Europe awaits: cross-border train fares from just €39

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From France you can reach Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Switzerland this autumn and winter: city-centre to city-centre, with no airports, no stress. 

Tickets are on sale until 23 September 2025, with travel dates running from October 2025 through February 2026 (depending on your route; read on for more details). Seats are limited, so don’t wait. 

Simply use the Rail Europe booking widget on this page, search your preferred journey within the eligible dates, and look for fares starting from €39. Book, save and get ready to roll! 

France ⇄ Germany 

Top journeys: Paris ⇄ Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Mannheim

Travel dates: 3 November – 28 November 2025 

This is Germany at its festive best. Wander Christmas markets in Frankfurt, sip mulled wine in Stuttgart or explore Mannheim before ski season kicks in. Trains bring you directly into the city centres; perfect for a quick weekend trip. 

France ⇄ Italy 

Top journeys: Paris ⇄ Milan, Turin; Chambéry ⇄ Milan/Turin

Travel dates: 17 November – 14 December 2025

Ride straight into Milan’s Porta Garibaldi station for fashion, art and aperitivo. Turin’s Baroque streets glow in winter light, and Chambéry makes the perfect gateway to the Alps. Whether it’s a weekend of shopping or a mountain getaway, Italy is closer (and more affordable) than you think. 

France ⇄ Luxembourg 

Top journeys: Paris ⇄ Luxembourg 

Travel dates: 3 November – 13 December 2025 

 Luxembourg may be small, but it’s full of charm. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, explore the fortress walls and enjoy cosy cafés: all just a short train ride from Paris. 

France ⇄ Spain 

Top journeys: Paris ⇄ Barcelona 

Travel dates: 17 November – 14 December 2025 and 12 January – 1 February 2026 

Trade grey skies for seaside sunsets. Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and Gaudí landmarks are dazzling year-round with its cafés and plazas come alive in the cooler months. And with direct TGVs from Paris, you’ll be in the heart of the city in hours. 

France ⇄ Switzerland 

Top journeys: Paris ⇄ Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, Dijon ⇄ Zurich 

Travel dates: 14 October – 13 December 2025 

Swap Parisian boulevards for lakeside promenades and mountain views. Zurich offers world-class museums and Christmas markets, while Geneva is perfect for lakeside walks with the Alps on the horizon. Basel’s Old Town sparkles in autumn, and Lausanne’s hillsides are wrapped in vineyards. 

How to book 

It’s simple! Just: 

• Use the Rail Europe booking widget right here on this page. 
• Enter your journey and travel dates within the promo windows. 
• Look for fares starting from €39 one-way (children 4–11 travel half-price on select routes). 
• Book your tickets, pack your bags, and get ready to roll. 

Important details: 

• Sale runs through 23 September 2025. 
• Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. 
• Offer valid while supplies last, limited seats available. 

Ready to roll? 

Five countries, countless cities, one fare: from €39. Book your next European escape now and let the train take you there. 

Terms and conditions: 

Price per person, including tax, starting at €39, for a one-way ticket in second class with DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation to German, TGV Lyria to Switzerland, TGV INOUI to Italy, TGV INOUI to Spain, TGV INOUI to Luxembourg and TGV INOUI to Ringsheim/Europa-Park, on certain days and on certain trains, to and from selected destinations in Europe, excluding travel from stations on lines serving eligible destinations.

Tickets on sale from September 17 to 23, 2025 included, for travel from November 3 to December 13, 2025 for TGV INOUI to Luxembourg, from November 3 to November 28, 2025 for DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, from October 14 to December 13, 2025 for TGV Lyria, from November 17 to December 14, 2025 for TGV INOUI to Italy, from November 17 to December 14, 2025 and from January 12 to February 1, 2026 for TGV INOUI to Spain, and from November 3 to November 25, 2025 for TGV INOUI to Ringsheim/Europa-Park, depending on the destination, subject to availability at this fare. 50% discount on the promotional adult price for children aged 4 to 11 included for travel with DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI to Italy, Luxembourg, and Ringsheim/Europa-Park.

Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Offer cannot be combined with any other current promotion, discount code, or SNCF reduced fare.

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