The Complete Guide to Using Trains from Paris

[@martinlangford]

These videos are so useful; always something new to learn about Paris. I can't imagine how much effort it takes to make just one of these episodes. We just travelled back home from Gard du Nord and had lunch at Terminus Nord, what a buzz and I had the best value ris de veau ever. Thank you once again.

[@countryculture629]

Indeed there are always something new about Paris.the video is useful,I will be there in few weeks time

[@martinlangford]

@@countryculture629 I'm envious, I can't wait to get back. Enjoy your trip.

[@luisafernandez9346]

Bonjour... On my second trip to Europe I spent 2 months travelling all over Western Europe by train using the Eurail Pass...it was a magical experience. Thanks to your videos you go out of your way to show us and help us with our travel plans. Enjoy your day and merci...🗼🌃🕌

[@countryculture629]

Indeed this is useful as I will be going to Paris for my KZbin videos

[@EILEENZ0122]

Yes, train is convenient in trip☺️ Hope the rail tickets bought in a cheap price can use🥺

[@elenapolshakov3837]

We just came back from Paris, it was a dream! Just wanted to thank you for all the recommendations - for the starter, we listened to you and took RER from the airport to the Les Halles - it was really easy and our hotel was right there ( Novotel Les Halles - highly recommend to anyone who’s looking for a good hotel, and the location was superb!) We also ate at the La Jacobine and Le Louchebem, and ate chocolate and caramel from Jacques Genin, and more - all thanks to you! I hope you know how helpful your videos to us! ♥️

[@hildabrunski7400]

What an amazing, informative and straightforward video. You have made us completely rethink our next trip to Paris so that we include some train trips to other cities! Thank you so much!

[@mikemoon5392]

Going to the Paris for 3rd time within a year and this video gives us great ideas. Thank you so much ❤ You guys are the BEST. Can’t wait to see your next video. ❤

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

Definitely do ! Paris is like a total foreign place compared to other places in France, especially more countryside like towns !

[@Marlin2231]

This video was crafted to fit an incredible amount of information in a small amount of time. You guys are really good at doing this stuff.

[@EILEENZ0122]

I love and hate Europe. I was fascinated by the stunning scenery and rich history, but I was overwhelmed by the high cost. I think trainpal's discount coupon saved me.

[@kim-louise892]

Hello from Australia 🇦🇺 😊. I miss France so much 😢. All off Europe.

[@kim-louise892]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel love love love yr channel ❤️. It makes me feel like Im travelling again.

[@lisafoodie8443]

youre lucky mate...hope to go to paris with my sons next year...💙

[@sonsen25]

5,000$ for two people from Australia to Paris it's so expensive

[@EILEENZ0122]

I love and hate Europe. I was fascinated by the stunning scenery and rich history, but I was overwhelmed by the high cost. I think trainpal's discount coupon saved me

[@luciashaeffer9527]

Merci, merci, merci. I just arrived in Paris this morning and everything went smoothly thanks for your videos. And I was not afraid. Your videos game me confidence and good information for this solo traveler. Thank you so much.

[@bartbreekveldt7834]

There is also a direct train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Barcelona. From there the Spanish have built an excellent high speed rail network and you can go to Madrid, Seville and Valencia for example.

[@EILEENZ0122]

Train will be faster and has more scenery on the way🥹 and with discount the price will be affordable as well😂

[@DigitalMentorGroup]

I travelled from Garr de Lest to Vienna on the night train once, a fabulous and comfortable experience. Recommended!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shirleystann8645]

This was very helpful! I will be in Paris for 10 days in February & plan to go on at least a couple day trips. I didn’t realize how much I don’t know about train stations, especially in Paris. I also plan on visiting lots of your street food (cheap food) places & a couple of the “best” restaurants where locals go. You guys are a wealth of helpful info! Cant wait to explore!!

[@annlgs7303]

Thank you for another wonderful video, chock full of detailed and helpful information. Les Frenchies are superb!

