided that it is accepted by the regional transport authority within its jurisdiction. More information is available on the regional TER websites.
On the trains TGV France - Luxembourg, TGV Paris - Fribourg en Brisgau, TGV France-Italie et DB-SNCF in cooperation the discount is 45 % in 1st class ou 60% in 2nd class on the Business PREMIERE rate (tarif Liberté prima for TGV France-Italie). On the train TGV Lyria the discount is 40% minimum inn Business 1ère on the Business 1ère rate and 60% in Standard class calculated on the STANDARD 1ère flex rate.
50% for children: offer reserved for, at most, 3 accompanying children between 4 and 11 years old inclusive if their ticket is purchased at the same as the Carte Liberté ticket. Discount calculated excluding additional service fees on the price paid by the cardholder.
Exchange
Ticket exchangeable without fees up to 30 minutes after departure. Ticket refundable without fees up to 30 minutes after departure in the stations and sales offices of the departure locality. Starting from 30 minutes before the departure time, the number of exchanges is limited to 2 and the exchanges are restricted to another train on the same day and for a trip that includes the original route. Tickets exchanged within 30 minutes of the departure time are non-refundable.
Exchanging is necessary before accessing the train. Travellers who have not exchanged their tickets will be considered as having no valid ticket and will be charged on board according to the amounts indicated in the Passenger Fares Agreement. Same-day tickets purchased at the Carte Liberté, Frequénce season ticket, Pro Seconde or Business Première fare are exchangeable even for a full train using the TGV INOUI PRO application, Self-Serve Kiosks, and in our stations and sales offices.
Card change
From 09/05/19 to 07/07/19, holders of a Fréquence 50 or Fréquence 30 pass, bearers of a 6 or 12 months Fréquence coupon, wishing to acquire a Carte Liberté, will have the option of requesting a refund of their Fréquence coupon prorated to the number of full months remaining. To be eligible for a refund, the remaining validity period of the card must be at least 6 months for the 12-month coupon, 5 months for the 6-month coupon on 09/05/2019. Any refund request must include the application form available to download online as well as the original coupon.
