Best Xavier. Merci beaucoup. Beyond Paris city centre, the Paris RER is a ground level commuter train connecting outlying suburbs and popular destinations ⦠Your responses to all the questions was very informative for sure. No? yes the musical fountains of Versailles work on Saturday during spring and summer. Vere helpful! Good afternoon Helen We haven’t been to Paris so need the most assistance, Hello Vivienne, Xavier. And the last solution is to use the train line N starting in the south of Paris at Montparnasse in the chic and trendy district of Saint Germain des pres in the 6th. Thank You very much for making the effort to give out this information, it has answered all my questions. And really appreciate how you have been responding to each person. Then no need to take the Metro: you will directly take the train that takes you to Versailles without boarding the metro! Then walk up to the palace of versailles and enjoy. After walking for 5 minutes, then turn left to get to Versailles. You’ll be able to buy your train ticket to Versailles anytime, directly at the airport with a machine. I think its the RER C that I would take. Is that only at certain times of the year, or is it a regular event? I know there are many ways, but just wanted to see if you knew if this was an option. . I followed your advice and reached Versailles and thanks very much for the simple and clear cut explanations!!!!!! 16:36. Yes you can check this Saint Denis Cathedral tour. Metros lines are identified on maps by numbers and colours. At the right again, you have a letter. Then go straight. how can we get there with shortest duration, By car it is the easiest and safest way to get to Versailles. If I arrive by ferry at Dieppe can I get a train straight to Versailles or must I travel to Paris first, Hi, how often do the trains run to Versailles? Versailles: Through The Hidden Doors Full Day Tour. Your email address will not be published. Paris RER C (Versailles) Train Map. That’s not so easy to answer. Paris to Versailles by train TER N from Paris Montparnasse station, From this view, you can see the train that leaves from Paris in the south of Paris at Montparnasse station to reach Versailles in about 1 hour. You need to get in touch with me by email to get more details. My family and I will be in Paris for the holidays. The train follows the bank of the river la Seine. Thanks (look below). The RER C train works on Sunday. Versailles is a chateau (& now a town) located in the west of Paris in a green & wealthy suburb. My route appears then to be: St. Placide (on route 4 purple) to St Michel/Notre Dame station, connect with RER C Yellow with destination Versailles Chateau – Rive Gauche. I have looked up Google maps but just wanted to confirm that the most direct and easiest way of getting to Versailles is walking to Saint Michel Notre Dame station and catching the RER C line direct to Versailles. It includes a tour guide for 3 hours for the half day and 6 hours for a full day. I know a lot of people are paying money to get to Versailles by tour or taxi, etc.. I’m sure that most people already know this, but for those of you that don’t, Google maps gives you the exact way to get to Versailles from wherever you are in Paris. Because we love Versailles and because the castle is opened to each one of us, we sincerely hope that you will enjoy this guide to Versailles by train as much as we enjoyed designing it for each one of you. (choose Versailles – Rive Gauche Château) The RATP bus line 171 runs between Pont de Sèvres (last stop on line 9 of Paris metro) and the Palace of Versailles. Maybe a guide could be also a good option to save you some precious time in the gardens and see the best. Yes Tiago. 23 Restaurants within 0.3 miles. Paris est desservie par 6 gares situées en plein centre. Is there a website to purchase combination tickets (train transport and Versailles entrance costs)? Veru easy, just walk to get to Siant Lazare train station and take the train up to Versailles. Thanks! Thank you for your feedback. That’s why we explain you in this paragraph below this itinerary. From Paris, the total cost of a round trip ticket Paris Versailles is 7,3€ per person all included. Thank you so much for this informative website. Metro lines serve Paris and the RER is a train system which serves Paris and its suburbs. De ces points, on peut prendre le métro ou monter dans lâun des taxis qui stationnent devant chaque gare. This is very informative, but can we buy tickets the day before? e.g I will take metro from Pont de Sevres to RER C to Versailles but the destination for return way be Champ de