[@evelyngrammar]

We traveled through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, France and the UK last summer using the trains and a few long-distance buses. What a treat! We saved significantly on fares, including what it would have cost if we bought the Eurail Pass (known as Interrail Pass for Europeans) by planning ahead and buying tickets as soon as they were available. Based on my calculations, our costs were one-third the price of buying near the departure day or using the Pass which often requires a reservation with a fee on top of the Pass. And I did the same thought process as you about the "cheap" flights - time to get to/from the airport, time to wait at the airport, plus the baggage restrictions. Although we travel carry-on only, many of the less expensive flights allow only one carry on item rather than a small suitcase and personal item.

[@alexklimczak4622]

We went to Le Train Bleu in September when visiting Paris. It's amazing. You can just go for a cup of coffee and admire the decor.

[@sarapanzarella97]

Even though my husband travels internationally a lot he was nervous thinking about renting a car and driving out of Paris. So when we arrived on a Sunday morning we took the train to Rennes and picked up our rental car there and continued on to Mt st Michel. Then a couple days later we dropped it off in Bayeux where we were doing our D-Day tour from. After that we took the train back to Paris. It was so easy driving in the French countryside! Worked out perfectly!

[@42judge]

Taking an Audi Q8 out of the Sixt lot at CDG was one of the most stressful things my husband (with 99%ile spatial relations) ever did. The lot was built for small cars not a good size SUV and there were always 3-4 sensors screaming that he was about to hit something (he didn't.) Worse the lot was jury rigged and it had two sets of spike strips, but the signs weren't clear about which way would destroy your tires... we chanced it and it worked out. Next trip we dropped the car in Lyon and did the 5:30 hour drive back to Paris in 1:56 on the frecciarossa (not the TGV)

[@shelaghjackson9577]

Thanks! I’ve taken countless trains all over Italy, but next year it’s time to get to know France by train! 🚂

[@sylviamatthee8172]

Thank you so much. Very useful. I do like how practical you are, plus I appreciate the added prices. Mille mercis!

[@JD987abc]

Hi Les Frenchies. How are you doing? Great episode. I’ve used the trains from Paris several times as well as in Italy. Excellent in both countries. I’m sad to say that my 15 days in Paris are finished. I’m stateside now at least In body but not in spirit. Great memories of my time there. Just wanted to say that you mean so much to your viewers. You’ve become friends to many of us. I used your guide during my stay and enjoyed sharing updates with you. I’m already planning a return. Let’s hope for a healthy 2023 for all. Josef.

[@bbpete8349]

merci beaucoup for this. I can say I have been to 3 of these - first time overwhelmed - but became somewhat comfortable on subsequent trips. You explained these very well. Thanks.

[@marilou862]

Thank you for this extremely concise and informative video. It really has given me a few ideas for travelling to and from Paris. x

[@petermulconry436]

Outstanding video. So informative. Very clear and concise. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@kpdowd4221]

Wow. So professionally done. You guys, train stations, food - what’s not to love?

[@Michael_Sheldon]

Incredibly helpful, Antoine. As usual. 🙌

[@caromurray6152]

I love travelling by train, so much less stressful than flying. I’m in Paris in April & then heading to the west of France by train of course. Love your videos & one day I hope to dine at Le Train Bleu.😋

[@maobfh]

Fantastic!!! I have wondered about this and wasn’t sure how to find out. Very very much appreciated. Thanks

[@northeasternuniversitydepa1499]

Thank you so much for the care and effort you put into all your videos. This one is super helpful.

[@andrewbhurvitz6298]

Your videos are so well produced and informative. As preparation for an upcoming visit I consider your site a must see. Thank you for doing it so well.

[@robertgravel5160]

Bonjour. We are planning a trip to France in a few months and I’m so glad I have found your Videos. So informative. Merci beaucoup; c’est vraiment apprécié 😊 Ma conjointe n’a jamais vue Paris, et nous planifions aller en Normandie par la suite. 😊

[@bethjay5225]

Very useful for planning my fall trip to Paris and Brittany!

