RAIL STAFF TRAVEL IN EUROPE (FIP): How to make the most of your benefits

DISCOUNTED TRAVEL
FIP discounted travel bookings are handled for RSTL by International Rail Ltd
(International Rail).
You can contact International Rail via email on sales@bookmyrst.co.uk if you are
planning a simple journey using your FIP travel facilities. For example, to make a
Eurostar reservation from London St. Pancras to Paris at the special FIP reduced rate
fare, call +44 (0)871 559 1075*, quote your FIP card number (bottom right hand corner of the
card) and theyll do the rest.
The best way to book for simple and multiple station journeys, e.g. travelling from
London St. Pancras to Italy via France and Switzerland, is to complete the online form on
the site which can be found at www.bookmyrst.co.uk/traintickets if you are unable to do
this then you can phone on +44 (0)871 559 1075*.
* Calls from UK landlines cost 0.10p per minute. Call charges from mobiles and international numbers may vary.

Useful tips when making a booking through International Rail:To make your booking as quick and easy for you as possible, please always remember to
have the following information to hand before contacting International Rail:
1. Know the date(s) that you wish to travel.
2. Know which stations/countries you wish to travel to or through.
3. Have your valid FIP card to hand to make your booking (your coupons are not
required when booking through International Rail).
4. Have a valid credit or debit card for placing your order.
Remember that there is limited staff travel availability on some European trains. If
International Rail cant book your requested journey at FIP reduced rates owing due to
lack of availability, then youll need to amend either the time or the date, or pay the full
public fare if you cant be flexible.
Its a good idea to have your FIP card with you even when travelling using your FIP free
coupon tickets, even though its your passport that supports your ID. This enables you to
purchase tickets at the FIP reduced rate for shorter journeys should you wish to save
your coupons for longer ones. And youve got some back up if youre unlucky enough to
lose your coupon tickets.
What discount can I get with my FIP card? Most European administrations offer a 50%
discount off the full public fare. There are a few exceptions: SNCF, SNCB, CIE and NIR
offer a 75% discount off the full public fare for active staff and their dependants. You
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may find that occasionally a public travel card or promotion in the country in question
may be cheaper than using your FIP card. Just ask International Rail when youre making
an enquiry or booking.
FREE TRAVEL
Free travel is obtained via FIP coupons, which are issued by RSTL. However specific
queries about countries and services can still be answered by International Rail.
1. What form do I need?
You need to complete an FIP coupon application form (Form 1509), which can be found
online at http://www.atoc.org/about-atoc/rail-staff-travel/forms). You can send it in by
e-mail, fax or post: full details on the form itself.
2. When should I apply?
Since FIP coupons must be in your possession no earlier than 2 weeks prior to travel, and
are then valid for 3 months, in order for you to be able to take maximum advantage of
this time frame (and to allow us time to process them!) we request applications no later
than 3 weeks prior to travel
3. How do the coupons work?
When your coupon tickets arrive, they will show your title, full name and the expiry date.
Each coupon contains four numbered boxes, which when dated are valid for up to 48
hours (that day and up to midnight of the following day) of free travel on the train
services of the administration concerned. You must enter the date of travel in the next
box (in the format dd/mm/yy) prior to boarding the train.
In the event of on-train staff being apparently unaware of this rule, the multilingual
guide on the reverse of the cover letter with your coupon tickets may be of help.
4. What about supplements?
Check with International Rail whether you might need to make reservations or pay any
supplements on the service(s) on which you plan to use your coupons.
5. What happens if Im travelling to several countries in one holiday?
Depending on your journey and the countries that you will be travelling to, from and
through, you may find that you can only use your FIP card to obtain privilege rate tickets
rather than using free coupons. However if you e-mail your proposed itinerary to
International Rail at sales@bookmyrst.co.uk, they can advise you of any restrictions or
quirks about the services you wish to use.
6. Does the International Rail website carry details of staff travel prices or restrictions?
At present the website only shows public ticket prices. However they are planning to
include more information for holders of staff travel facilities in the near future and when
they do well include a direct link to it from our site.
7. When using my FIP free coupons, is my RSTL photo card the right form of supporting ID?
No. Your passport serves this purpose and should always be carried with you. The name
on your FIP facilities must match the name on your passport.
8. Im travelling with my family: at what age can my child obtain FIP travel facilities?
The maximum age at which children are carried free of charge varies in Europe from
country to country. The lowest is 4 years, so we will always issue FIP documents for a
child aged 4 or over.
9. Can my SNCF coupons be used on the Metro or RER services in France?
Not on the Metro but you can use your FIP facilities on some local RER services. See the
Paris section later for details.
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COUNTRY BY COUNTRY TIPS

