Paris to Versailles by Train

[@christianperrier]

Maybe one more trip to give. RER-C is sometimes a bit confusing because of the complexity of the line. DO NOT ONLY LOOK FOR TRAINS HEADING TO "VERSAILLES".....but really pick "VERSAILLES-RG" or "VERSAILLES-RIVE GAUCHE". There are trains you might see that are heading to "VERSAILLES CHANTIERS", on the RER-C line. DO NOT TAKE THEM : you would make a giant loop *in the wrong direction* and come back to Versailles (but another station) after maybe 1h30 ride. Indeed if you see a train heading the "Versailles Chantiers" (code name CIME), you're on the wrong platform. ALL TRAINS heading to Versailles-RG have a 4-letter code name that starts with the letter "V" (code names are displayed at the front of the train when they arrive in statins). NEVER EVER take a train with a code that starts with another letter. If the code starts with a "V", then you're safe and the train will end in Versailles-Chateau Rive Gauche station. For coming back from the Chateau, it' easy --> ALL TRAINS GO TO PARIS. Yes, even those that are said to go to.....Versailles! It's a really confusing choice of SNCF and I often end up helping tourists in Versailles station because they're worried. In Versailles-RG station, NEVER WORRY : pick up the first train to leave, it will definitely bring you back to Paris, it's more easy than you think. And before coming back, don't forget to also visit the CITY of Versailles : it has tons of marvels hidden in the streets such as the Saint-Louis Cathedral, the Salle du Jeu de Paume, etc. Many of them are really close to the Chateau, but, sadly, many tourists miss them.

[@kickijosefsson8238]

Thank you! ❤️

[@th-uh2oo]

Thank you, this is very helpful information.

[@christianperrier]

@@th-uh2oo Just look at the reply I added to my forst comment : RER C line was slightly simplified recently and thing are a bit less confusing.

[@shenzhu8087]

Excellent video! Very detailed and very clear. I’m planning on my trip to Paris. This video is very helpful. Thank you.

[@sophistique8093]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤This is an absolutely wonderful,clearly articulated video. I am a methodical, step by step kinda gal who has jumped in the deep end by travelling solo even though I suffer from Mazeophobia( paranoia of getting lost).I did Paris solo just before the pandemic and tried so hard to get to tour Versailles without success.I have not given up and will keep it on my bucket list.

[@hoale11]

Excellent and clear instructions. Thank you.

[@jorgelrobayor1618]

Amazingly easy to follow!

[@johnboy5736]

Hiya . Magic !!!! Thanks for your time and effort. to help us you're a star....John

[@distantlandstravel]

Thank you!

[@rorybadland6600]

Very helpful video - clear and concise. Thank you!

[@distantlandstravel]

You're welcome -- enjoy your visit to Versailles!

[@obsessedvillages4660]

Most informative explanation of this trip on the internet. This helps a lot.

[@distantlandstravel]

Thank you so much, enjoy your time in France.

[@rcfan3429]

There is no need to use the ticket to get out of the station but keep it with you during the whole ride because you can have ticket checkers

[@michaeldelatorre4429]

Very helpful and well done!

[@kickijosefsson8238]

Thank you! ❤️

[@Donnabrosario]

So informative! Thank you for posting this.

[@distantlandstravel]

Thank you for the kind words and enjoy your time in Paris.

[@kpdowd4221]

Very informative as usual. There’s a wonderful app with a greenish blueish metro car on it called Paris Metro Maps and Routes. Free. Easy to use. Practice with the New York or London ones if needed.

[@den2929]

Thank you.

[@distantlandstravel]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@jimdon29607]

thanks you made it look easy to do

[@distantlandstravel]

It is easy. Thank you for watching and happy & safe travels.

[@anabellabella2266]

thanks a lot

[@benjreganit]

Very Helpful. Thank You so much :)

[@distantlandstravel]

You are welcome enjoy the Castle and gardens.

[@Yousaf_Yunes]

very helpful! TY for this....so helpful!

[@distantlandstravel]

You are welcome, enjoy your time at Versailles>

[@Yoga2beCool]

This helps a lot. Thank you so much!!!

[@distantlandstravel]

You are welcome. Enjoy your time at Versailles.

[@kadafi4lyf]

vielen dank, dieses video hilft mir

[@distantlandstravel]

Sie sind herzlich willkommen, genießen Sie Ihre Zeit in Versailles.

[@loris.2849]

This helps a lot! But I'm a bit confused...are you getting on and off the train more than once? It's not just get on the train and go there? You have to get off and back on at some point? Thanks!

[@distantlandstravel]

As long as you start your journey from a station that serves the RER C line you will only take one train to Versailles. RER trains are regional trains that serve the area around Paris, while the Paris Metro tends to serve central Paris. You may take the Metro across Paris in order to get to a station that serves the RER C Line, in that case you will ride on two or more trains. Have fun and enjoy your time in Paris.

[@loris.2849]

@@distantlandstravel Thank you so much!

[@Hi_Im_Jie]

@@distantlandstravel I was hoping you can clarify the following : if I start at a station that does not service the RER C line, would I need to book 2 separate tickets? (1 ticket to reach the RER C line and then a second ticket to access the RER C line to get to Versailles. Or would 1 ticket allow me to transfer between the different stations?) Thank you and great video :)

[@christianperrier]

@@Hi_Im_Jie 1 ticket allows you to transfer from one line to another. Indeed as many lines as you need. The only important thing is to buy a ticket for "Versailles Chateau Rive Gauche", which you can do in every train or metro station. And I backup the advice given in the video : buy a return ticket ("un ticket aller-retour") as the lines in Versailles-RG station may be very long, particularly in the late afternoon when all tourists are heading back to Paris. Anyway, if this is a beautiful day, you may want to spend the evening in Versailles and have dinner there. There are many good restaurants (and bars!) in the Chateau neighbourhood....and there are trains back to Paris up to about 23h30 (you may want to check for schedules beforehand because the line might be closed on some days on late evenings, sadly)

[@californiaglo9666]

Does the machine offer the round trip tickets or do I buy them from the agent? Thank you.

[@distantlandstravel]

Yes, the machine does offer round trip tickets. Happy travels!

[@EPaozi]

La ligne de Saint-Lazare à Versailles RIVE DROITE est beaucoup plus agréable... et le château est à 12 minutes à pied !!!

[@distantlandstravel]

Thanks for the tip!