How to Book Train Travel From Madrid to Paris

Appreciate the convenience and comforts to be found on an overnight excursion where your hotel also doubles as your rail transportation. Follow these steps to book an exciting and restful night as you travel from Madrid to Paris.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet connection

Choose and Book Your Pass

1. Book your tickets from Madrid to Paris online at the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). You can also dial 888-382-RAIL to book train tickets. Expect prices to range from moderate to expensive for this particular route.
2. Determine if you'll require only a one-way or round-trip ticket or if you'll need a ticket that can take you further into Spain or to France.
3. Consider that the Eurail "France-Spain" Pass will allow you to travel on all national rail networks for at least 4 and for up to 10 days in a 2-month period.
4. Book the Eurail "France-Spain Saver" Pass if you're traveling in a group of 4 or more. It's identical to the "France-Spain" Pass, but it sells at a discounted rate per person for groups.
5. Book the Eurail "Global Pass" if you're trekking via train through Europe.
6. Consider that a "France-Spain Youth" Pass opens up the same opportunities as the "France-Spain" Pass, but offers additional discounts if you're under 26.

Select Your Traveling Class

7. Book the budget-friendly second-class option of "super reclining seats" that will allow you to recline to a maximum of 140 degrees.
8. Select and save with the choice of a second-class T-4 sleeper compartment. This non-private, non-coed compartment sleeps 4.
9. Upgrade to a first-class "Club Class" to obtain a private compartment to enjoy from Madrid to Paris.
10. Enjoy maximum amenities and comfort with a first class "Grand Class" accommodation.

Select Your Preferred Cabin Amenities

11. Understand that the second-class T-4 sleeper compartment beds are comfortable but narrow.
12. Choose a first class "Club Class" cabin, which can be either a single or a double. It will have a lockable door and a simple basin for washing. Breakfast is included with the price of your ticket.
13. Accentuate your comforts with a first-class "Grand Class" cabin, which has all the comforts of a "Club Class" cabin, including private toilet facilities with a private shower. A gourmet dinner is also included in the price of your ticket.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to save time and money by shopping for special last-minute rates.
• The formal dining car is open to any passenger regardless of the class of ticket held.
• The FEVE, FCG, Euskotren and FGV are private rail lines in Spain that do not participate in the "Aerial France-Spain" rail package program.
• For Trenhotel sleeper accommodations, you need to make reservations. Extra fees will apply if you're traveling with a Eurail rail plan.

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