The next section provides some useful tips for travel within Europe and generally applies
to both free and discounted travel, i.e. when using either an International Reduced Rate
Card or Coupons. It is largely taken from the latest FIP rules (2014) but there may be
changes which have not been notified. For any specific areas of interest you are advised
to check before booking. International Rail will help if they can.
You may see the occasional reference to global or special fares: these are fares which
include the price of the journey, seat reservation fee or sleeper/couchette charge and in
some cases food and drink (and may therefore at first glance appear higher). They also
tend (but not exclusively) to apply to cross-border services and are therefore difficult to
include in a country-by-country guide. For this reason they are set out in a separate
table at the end of this document, and the countries which are included in that table are
marked as we go along with (*GF).
Austria BB (*GF), GySEV and VSU
FIP coupons BB are valid on most of the countrys rail network. For free travel on
the lines in Eastern Austria from Ebenfurth to Sopron and Neusiedl am See to Pamhagen
you will however need a GySEV coupon.
Holders of 2nd class FIP facilities may use Economy Class in railjet services but Premium
class in railjet services may not be used by holders of any FIP travel facilities.
Business compartments are provided on some trains; these may be used by holders of
1st class tickets bought with the International Reduced Rate Card but NOT by holders of
FIP coupons.
Special global fares apply for journeys between Austria and Italy via Tarvisio.
If you are travelling on the joint 2-hourly BB-DB AG service from Germany or Austria to
Italy via Brenner, or travelling within Italy on these trains, FS coupons are only valid in
conjunction with a supplementary fare.
BB coupons are valid on through trains between Lienz and Innsbruck via Brenner, and
on the through trains between Salzburg and Kufstein which operate through Germany.
BB coupons are NOT valid on the CAT service between Vienna Airport and Wien Mitte,
nor are they available on bus services operated by BB unless these are clearly shown as
rail replacement services. However, special FIP fares apply on the BB coach service
between Klagenfurt/Villach and Venice.
There are a number of smaller operators in Austria. FIP travel facilities are not valid on
the services operated by:
Achenseebahn
GrazKflacher Bahn
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NVOG
Pinzgauer Lokalbahn
Salzburger Lokalbahn
Steiermrkische Landesbahnen
WESTbahn
Wiener Lokalbahn
Zillertalbahn
FIP facility holders are however granted a reduction on the Schneebergbahn.
If you wish to buy a ticket using the International Reduced Rate Card, this should be
done before starting your journey as a service charge is levied on on-train payments.
Where it is necessary to use a ticket machine the Ermigung (reduction) button should
be used with the code SB50/at/FIP.
A VSU coupon is required for free travel on Lake Constance (Austrian port Bregenz).
Belgium SNCB/NMBS
FIP coupons and tickets bought with the International Reduced Rate Card are valid
without restrictions on SNCB/NMBS services. Global fares (coupons not valid) apply for
travel on Thalys international services to France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Holders of FIP coupons may be asked to pay a supplement when travelling on SNCB
services from Brussels Airport. This supplement is included when purchasing tickets with
an International Reduced Rate Card.
Bosnia- Herzegovina FBH / RS
Free travel using FIP coupons is available on RS services.
Free travel is not available on FBH services, but you may buy discounted tickets (within
Bosnia-Herzegovina only) using the International Reduced Rate Card.
Bulgaria BD
No special arrangements FIP coupons and tickets bought with the International
Reduced Rate Card are valid without restrictions on BD rail services.