mars. Example of Itinerary from Paris to Versailles using the RER C train, View of the train station Versailles Rive gauche, Versailles rive gauche to chateau Versailles, Map from Versailles rive gauche to chateau Versailles. There are 3 ways to get to Versailles by public transport. It can be a good idea! but if you use a machine be sure you get the correct Versailles station (there are three station at Versailles). Do you think it could be an issue? Is it possible to get one way RER C ticket from Paris to Versailles ? Much appreciated. It is one of the reason why we prefer to organize our tours by vehicle. Can you contact me via the contact form or by email ? What about Sundays ??? And if you are interested, you can book online your tour to Versailles. Xavier. Overview Line => RER C (yellow) Direction => Versailles-Rive Gauche Arrival Station => Versailles-Rive Gauche (Zone 4, ) Service Disruptions => Paris Train Strike 2020 Paris to Versailles ⦠Then, you will have a better understanding of the Gardens of Versailes. RER line C from Paris will take you to Versailles Château - Rive Gauche train station, which is only a 10 minutesâ walk to the Palace. I don’t see any reasons why we couldn’t get a ticket at this station to travel to Versailles castle. I need to know what time the trains run to and from Paris to Versaille on a Sunday in March. So let’s write a few words in the comments. We will be in Paris Aug 1-6, 2016. You can buy it directly to the train station in Paris. Yes you can. If you want to catch the RER C train, The first thing to do will be to find the closest train station to your hotel or apartment. It usually takes 40 minutes to travel between the two bus stops, depending on traffic. Best regards, I know that there is a train from Le Havre to Gare du Nord. What improvements would be appreciate ? Then get off the metro at Invalides station. You just need to explain that you want to buy a 2 ways “Versailles Château Rive Gauche” ticket. Most of the time you reach the train station of Versailles in 1 hour. If you want to make some savings, the cheapest way to get to Versailles from Paris is to use public transports and especially by train. We propose you to have a look at one of our garden tour. I can’t reply. Once in the train, relax! If so, which airport in Paris would provide the closest train ride to Versailles??? To make sure to catch the latest metro in Paris, better to take the RER C train at least around 11.30pm / 12pm. Best, Hello. The key to get your correct direction is to read correctly this screen and find your platform. When you do that it tells you exactly how to walk to the nearest station. To Sum up, from your RER C station, catch the train direction Pont de Rungis – Aeroport d’Orly and change at the station Champs de Mars Tour Eiffel. This price includes the cost of the metro. Great info..All trains to Versailles have the amazing decoration or one in particular? If you are interested in this option, then skip the information below and directly follow our instructions to get to Versailles with the RER C train. Yes Catsy, you can buy your metro ticket going to Versailles 2 days in advance at any train station…, Your email address will not be published. SNCF trains (Line N) from Gare Montparnasse in Paris will take you to Versailles Chantiers train station, which is an 18 minutesâ walk to the Palace. Best My wife and I will be arriving by cruise ship at Le Havre toward the end of May and would like to know the fastest way to get to Chateau de Versailles. To avoid the queue, you need to book a guided tour with a company. The metro and RER have common ticketing. From Paris to Versailles, the trip will last about forty-five minutes. Hi Beverly, Made in Paris with favorite. Number: inside Paris. Cost: â¬4Frequency: 15-20 minutesDuration: 40 minutesTimetable: 6:00 AM to 12:00 AMRoute: Pont de Sevres â Place Gabriel Peri â Atrium â Puits Sans Vin â Pointe de Chaville â Grace de Dieu â President Doumer â Porchefontaine â Vergennes â Place dâArmes Versaiiles, If you are in a group and plan to travel to Versailles, then taking a cab will be perfect for you. Best Direct! Hi Xavier Once you have arrived at Versailles Station, the Palace of Versailles is only a short walk away. On the photo above you can see the train Line L that rides at the north of Paris from Saint Lazare station and finally gets to the West of Paris direction Versailles. I have one whole free day before I join my tour group and it happens to be July 14th Bastille Day. Xavier. This information is very helpful, as I did not realize there were actually two lines – Metro and RER. Follow