[@FoCoBuzz]

Absolutely love European high-speed trains. I second your comments on the train versus flying. Even if it takes a little bit longer, give me the TGV any day! I can fly in the US! Even if I wasn’t a total railgeek, taking the train is just so much more relaxing. Gare du Nord is my favorite European station bar none, but we won’t be traveling through that station on our trip this summer. Since we are headed to Provence and the Riviera we will be leaving and returning via Gare de Lyon. I hear it’s a beautiful station so I’m looking forward to seeing more of that station.

[@MattNav]

Great video though just one thing to point out (at 04:00) there is now a direct sleeper NightJet service operated by OBB (the Austrian rail operator) to go straight from Paris Est to Vienna with various levels of comfort for the overnight journey 🙂 Also Gare d'Austerlitz is very handy to catch the "Intercités de Nuit" domestic sleeper services to places like Nice, Toulouse, Briançon, Tarbes, etc. Hope this helps and thanks again for such comprehensive content

[@OmmerSyssel]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@Vancouver_Dan]

Brilliant! You obviously put a lot of research and legwork into this very helpful video. Merci beaucoup!

[@WaM1756]

Excellent advice as always - one exception to train or plane is (or might be depending on your actual destination) from Paris to Nice. The brand new train/tram goes directly from Nice airport Terminals 1 & 2 into the city. It's very fast and from Airport to the Port (the farthest point) is approx. 35-40 min. with approx. 15 stops along the route.

[@mariadk1025]

I have been to Paris twice, and your info about the RER and trains would have been so helpful for those trips. Great info for my next trip. Merci!

[@wendymccarter-read724]

Bonjour! I am traveling to Paris in May. I’m beyond excited! I am a little anxious about the train system. We will be traveling from the south of France to Paris, to Brussels and Ghent, then finishing in Amsterdam. Your videos are so informative! Simple, detailed, and precise. Great for those of us that are first timers to your beautiful city! Merci to the both of you!!

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

How nice! I found people to be extremely helpful if you are at all unsure; the train stations are very automated and can be a little intimidating, just arrive a few minute earlier than you would in the states so you don't feel pressured. Bon voyage!

[@lynhlynhng8283]

I’ll be traveling to Paris soon…. Thank you for the details informations about the train system! I’m so happy catching this comment of yours about the simmcard. Would you please let me know where could it be purchased from? Thank you in advance!

[@imaginerc3254]

another very useful travel video. just got back from europe using eurostar from london to brussels, thalys train to paris, then eurostar back to london. took an hour to get through security and customs at london leaving the UK, but at brussels you can show up 5 mins before departure if just traveling within EU.

[@salman2763]

Which is the best website or app to buy train tickets from Paris to Zurich?

[@xx-uz2kz]

Might be your most valuable video for non-newbees

[@elsaacevedo7053]

Your videos are so helpful makes everything easy to understand. It gives more options for anybody traveling to France. You guys are the best.

[@blackbeardpapa9547]

Monsieur, vous êtes très instructif. j'aime beaucoup votre vidéos

[@annmajek5203]

I’ll be taking the train from Paris to Milan in September. This was excellent information❤

[@Blufire007]

Super helpful!! Thank you again!! 10:50

[@Cindypisces]

Thank you for this…the next time I go to Paris I wanna take a day trip to Epernay. When I was in Paris last year I wanted to go so bad but felt intimidated. I was afraid to get lost.

[@jonathanpage007]

You are a legend your information is so helpful. Keep up the good work.

[@christianlachenal7058]

Toujours excellente présentation. Fairly accurate and comprehensive. Very honest job. For sure helpful for many ones. Thank you for all of them.

[@scottlindsly]

Splendid job, surely plenty work went into this detailed video & many people (us included) will find it very useful...thank you!!

[@fernandasa2158]

You guys are the best love your videos how straight to the point they are

[@gordonleemovies]

I couldve really used this before my month in Paris! I just flew to London, Amsterdam because I thought it'd be easier. Will remember this next time I head across the pond! Also went to Chez Germaine and ran into two groups that came from your video as well! Ya'll are really making a difference!