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Croatia H (*GF)
Supplements are payable for travel on EC services. Otherwise there are no special
arrangements FIP coupons and tickets bought with the International Reduced Rate
Card are valid without restrictions on H rail services.
Czech Republic D (*GF)
Seat reservations are needed by holders of discounted tickets bought with the
International Reduced Rate Card for travel on SC services. Otherwise there are no
special arrangements FIP coupons and tickets bought with the International Reduced
Rate Card are valid without restrictions on D rail services.
Discounted fares are available to International Reduced Rate Card holders for travel on
the express bus between Prague Airport and Prague main station (Praha hl. n.). You
must buy a ticket (reservations compulsory) at least 15 minutes before boarding the bus
from D ticket offices, ticket machines or from the D eShop.
From 5 July 2014 FIP travel documents will be valid for through journeys that leave and
re-enter the Czech Republic on routes 083 and 098 (Dn - Rumburk via Dolni leb and
Doln Poustevna and return).
Please note that travellers with FIP documents may not break their journeys when their
train is passing through German territory, nor is leaving or joining these trains in
Germany permitted.
Denmark DSB
FIP coupons and tickets bought with the International Reduced Rate Card are valid
without restrictions on DSB rail services with the following exceptions: FIP
documentation is not accepted on DSBFirst and tg trains operating between
Copenhagen and Malm (Sweden) via the resund link. Reduced rate tickets cannot be
bought for travel wholly within the Greater Copenhagen and rhus areas.
DSB ferries which operate in conjunction with a through rail journey may be used by
holders of FIP coupons and tickets bought with the International Reduced Rate Card.
There are a number of other operators in Denmark, including Arriva. FIP travel facilities
are not valid on these services.
Finland VR
If you have a coupon you can either reserve a seat (global price FIP leisure) or travel
free, without a seat reservation. If you are travelling using the International Reduced
Rate Card (FIP card)m you must buy an Integrated Reservation Ticket (IRT) with the FIP
reduction (global price ticket with the relevant discount).

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France SNCF (*GF)

Although FIP facilities are valid on most trains in France it should be noted that seat
reservations are compulsory and supplements payable on TGV and Intercit/TEOZ
services. Special ticketing arrangements involving global fares are in place for daytime
Lyria and Thalys services and services between Belgium and the South of France.
FIP travel facilities are not valid in Corsica.
FIP travel facilities are valid on coach services provided by SNCF.
Paris
Travel in the Paris Area: getting around
The SNCF, RER and RATP services which operate around the Paris suburban area accept
FIP travel facilities on the following stretches of line:

RER Line
RER Line
Claye.
RER Line
RER Line
Halles.
RER Line

A SNCF from Nanterre Prfecture to Poissy or Cergy-le-Haut

B SNCF from Gare du Nord to Aroport Charles de Gaulle or MitryC SNCF in its entirety.
D SNCF in its entirety except between Gare du Nord and Chatelet les
E SNCF in its entirety.

If you have SNCF coupon tickets and wish to use these routes, you should request a
Contremarque de Passage from the SNCF ticket office at the start of your journey. This
will give you access through the automatic ticket barriers.
When travelling on RER/RATP lines, you must purchase a full fare ticket as necessary.
On journeys between stations such as Gare du Nord and Chatelet les Halles, a full fare
RER or Metro ticket is required.
To travel between stations in Paris, assuming arrival at Gare du Nord:

For Gare de Lyon:

o either RER on line D2 or D4 which is a direct service
o or Metro line 5 direction Place dItalie to Bastille then change to line 1
direction Chateau de Vincennnesand alight at the first stop, Gare de Lyon.
For Paris Austerlitz:
o Metro line 5 direction Place dItalie direct to Paris Austerlitz.
For Gare de l Est:
o Metro line 4 direction Porte dOrleans
o or Metro line 5 direction Place dItalie direct
o or you could walk as it is only 800 yards in a south-easterly direction
For Gare St Lazare:
o RER line E to Haussmann/St Lazare.

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For Gare Montparnasse:

o Metro line 4 direction Porte dOrleans.