our step by step guide to get to Versailles from Paris Montparnasse. Versailles-Château Paris RER 11 min. How much is the price for 1 adult and 2 children 9 and 12 years to enter Versailles” Is it open on sunday the 2. of April 2017? Cost of a round trip is 7 euro and the train journey lasts 40 minutes. You have to take that branch towards Paris to Champ de Mars, and change there to a train going away from Paris towards Versailles. We will be staying at Hotel Felicen in Paris. Thank you so much for your patience answering to everyone and such a valuable information for travelers. Be careful not to get off at Viroflay Rive Gauche! lucky you. We have 5 days to visit Paris in late June. Hi Xavier, Merci! I heard there have been train strikes in Paris. My 80 year old mother walks with difficulty so wish to minimize walking and stair. Number 2 is to use the train line L starting at Saint Lazare in the center-north of Paris, close to the famous department store of Galeries Lafayettes & Printemps. Case B : if you catch the RER C train in the northwestern part of Paris (station: RER C St Ouen, RER C Porte de clichy, RER C Pereire Levallois, RER C Neuilly Porte Maillot, RER C Avenue Foch, RER C Avenue Henri Martin or RER C Boulainvilliers), in this case, you’ll need to change of train before to catch your train Paris Versailles Chateau RG (VICK). SNCF trains (Line L) from Saint - Lazare in Paris will take you to Versailles Rive Droite train station, which is a 17 minutesâ walk to the Palace. Where is the nearest train to Versailles? We will be staying st Saint James Albany and I’m assuming there’s a train station nearby. Yes you can: Take the U line from trappes to Versailles. I hope it help to reach the castle of Versailles. Trains come every 15 minutes, and from Paris ⦠If you check our website, we propose several private guided tour of Versailles. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It requires a little extra information and planning. The ride takes about 1 hour. Venir à Paris. My family and I (There are 6 of us – 2 adults and 4 children ages 18, 16, 14, 11) will be staying in an AirBnB in Versailles and are planning to take a train in to visit Paris. RER C crosses Paris from the north-west to the south. But I dont think so. Good question. Have a nice day I am not sure Maureen, You can use a machine or queue up for a human. Very helpful to get my way to Versailles castle. Versailles-ChâteauâRive Gauche is a station on line C of the Paris Region's express suburban rail system, the RER. Boulainvilliers is on the branch of RER Line C that goes to Pontoise. This was so helpful. If you're leaving from central Paris, head west along the Seine taking the D910 until you get to Pont de Sevres. I know that the tickets for Palace are. Keep safely your Paris Versailles tickets because you will need it to exit from the Versailles train station. Bonjour. Follow this indication and find your right platform. The cost still be 7,1€ per person? Xavier. Thanks so much for your help. The day of the Marathon, plenty streets are closed. train line N from Paris Montparnasse to Versailles Rive Gauche Chantier, this useful tool to calcul the cost of your transport, Versailles Rive Gauche to Chateau Versailles, https://www.paristoversailles.com/paris-to-versailles-by-train-rer/paris-montparnasse-to-versailles-chantiers/. Xavier. This not only helped me figure out how to get there but also whether buying a 1-5 zone train pass was worth it for the time in Paris (it’s not). You need to agree with the terms to proceed. Get a fully customized private tour to Versailles including your transfer hotel & a visit to the Palace, gardens and the domain of Marie Antoinette. (look at Map of te train line L below). It looks like they will need to fly in to Paris, then catch train to Versailles??? Just follow the indication given by Google Map: figure out the metro lines and its destination. This website is not the official website of the Versailles Palace. Much appreciated. Ask the concierge of your hotel how to reach the metro station by walk. Any advice would be very much appreciated. We are travelling in from London on Eurostar with 2 adults and 2 kids (14 and 10). Better not to show your cash in order to avoid pickpockets. check the Map here, Xavier: The Palace of Versailles is only a 13-minutes walk away from the train station. So thanks for saving us money too. It will be much easier for you. Yes you can take the RER line B at gare du nord in the center of Paris. Also, I saw a previous post on your site about fireworks in Versailles. For example, our Versailles Gardens Tour. Depending on