What is SNCF (Railway Company France)? What are the types, How to apply Avantage, Liberte, Max, Forfait Cards and passes?, Eligibility, Cost

What is SNCF?

The SNCF group provides a comprehensive selection of mobility solutions across numerous business lines. Transport both people and goods in an efficient, ecological manner. And develop tomorrow’s mobility. With a single parent company in charge of SNCF Reseau, SNCF Gares & Connexions, Rail Logistics Europe, SNCF Voyageurs, Geodis, and Keolis, the SNCF group has a new organizational design to address these difficulties.

Types of SNCF Card

Advantage Jeune Card

Their Advantage Jeune card is for 12- to 27-year-olds who occasionally use TGV INOUI, Intercity, or TER in France and other European nations. Your card will pay for itself after just one roundtrip in first or second class, saving you 30%.

Benefits/Usage

  • You will get 30% off trips all year round.
  • 60% off tickets for up to 3 children traveling with you
  • Free ticket switching and refund up to three days before departure.
  • Get discounts all year long, including on popular departure days.
  • last-minute “No Flex” offers.
  • Tickets in the Brittany, New Aquitaine, Occitania, and AURA regions are 25% or 50% discount.

Eligibility

  • The age must be between 12 and 27 years
  • Must be a French citizen

Validity of the Card

  • Its valid for 1 year.

What is the cost?

  • It will cost €49.

How to apply for Advantage Jeune Card?

  • Visit the sncf-connect.com/app
  • Fill in the below details.
  •  Then select the card’s activation date, up to five months after the purchase date.
  • It is included as a PDF attachment in the cardholder’s purchase confirmation email.
  • Save year-round with exclusive offers and additional benefits

Advantage Senior Card

This is for senior citizens. Their Advantage Senior card is for people over 60 who occasionally travel with TGV INOUI, Intercity, or TER in France and abroad. Your card will pay for itself after just one roundtrip in first or second class, saving you 30%.

Eligibility

  • You must be 60+ years old
  • Must be a French citizen

 Benefits/Usage

  • You will get 30% off trips all year round.
  • 60% off tickets for up to 3 children traveling with you ages 4 to 11
  • Free ticket switching and refund up to three days before departure
  • Get discounts all year long, including on popular departure days.
  • last-minute “No Flex” offers.
  • Tickets in the Brittany, New Aquitaine, Occitania, and AURA regions are 25% or 50% discount.

Validity of the card

  • Its valid for 1 year.

What is the cost?

  • It will cost €49.

How to apply for Advantage Senior Card?

  • Visit the sncf-connect.com/app/
  • Fill in the below details.
  • Then select the card’s activation date, up to five months after the purchase date.
  • It is included as a PDF attachment in the cardholder’s purchase confirmation email.
  • Save year-round with exclusive offers and additional benefits

Max Jeune

This is for a subscription for people aged 16 to 27. Reservations are necessary for the TGV INOUI and INTERCITES in France on the route of your choice to Luxembourg and Fribourg-en-Brisgau.

 Eligibility

  • The age must be between 16-27 years old
  • Must be a French citizen

Benefits/Usage

  • go to Luxembourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, and anywhere else in France
  • Booking starts 30 days prior to travel and lasts right up until departure
  • 7 days a week, outside peak periods

Validity of the card

  • It is valid for a minimum of 3 months.

What is the cost?

  • It is €79 per month.

 How to apply for Max Jeune?

  • There is no easier way to sign up for the MAX JEUNE subscription than online using your authorized SNCF Connect Kombo agency, training, and total security.
  • You need to provide the documents such as valid identity documents (National Identity Card, Passport, or Residence Card), a photo ID, and a valid IBAN.
  • Your first monthly payment must be made by credit card when the documents have been verified; all subsequent payments must be made by SEPA direct debit. A few minutes later, you can travel.

Weekly and Monthly Forfait Passes

There is Weekly and Monthly Forfait Passes which are for every day.

Eligibility

  • There is no age limit
  • Must be a French citizen

Benefits/Usage

  • Choose the validity period that suits you best
  • Tickets are bookable up to 2 months in advance
  • Even if your train is packed, you can exchange your tickets for free.
  • become a member of the Grand Voyageur Le Club program of SNCF to obtain premium service and privileges.
  • Utilize the TGV INOUI PRO app on your smartphone to manage your pass.

Validity of the Card

  • You can choose yourself.

What is the cost?

  • €1.50 or less

How to apply for Weekly and Monthly Forfait Passes?

  • Visit the sncf-connect.com/app.
  • Enter all the details above.
  • Indicate whether it is a first-order or a renewal.
  • You can choose to have your subscription valid for a single trip or for all of France.
  • Purchase the membership deal that most closely matches your needs.
  • Then book your ticket.