Germany DB AG (*GF)
Most long-distance services within Germany are provided by DB AG. If you hold a DB AG
coupon or buy a ticket with the International Reduced Rate Card no supplement is
necessary for travel on ICE, EC and IC trains, although charges are made if you wish to
reserve a seat. Some services are subject to restrictions - see the separate Restrictions
section.
Special fares apply on night services, motorail services and the IC coach between
Nurnberg and Prague
On railjet services holders of 2nd class FIP facilities may use Economy Class but Premium
class in railjet services may under no circumstances be used by holders of any FIP travel
facilities.
A number of smaller operators provide local and regional services. You may not use DB
AG coupons on the services of these operators and it is not possible to buy tickets with
the International Reduced Rate Card.
Note especially that in many areas of Germany a combined fares structure is in operation
(look for the word 'Verkehrsverbund'). It is not possible to buy tickets at reduced rate
for travel in these areas nor are coupons valid if your journey is entirely within the area
concerned.
Greece OSE, Attica
Supplements are payable by holders of FIP coupons and tickets bought with the
International Reduced Rate Card for travel on IC services.
You may not travel on the IC Hermes service.
Reduced rate travel only is available on Attica Ferries routes between Italy and Greece
(operating under the name Superfast Ferries/Blue Star Ferries) and on ferry routes in the
Aegean (Blue Star Ferries). Only active staff are entitled to discounts on the Aegean
routes and no reductions are granted for travel in July and August. Use Form 90030 or
90031.
Attica agents in the UK recognizing FIP facilities are:
DIRECT FERRIES LTD
45, Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0DE
tel.: +44 1473 717322,
fax: +44 1473 728411,
e-mail: dferries@superfast.com

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THE TRAVEL GATEWAY

2morrow Court, Appleford Road,
Sutton Courtenay, Oxon OX14 4FH,
United Kingdom,
tel.: +44 8445 765503,
fax: + 44 1235 845108,
e-mail: ttgateway@superfast.com
VIAMARE LTD
Suite 3, 447 Kenton Rd.,
Harrow, Middlesex HA3 OXY
tel.: +44 (0)208 206 3420
fax: +44 (0)208 206 1332
e-mail: dale.meyer@viamare.com
And in Greece are:
MAIN CALL CENTRE/HELP DESK
Ancona route: + 30 210 8919700,
e-mail: helpdesk1@anek-superfast.com
Bari route: +30 210 8919130,
e-mail: helpdesk@superfast.com
Piraeus
GELASAKIS SHIPPING & TRAVEL CENTER (1),
26-28 Akti Kondyli, 18545 Piraeus
tel.: +30 210 42 22 440
fax: +30 210 41 76 973
e-mail: pireas@stc.gr
Heraklion
SUPERFAST FERRIES
11, Dimokratias Ave.,
GR - 71306 Heraklion, Crete
tel.: +30 2810 308 000,
fax: +30 2810 308 009,
e-mail: info.heraklion@attica-group.com
Patras
TH. FILOPOULOS & K. PARTHENOPOULOS
(Ancona route),
12, Othonos Amalias str., GR-262 23 Patras,
tel.: +30 2610 622 500,
fax: +30 2610 623 574,
e-mail: info.patrasport.ancona@superfast.com

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G. TELONIS FERRY CENTER

(Bari route),
12, Othonos Amalias str., GR - 262 23 Patras,
tel.: + 30 2610 634 000,
fax: + 30 2610 634 090,
e-mail: info.patrasport.bari@superfast.com
Hungary MV (*GF), GySEV
FIP coupons MV are valid on most of the countrys rail network. For free travel on the
following lines in Western Hungary you will however need a GySEV coupon:

Fertszentmiklos Pamhagen
Sopron Gyr
Sopron Szombathely
Szombathely Csorna Hegyeshalom Rajka
Szombathely Kszeg
Szombathely Szentgotthrd
Szombathely Zalaszentivn

