Taking the train is an ecological and serene way of traveling: once installed in your seat, you have nothing else to do than let yourself be guided, lulled by the landscapes that pass by the window.
Preferred means of transport by those who do not want to get behind the wheel of a car, the train also advantageously replaces the plane when it comes to making trips in France and even in Europe.
There remains the question of ticket prices: while certain destinations may turn out to be a little expensive, it is still possible to reduce the price of tickets considerably by taking advantage of reduction cards and SNCF subscriptions.
Depending on your age or your situation, there are different options available to you.
From the SNCF weekend card to the senior SNCF card, including the essential young SNCF card, the choice is vast.
Our selection of current offers should allow you to see more clearly.
SNCF subscriptions and reduction cards
The Youth Advantage Card 12 - 27 years old
Intended, as its name suggests, for young people between 12 and 27 years old, this reduction card allows you to enjoy advantages on journeys made by TGV Inoui, TER, as well as on Intercités trains .
A 30% reduction is applied on journeys in France and Europe by TGV and Intercité, and a discount of up to 50% is possible on TER, depending on the regions visited.
Discounts are available every day of the year.
The subscription costs 49 euros per year, and can pay for itself from the first trip and Prem's tickets are eligible.
Click here to take advantage of the Youth Advantage Card
The Senior Advantage Card +60 years old
This card is intended for travelers aged 60 and over: it allows you to benefit from a 30% reduction on journeys made in France and Europe via the TGV Inouï and Intercité trains, and up to 50% reduction on journeys in TER in France: some regions benefit from the maximum discount, others from -25% or -30%.
This card also allows you to benefit from a 60% reduction on accompanying children's tickets, up to a limit of three per trip, including Prem's tickets.
The card costs 49 euros a year.
Click here to take advantage of the Senior Card
The Week-end Advantage Card 27 - 59 years old
This benefit program is intended for travelers aged 27 to 59 who travel primarily on weekends.
Its price of 49 euros can be amortized from the first return trip.
Here too, the discount is 30% on TGV and Intercités and up to 50% on TER, and discounts are also applied in Europe.
To take advantage of it, you have to schedule the return trip with at least one weekend day or night on site.
The real advantage of this card is that the accompanying person can benefit from the same discount: perfect for romantic weekends!
Click here to take advantage of the Weekend Card
The Family Advantage Card 27 - 59 years old
The offer of this card is aimed at families, since it allows a traveler to benefit from a 60% discount on children's tickets, up to a limit of three per trip.
For adults, there is an offer similar to those of the other cards, namely 30% reduction on TGV and Intercity journeys including with a Prem's ticket, and up to 50% on TER journeys.
Discounts also apply on journeys within Europe.
Here too, the annual subscription costs 49 euros and it pays for itself very quickly.
Click here to take advantage of the Family Card
The Freedom Card
Frequent travelers can opt for the Freedom Card, which allows guaranteed reductions all year round on 100% flexible tickets, which allows them to be changed if necessary, at no cost.
Discounts are offered on all types of train in France and Europe, both in second class and in first class.
Discounts go down to -60% and children can travel accompanied by the cardholder with tickets at -50%.
This subscription costs 399 euros per year.
Click here to take advantage of the Freedom Card
The TGVmax card 16 - 27 years old
Intended for young travelers, this card is aimed at 16-27 year olds who travel at least twice a month and benefit from a certain flexibility in the organization of their trips.
The reserved tickets cost zero euros and it is possible to make six simultaneous reservations.
TGVs and Intercités in France and to Luxembourg are eligible.
The subscription costs 79 euros per month with three months of commitment, which allows to adjust the subscription if necessary.
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Click here to take advantage of the TGVmax Card
The unlimited SNCF package
This package is primarily intended for travelers who regularly make the same journey, especially by TGV.
It is possible to subscribe to it weekly or monthly, or directly annually with, in this case, unlimited access to a TGV Inoui journey.
The prices therefore vary according to your needs, but also the chosen route.
Tickets cost a maximum of 1.50 euros, which corresponds to the booking fee.
Visit the site for more details on the subscription.
Click here to take advantage of the unlimited SNCF package
How do I get an SNCF card or subscription?
Subscribing to one of the cards or one of the subscriptions offered by SNCF is a very simple process: first, you have to go to the site dedicated to these offers, and choose the one that suits you best. .
It is necessary to be eligible: the age conditions constitute the main restrictions to access a particular card.
It should be noted that the age limit is included in the validity period of the card: for example, a 12 - 27 year old card is valid until the day before the age of 28.
Once you have made your choice, all you have to do is click on "I order" to subscribe to the offer in question.
You can set the card validity start date yourself, up to three months after the purchase date.
This way you also have control over how long you can use it.
You can then collect it at an SNCF self-service terminal, or at a station counter, to use it whenever you want.
How to dematerialize your SNCF card or subscription?
If you are afraid of losing your subscription card and not being able to present it to the controller when the time comes, the solution may be to dematerialize it, that is to say to have it directly on your smartphone.
You can complete the process in a few clicks from the SNCF website, by going to the dedicated area.
In particular, you will be asked to upload a photo to the site, to associate it with your card.
You can also use the SNCF Assistant application to complete the same process entirely from your mobile terminal.
You will no longer need to carry the paper version of your subscription card when traveling: you have the freedom when you travel by train!