where your hotel is located, it will take you between 60 to 90 minutes to travel from Paris to Versailles by train (including the walking distance). Thanks for the clear information about the train from Paris to Versailles. HI, I am visiting Versailles, in May with my friend, staying at Hotel de France, Versailles for 4 nights. Unfortunately, we can’t expect whether the train to Versailles will be on strike or not. Letter: the train that links Paris and the suburb. You can check this Google map itinerary from the station Versailles Rive Gauche to Chateau Versailles to see the short walk from the station to the Chateau. C line stations in central Paris that will take you to Versailles include St-Michel, Musée d'Orsay, Invalides, Pont de l'Alma, and Champs de Mars - Tour Eiffel. Just want to check if I can take metro/train from one destination but another one for return way? This guide is customized to make sure that each one of you can get to Versailles by his own safely with her/his family for the cheapest option. Enjoy your tour to Versailles. Thank you so much! Thanks much for very helpful information. Once you get on the RER C train, ⦠Let’s take an example: imagine that your address in Paris is 9 rue Saint Bernard. Any suggestion you may give me would be greatly appreciated. Yes victoria, Do you think this would be a good or bad day to visit Versailles as far as crowds are concerned? This set reflects the dual vocation of the Palace once inhabited by the sovereigns and then a museum dedicated "to all ⦠It connects the city of Pontoise in the north, to Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Dourdan-la-Forêt and Saint-Martin-d´Étampes in the south, through the city center of Paris. It is not easy to confirm you a precise schedule. Great site for visitors. Paris Metro line (numbers and letters). The Paris <-> Versailles Château-Rive Gauche ticket allows you to travel from any station in Paris (zone 1-2) to Château de Versailles via the RER C. Tickets may be purchased at our ticket desks or from automated vending machines located in your departure/arrival metro or RER ⦠With 60,000 artworks, collections of Versailles illustrate 5 centuries of French History. So keep the second ticket for your return from Versailles to Paris. If you're taking the RER C line, take trains âVICKâ or âVITYâ to Versailles Rive Gauche. Paris Pocket Street Map. Hello Kelly, Have a good visit, Versailles Château - Rive Gauche Train Station RER line C from Paris will take you to Versailles Château - Rive Gauche train station, which is only a 10 minutesâ walk to the Palace. It’s very informative.. just wondering if I can buy the metro ticket going to Versailles 2 days in advance at any train station? Our advise: Paris is safe, however, we recommend you to be careful with pick pockets: keep an eye on your belongings. we are going to Paris at the end of April and will take train and spend one night in Versailles. Thank you very much. Plusieurs possibilités de transports entre Paris et Versailles sont disponibles. Google Map gives you this itinerary: That means that you will need to walk for 4 minutes up to Faidherbe Chaligny tube station. Figure out your route and rates. Hi, I was wondering if I would be able to get the Versailles by taking the Train at Gare Montparnasse. How can I help you ? This page is a step by step guidebook to get to Versailles by public transport. As seen on the map, you need to turn right when you exit Versailles Rive Gauche station. We strongly recommend that you take Line C of the RER from Paris to Versailles Château Rive Gauche Train Station. Will we get to see things in the Chateau that would not be possible with just an audio guide? Trains run regularly at intervals of 15 minutes. Instead of traveling by RER C train, I suggest you to take a Transilien line N train from Montparnasse main railway station which will take you directly to Versailles – Chantiers train station in Versailles. If doing a day trip from Paris to Versailles, how many hours do you recommend spending in Versailles? Very helpful site. French Monarchy specialist It is about 10€ for a half day for rent. You can identity your train by its name: VICK written on the left of the destination. 