Holders of free coupons and tickets purchased with an International Reduced Rate Card
for travel on MAV services are exempt from paying supplements, however, when
travelling on EC and IC trains where reservations are compulsory, a reservation fee must
be paid.
In accordance with legislation in Hungary (Government Decree 85/2007 (IV.25.)) citizens
of the EU, Norway and Switzerland aged over 65 are entitled to free travel on Standard
Class domestic services on the lines of MV and GYSEV.
This domestic discount is not available for use on trains entering or leaving Hungary
(cross-border journeys).
The discount is valid only against the fare: it does not cover any supplements. So if you
are using a specially priced service train (eg InterCity) any supplement or reservation
due still has to be paid for.
If you wish to travel in 1st class, the difference between the 1st and the 2nd class fare
can be paid.
Proof of age and of nationality is provided by your passport. Before commencing your
journey, a free registration ticket indicating your destination should wherever possible
be obtained at the station ticket counter. It is also possible to book online at www.mavstart.hu looking for the Reduction drop-down menu and selecting Person over 65 under
Free.

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Ireland CIE (Irish Rail)

If you have a 1st class coupon you may not use Citygold class (Peak hour services
between Dublin and Cork); otherwise there are no restrictions.
FIP facilities are not valid on the Dublin light rail network (LUAS) but are valid on DART
suburban services.
If you hold a staff travel card (safeguarded staff) you may also use this to buy reduced
rate tickets.
Italy FS (*GF)
Reservations are compulsory for travel on long-distance services (ie those designated AV
(Frecciarossa, Frecciarossa4L, and Frecciargento), Frecciabianca, EC, EN, IC, ICN) and
supplements, which are included in the Global Fare, are payable.
Free travel without restriction or supplement is available on services designated R or RV.
Global fares are payable for travel on the night services between Italy and Austria via
Tarvisio.
FIP documents are not valid on the Leonardo Express rail link to/from Rome Fiumicino
airport, nor are they valid on the rail link (Trinacria Express) to/from Palermo Airport.
On Frecciarossa, Frecciarossa4L, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca services
appropriate FIP facilities are valid only in Standard (2nd) and Premium (1st) class.

the

In general, FIP facilities are not valid on services provided by other operators in Italy.
Note in particular that FIP facilities are not valid in the Milan area on R and RE services
operated by Trenord even if the trains concerned have FS markings.
However, FS coupons are valid (in conjunction with a supplementary fare) on the joint 2hourly BB-DB AG service that operates to/from Northern Italy via Brenner
Luxembourg CFL
No special arrangements.
Macedonia (former Yugoslav republic) MZ (RFYROM-T)
No special arrangements.
Montenegro PCG
No special arrangements.

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Netherlands NS (*GF)
Special arrangements apply for travel on Thalys international services to Belgium and
France.
FIP facilities are not valid on services provided by other operators (Arriva, Syntus,
Connexxion).
Northern Ireland NIR
You may use NIR coupons for free travel on all NIR services.
If you hold a staff travel card (safeguarded staff) you may also use this to buy reduced
rate tickets.
Norway NSB
FIP facilities are not valid between Myrdal and Flm.
FIP facilities are not valid on Airport Express services to Oslo Gardermoen Airport. You
may however use Intercity and local services that serve the airport.
If you are travelling between Norway and Sweden note especially that FIP facilities are
valid only as far as the border at Charlottenberg (Oslo Stockholm route) or Storlien
(Trondheim stersund route). No FIP facilities are available in Sweden.
Poland PKP (*GF)
Reservations are compulsory on certain EC, IC and Ex trains.
There are a number of smaller regional operators in Poland. FIP Facilities are only
available on services provided by PKP InterCity and local services provided by Przewozy
Regionalne, Koleje Mazowieckie-KM, PKP Szybka Kolej Miejska w Trojmiescie and
Warszawska Kolej Dojazdowa.
Portugal CP (*GF)
You must have a reservation for travel on IC and AP (Alfa Pendular) trains.
Global fares apply on the international services from Lisbon to Madrid and Hendaye.
On AP trains coupons (irrespective of class) are valid in tourist class only.
FIP facilities are not valid in Fertagus trains, nor are they valid on ferries between Lisbon
and Barreiro.