Advantage Adulte Card

This is for the age group 27-59. Whether you travel alone or with friends across France and beyond, The Avantage Adulte card is for you if you frequently take TGV INOUI, Intercity, or TER trains.

Eligibility

  • The age must be between 27-59 years old
  • Must be a French citizen

Benefits/Usage

  • 15% off onboard food and beverages
  • Save 15% on our Mes Bagages service
  • Save 15% on Ma Location Avis
  • If you are traveling with a kid or on a Saturday or Sunday, your card is good for one-way trips. Valid for returns that include at least one night on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The incoming voyage must be completed within 61 days of the departing journey; this restriction holds true even if tickets are exchanged.
  • 60% discount for up to 3 accompanying children ages 4 to 11
  • No matter when you book, 2nd class prices are restricted to France.

Validity of the Card

  • Its valid for one year

What is the cost?

  • €49 per card

How to apply for Avantage Adulte Card?

  • Visit the sncf-connect.com/app.
  • Up to 5 months following the purchase date, you can choose the card’s activation date.
  • It is included as a PDF attachment in the cardholder’s purchase confirmation email.
  • Save year-round with exclusive offers and other benefits.

Liberte Card

All frequent travelers who make more than four round flights a year are eligible for the Carte Liberte. Get access to year-round, special deals and 100% flexible tickets. Perfect for business people.

Eligibility

  • There is no age limit.
  • Must be a French citizen

 Benefits/Usage

  • 45% off the convenience of Business Première
  • First AND Second Class discounts
  • Before the train leaves, you have 30 minutes to exchange your tickets.
  • When traveling, a 60% discount on second class is offered, based on the Business First cost.
  • Discounts for your children – 50% off the reduced cost paid by the adult for 3 accompanying children (aged 4 to 11).
  • Up to 15% off Taxi services and Car Rental AVIS.

Validity of the Card

  • Its valid for one year

What is the cost?

  • 399 € per card

How to apply for Liberte Card?

  • Visit the sncf-connect.com/app.
  • Up to 5 months following the purchase date, you can choose the card’s activation date.
  • It is included as a PDF attachment in the cardholder’s purchase confirmation email.
  • Save year-round with exclusive offers and other benefits

Max Senior

The Subscription starts at 60 years old… With a mandatory reservation on the TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS in France, travel to Luxembourg and Fribourg-en-Brisgau along the route of your choice.

Eligibility

  • It is available for ages over 60 years
  • Must be a French citizen.

Benefits/Usage

  • 100% of the destinations served by TGV INOUI and INTERCITÉS1 trains that require reservations are all-inclusive.
  • travel anywhere in France and to Luxembourg and Freiburg im Breisgau
  • booking begins 30 days before departure and continues right up to the last minute
  • Monday to Friday, outside peak periods

Validity of the card

  • Its valid for a minimum of 3 months.

What is the cost?

  • €79/month per card

How to apply for Max Senior?

  • Visit the maxsenior-tgvinoui.sncf.
  • Upload all valid identity documents (National Identity Card, Passport, or Residence Card), a photo ID, and a valid IBAN
  • Your first monthly payment must be made by credit card when the documents have been verified; all subsequent payments must be made by SEPA direct debit. A few minutes later, you can travel.

Max Actif

This card is for people who travel 2 to 3 round trips per week. 250 reservations are included in the subscription.

Eligibility

  • There is no age limit.
  • Must be a French citizen.

Validity of the Card

  • Its valid for one year.

Benefits/ Usage

  • The top tier of the SNCF Voyageurs loyalty program is the Grand Voyageur Le Club rank. You must agree to the program’s general terms of use, which are outlined in the email that is given to you immediately after you subscribe, in order to use it.
  • Enjoy 250 free bookings, valid Monday through Thursday.
  • Exchange your tickets free of charge—even if your train is full
  • With our specialized booking module, you may quickly and easily book up to two months’ worth of travel.
  • Utilize automated direct debit to make monthly payments to save time and bother.

Max Actif+ Passes

This card is for people who travel 4 to 5 round trips per week. 450 reservations are included in the subscription.

Eligibility

  • There is no age limit.
  • Must be a French citizen.

Validity of the Card

  • Its valid for one year.

What is the cost?

  • All your tickets are €0

Benefits/Usage

  • Enjoy 450 free bookings, valid 7 days a week.
  • Exchange your tickets free of charge—even if your train is full
  • With their specialized booking module, you may quickly and easily book up to two months’ worth of travel.
  • As a participant in our Grand Voyageur Le Club program, you will receive premium perks.
  • Journey further. If all 450 reservations are used, you can purchase up to 200 more for just €1.50 apiece.

How to apply for Max Actif?

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