20 Other Attractions within 0.3 miles. Last year we had to get another ticket further down the line. So let us know your point of view. Se déplacer à Versailles.sEn transports en commun : bus (Ligne 171 depuis le Pont de Sèvres à Boulogne-BillancourtsTerminus Château de Versailles), RER C, lignes transiliennes L, N et U au départ de Paris Montparnasse, Paris ⦠if so what is the best website to use for purchase? Gare d'Austerlitz (Paris) The fastest route between Paris and Versailles by road is the N118. (NOT Versailles-Rive Droite or Versailles-Chantier). Bonjour, our hotel is near the Rome metro station. I assume that the city will be crazy crowded and not easy to transit. There are 3 convenient trains from Paris for your outing to the palace of Versailles. Click on “direction” and choose the starting point that fits the exact address of your hotel or apartment located in Paris. The timetable from Paris to Versailles changes often.. Any suggestions on how to get there via transit? Thank you, Andrea, Hello Andrea, Any help would be greatly appreciated. In this case, you can skip the step 3. At the ticket window, the saler will speak a basic english and will be able to sale the right ticket. To see the rates, you just need to fill out the booking form and choose “without transportation”. Or is 1.5 hours return? easier to communicate than on the website! Also do you do tours without the pickup at the Hotel? MERSI ! Thank you so much! Xavier. Horaires de Paris Montparnasse à Versailles Chantiers - le 20 décembre 2020 à 00h00 . After entering on Google Map the address of your hotel, Google Map shows you the closest station you will need to get to. The Palace of Versailles, Château de Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles in the Île-de-France region of France. If you want to check the price of your Versailles ticket just use this useful tool to calcul the cost of your transport. Remember to purchase round-trip tickets if you want to save time while returning. Xavier. Also, what time is the last train from Versailles, back to Paris? That is the cheapest solution comparing to the bus, private car, or Uber transport option for your Paris to Versailles round trip. It is now open as a museum, and a very popular tourist attraction. Then walk 10 mns to get to the castle of Versailles. Cost: â¬7Frequency: 15-20 minutesDuration: 40 minutesTimetable: 5:10 AM to 11:34 PMRoute: Gare dâAusterlitz â St.Michel-Notre Dame â Musee dâOrsay â Invalides â Pont de lâAlma â Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel â Versailles-Rive Gauche, The SNCF, the French national railway, maintains two train services between Paris and Versailles:There are two other train stations in Versailles:- SNCF Line N train that leaves from Gare Montparnasse Station to Versailles Chantiers Train Station- SNCF Line L train that leaves from Gare Saint-Lazare Station to Versailles Rive Droite Train Station. The tickets will be good for the metro and the RER as well by whatever combination of metro or RER lines is the quickest route. It is always a pleasure to share a positive feeling! and one to Versailles Chateau / Rive Gauche (RER C Javel, Pont du Garigliano, Issy…). This way we have no bad surprise! Excellent website. Thanks for the information! To get from Paris to Versailles by train you can take a âRER Câ train from central Paris to within 5 minutes walk of Chateau Versailles, ending at station Versailles-Rive Gauche.Start your trip by going into any Paris Metro/RER station that you find around the city, which will be marked with a blue sign with an M or RER surrounded by a circle. Which is the best alternative to get to Versailles on Sundays ???? Gare Montparnasse (Paris) Hello Justine, Once you get your tickets, you can start your trip to the Castle… Thanks for the clear ad detailed instructions, very helpful! It takes about 1h to 1h30 to get to the door of the palace with the RER train C. As you can see, the solution that you will use will be a mix between walk, metro and train. Versailles-Château Paris RER 11 min. Terms and Conditions, Family time at Versailles Palace during a sunny day, Train RER C map to get Paris to Versailles. You will see “Regent”. Can you please guide us, so we know if it will be alright to take her with us. Also, what time does Palace Versailles open and what time would the earliest train arrive? We are coming from Poitiers, stopping at Versailles then want to continue on via RER to Paris. It is all included. Be careful and stay safe, a few of them wander around the public transport. De Nantes, vous êtes à Versailles en 3h45. As a handy add on, this RER Paris/Versailles single journey ticket will take you from any metro or RER station in zones 1 or 2 via RER line C to the Palace of Versailles. It is direct! I am travelling with somebody in a wheelchair. Sorry. What would be the cost and journey time for vehicle transport rather than the train? Thank you. Versailles Express offers transport to the Palace of Versailles from the Eiffel Tower in Paris â¦