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Romania CFR
No supplements are payable but compulsory seat reservations are required on some
services.
Serbia S
Coupon holders must pay a supplement when using global fare trains.
Holders of the International Reduced Rate Card pay 50% of the global fare when using
the trains concerned.
Slovakia SR
You must have a seat reservation for travel on certain trains.
No supplements are payable by coupon holders or by holders of tickets bought with the
International Reduced Rate Card when travelling on EC and IC trains.
FIP facilities are valid on the narrow gauge services in the Tatra region.
Slovenia S
Supplements are payable for travel by EC and IC trains if you have bought a ticket using
the International Reduced Rate Card. For travel by ICS trains reservations are
compulsory.
Spain RENFE (*GF)
Supplements are payable by holders of free coupons for travel on IC and Euromed trains.
Special Global fares apply on Trenhotel services.
All passengers, irrespective of type/class of ticket/coupon held, are required to make
reservations on long-distance trains.
For travel on high-speed AVE services the following special rules apply: holders of free
coupons and International Reduced Rate Cards are entitled to travel in Tourist class at
50% discount on the normal tariff; for travel in Preferential class the discount is 60%.
FIP travel facility documents are valid on suburban services provided by RENFE.
Note that there are no FIP facilities on services provided by EuskoTren or FEVE.
Switzerland BLS, SBB (*GF), SP and VSU
In general, you may use free coupons and buy tickets with the International Reduced
Rate Card for travel without restriction on rail services throughout Switzerland (for
exceptions see below). Most services are provided by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF)
and BLS. Most smaller operators are grouped under the heading SP for FIP purposes.
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Although you cannot not use free coupons or buy tickets with the International Reduced
Rate Card for travel on funiculars or cable cars, FIP facilities are valid on all bus services
provided by BLS and timetabled BLS boat services on Lake Thun.
The BLS rail routes are:
*Bern Mnsingen/Belp Thun Spiez
*Bern Flamatt Fribourg
*Bern Langnau Wolhusen Luzern
Bern Schwarzenburg
*Bern Lyss Biel/Bienne
*Bern Burgdorf
Burgdorf Langenthal
*Bern Kerzers Neuchtel
Flamatt - Laupen
*Spiez Visp/Kandersteg Brig Domodossola
*Spiez Interlaken Ost
Spiez Zweisimmen
*Lyss Kerzers Murten Payerne
*Lyss Bren an der Aare
*Moutier - Lengnau
Burgdorf Solothurn Moutier
Burgdorf Konolfingen - Thun
Burgdorf Ramsei - Langnau/- Huttwil
Langenthal - Huttwil Wolhusen
* SBB coupons are also valid on these routes.
BLS coupons are valid on bus routes in the Burgdorf, Langnau, Sumiswald, HasleRegsau and Huttwil areas.
You may also use most of the bus services provided by the SP operators, as well as boat
services on lakes Geneva, Lucerne and Zrich (car ferries excepted).
The SP Rail (*and bus) operators) are:
*AB
*ASm
*BDWM
*BLT
*CJ
*FART

Appenzeller Bahnen
Aare Seeland mobil
BDWM Transport, Bremgarten
Baselland Transport
Chemins de fer du Jura
Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi

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FB
FW
LEB
*MBC
MIB
MOB
MVR
NStCM
OeBB
RA
*RBS
*RhB
SOB
SSIF
*STB
SZU
THURBO
*TMR
*TPC
*TPF
*TRAVYS
*TRN
WB
WSB
ZB

Forchbahn
FrauenfeldWild-Bahn
Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher
Transports de la rgion Morges-Bire-Cossonay
Meiringen-Innertkirchen Bahn
Montreux-Oberland Bernois
Montreuz-Vevey-Riviera
Nyon-St Cergue-Morez (Nyon-La Cure)
Oensingen-Balshtal
RegionAlps, Martigny
Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn
Rhtische Bahn
Schweizerische Sdostbahn
Societ Subalpina di Imprese Ferroviarie
Sensetalban
Sihltal Zrich Uetliberg Bahn
Regionalbahn THURBO, Kreuzlingen
Transports de Martigny et Rgions
Transports publics du Chablais
Transports publics fribourgeois
Transports Valle de Joux-Yverdon-Ste. Croix
Transports rgionaux neuchtelois
Waldenburgerbahn
Wynental- und Suhrentalbahn
Zentralbahn (Luzern-lnterlaken Ost/Engelberg)

The SP Boat operators are:

BSG
CGN
LNM
SGV
ZSG

Bielersee-Schifffahrts-Gesellschaft
Compagnie gnrale de navigation (Lac Lman)
Socit navigation sur les Lacs du Neuchtel et Morat
Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstttersee
Zrichsee Schifffahrtsgesellschaft

The VSU coupon entitles you to free travel on Lake Constance on the following routes:
Konstanz Friedrichshafen Lindau Bregenz
Konstanz Meersburg berlingen
Kreuzlingen Konstanz Schaffhausen
Kreuzlingen Konstanz Radolfzell
Friderichshafen Romanshorn
Lindau Rorschach Friedrichshafen
Rorschach Romanshorn Kreuzlingen Mainau Island
Note especially that although the MGB, which operates between Zermatt, Brig and
Disentis/Muster, as well as between Zermatt and Gornergrat, is not party to the FIP
arrangements, you are able to buy reduced rate tickets on presentation of the
International Reduced Rate Card.
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Additionally the following concessions may be obtained by holders of safeguarded

facilities (active staff, their spouses and dependent children only) using Form 1509:
Arth-Rigi Railway
Free travel.
Berner Oberland Railways
Half-rate travel upon presentation of a letter of introduction.

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(*GF) GLOBAL OR SPECIAL FARES TABLES

Name

Operator

Routes

Conditions

ALLEO

DB/SNCF

Frankfurt - Saarbrcken - Paris

Mnchen - Stuttgart - Paris

FiP-card holders must purchase a permit to travel plus seat reservation.

1st class = 30; 2nd class = 15; seat reservation is free. Subject to availability
Free coupons not valid! Class of service as per FiP card
Cancellation: up to one day before departure free of charge.
Thereafter a fee of 15 applies

City Night Line

DB

various overnight services

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement or

Global FiP fare covering ticket price plus supplement
Travel in Deluxe (en-suite) sleeper compartments requires 1st class travel facilities
Cancellation fee: up to 1 day before departure = 10%, minimum 5
on the day of travel, but before departure of the train = 50%, minimum 5;
no refund thereafter

DB AutoZug

DB

Motorail services from

Germany to Austria, France, Italy

A reduction of 50% on couchette or sleeper compartments is granted.

No reduction on the vehicle.
Non-FiP passengers may accompany FiP passengers in the same compartment
Cancellation fee: up tp 30 days before departure = 10%
29 - 15 days before departure = 25%
14 - 7 days before departure = 40%
from 6 days before departure = 50%.

EUROSTAR

EIL

London - Bruxelles
London - Paris
London - Marne la Vallee
Seasonal London - Avignon
and London - Bourg St Maurice

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Standard and Standard Premier may be used irrespective of class on FiP card
Cancellation/exchange: up to departure
No refund thereafter
Note: travel not permitted on trains departing all stations Fridays
between 17:30 and 19:00

EURONIGHT
ERIDANUS
HANS ALBERS

BB

Wien - Kln
Wien - Hamburg

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement or

global FiP fare covering ticket price
Travel in Deluxe (en-suite) sleeper compartments requires 1st class travel facilities
Cancellation fee:
Supplement: up to 1 day before = 10%, minimum 5
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 5, no refund thereafter
Global fare: up to 1 day before departure = 10%, minimum 15
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 15, no refund thereafter

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Operator

Routes

Conditions

JAN KIEPURA

PKP

Warszawa - Kln - Amsterdam

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement or

global FiP fare covering ticket price
Travel in Deluxe (en-suite) sleeper compartments requires 1st class travel facilities
Cancellation fee:
Supplement: up to 1 day before = 10%, minimum 5
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 5, no refund thereafter
Global fare: up to 1 day before departure = 10%, minimum 15
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 15, no refund thereafter

EURONIGHT
METROPOL
KALMAN IMRE

MAV

Budapest - Berlin
Budapest - Mnchen

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement or

Global FiP fare covering ticket price
Cancellation fee:
Supplement: up to 1 day before = 10%, minimum 5
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 5, no refund thereafter
Global fare: up to 1 day before departure = 10%, minimum 15
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 15, no refund thereafter

LISINSKI

HZ

Zagreb - Mnchen

Global FiP fare covering ticket price

Cancellation fee:
Supplement: up to 1 day before = 10%, minimum 5
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 5, no refund thereafter
Global fare: up to 1 day before departure = 10%, minimum 15
on the day of departure = 50%, minimum 15, no refund thereafter

Domestic routes in taly

FiP card & coupon holders:

[1]

ITALY
TRENITALIA
Frecciarossa
Frecciarossa4L
Frecciargento
Frecciabianca
IC
ICN
Express (in
sleeping accom)

[2]

Tickets bought in UK:

FiP Global Fare applies. Subject to availability.
Cancellation fee: up to departure = 20%, no refund thereafter
No refunds on seat reservations fees
Tickets bought in Italy:
2 x FiP Global Fares available, dependant on whether travel is by
FiP card or FiP coupon. Subject to availability.
Cancellation fee: up to departure = 20%, no refund thereafter
No refunds on seat reservations fees

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Operator

Routes

Conditions

THELLO Night

FS/Transdev
Veolia

Paris - Venice

No FiP fares available

LUSITANIA

CP/RENFE

Lisboa - Madrid

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

All classes fo service may be used irrespective of class on the FiP card
Cancellation fee: up to departure 15% of the fare
No refund thereafter

LYRIA

SNCF/SBB

Paris - Basel - Zrich

Paris - Geneve - Lausanne

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Cancellation: up to departure = full refund, no refund thereafter

BB
IC Bus

BB
Graz - Klagenfurt - Villach Udine - Venezia

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement or

Global FiP fare covering ticket price
Cancellation fee: up to 2 days before departure = 10%, minimum 3.50
No refund thereafter

EN 234/235
EN 236/237

BB/FS

Wien - Roma/Milano
Wien - Venezia

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement or

Global FiP fare covering ticket price
Cancellation fee:
Supplement: up to 7 days before departure = 10%, minimum 5
6 - 1 days before departure = 10%, minimum 5, no refund thereafter
Global fare: up to 7 days before deprture = 10%, minimum 15
6 - 1 days before departure = 10%, minimum 15
on day of departure and up to 1 month thereafter = 50%, minimum 15

Super City

CD

Praha - Ostrava

Free coupons covering the entire route plus supplement. Compulsory reservation.
No refund

Lisboa - Hendaye

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

All classes fo service may be used irrespective of class on the FiP card
Cancellation fee: up to departure 15% of the fare
No refund thereafter

SUD EXPRESSO CP/RENFE

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Operator

Routes

Conditions

SNCF
CORAIL
INTERCITES
TEOZ

SNCF
Domestic routes in France

Free coupons covering the entire route or global fare. Compulsory reservation.
Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

LUNEA

SNCF

domestic overnight services

Free coupons covering the entire route or global fare. Compulsory reservation.
Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

TGV

SNCF

domestic routes in France

Free coupons covering the entire route or global fare. Compulsory reservation.
Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

TGV Espagne

SNCF

Paris - Barcelona

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

TGV Luxemb.

SNCF

Paris - Luxembourg

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

TGV Province

SNCF

Bruxelles - South of France

Bruxelles - Lille

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

TGV Mediterranee
SNCF

Geneve - Marseille

FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

SPAIN
AVE
ALARIS
ALTARIA
ARCO
ALVIA
EUROMED

RENFE

Domestic routes in Spain

THALYS

THALYS

Trains in Spain are globally priced. Some local services are open access and tickets
for these can ONLY be purchased locally!
Cancellation fee: up to departure = 10%, no refund thereafter

High speed service

Paris - Amsterdam/Kln

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FiP card holders. FiP fare applies. Subject to availability

Travel permitted in class specified on FiP card only.
Cancellation: before departure = full refund. No refund thereafter.

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