[@annakozoriz]

Bonjour Antoine! Merci for this video very informative and very useful. 👏🏻👌🏻

[@lindaboyd459]

Brilliant video!!! Thank you so much for the information. You and your wonderful wife are a delight to watch and your videos are jam packed full of suggestions and excellent information. Very much appreciated - stay well 🤗

[@jillengel4124]

This video is super helpful. What I like about your videos is they’re so practical.

[@SharonFitzgerald]

I'm going to Bayeux and Paris in 2 weeks, can't wait. Thanks for the awesome videos! 🇨🇵

[@torycook1215]

Excellent merci beaucoup! 🏆👍

[@thomascook578]

Only SNCF high speed train we've used was Lille to Lyon in 2019, we love Eurostar, but within france we use TER, and for free as I get passes for SNCF, as I work on tge railway. 2019 we went by train from Glasgow to Naples, spread out over 3 nights, was fun, apart from Thello. We also used the Frecciarossa 1000.

[@thomascook578]

@Les Frenchies it was, we travelled Glasgow to Euston on a 390 Penolino on the Fri, stayed overnight St Pancras to Paris on Eurostar, on the Sat, stayed overnight in Pantin Gare de Lyon to Milano Centrale on the Sunday night via Thello, was horrendous Milano Centrale to Napoli Centrale on the Monday on Frecciarossa 1000.

[@RedHeadAgent]

I love watching your videos! I want to visit Paris again and with the information that I learn from you and Colleen, I will be equipped with a better knowledge of how to get around.

[@stephaniepoulin2406]

merciiiiii !! javais besoin de ce vidéo pour mon voyage a paris en mai !! sa m'aide grandement !

[@dorismehlberg1161]

Very helpful. In a few months, we will be taking the train from CDG to Strasbourg. The thought of navigating the aeroport to the correct spot is causing me anxiety! Our previous train travel in France was to/from Gare de Bercy. It is so grim and industrial!

[@sa21g22g23]

Très splendide et superbe vidéo de la journée de aujourd' hui

[@relaxingtravel-LosAngeles]

very helpful.. we have been traveling mostly in Italy. will watch your videos for info about France.

[@lubattistibattisti3639]

We are going to London and traveling to Paris for 3 nights via the train. What's the best ticket to buy to go back and forth from London to Paris and make some stops in between...thank you

[@lynnedecision9867]

Fantastic resource. You did an amazing presentation - very easy to understand and follow.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

Thank you

[@ellehuws7322]

I'm so glad I found y'all's channel! I love these videos!

[@EILEENZ0122]

MERCI!! Thank u for sharing😍 Another useful content besides EuroRail offer video😌 Hope everyone enjoy their travel to Paris🚂

[@yannischupin7787]

10:00 Side note : if you are going to Tours, there is no need to go to Austerlitz, you better take a train From Montparnasse since it will be heigh speed. By leaving from Austerlitz, it might be less expensive but it will be twice longer (this also is a line on which delays are more frequent...). So my advice as a French regular User of the TGV, just take the TGV from Montparnasse.

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

What an excellent video! This is so helpful and will be invaluable to so many people. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@kjandtonylovefrance]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel The town itself is so lovely. Our son is especially loving his time here. And although we all are enjoying the ease with which we can get to/from Paris, Tony and I miss living there. We move on to Nice Feb 6th and look forward to the warmer weather. Thank you for asking. We hear you both lived in Florida when you were in the States, which is where we moved from. Where did you live in Florida? Thanks again for all your great videos. You both inspire me (KJ) to improve our videos. Yours are so amazing 👏 I have sometimes thought we might run into you when we're filmong in Paris. I thought I saw Colleen on the moving walkway at Montparnasse on our way to the M4 last week. But it wasnt...😆 Just someone who looked like her. Take good care. A bientot 👋

[@benjaminb5889]

hello, if you want to go to Tours with the high speed tgv you should go to montparnasse instead of Austerlitz which only has slow trains (this is the only station with St Lazare with no tgv line).

[@stevenmoore4078]

This was great. We are planning on traveling between Paris and London for Wimbledon this spring.

[@jeneanegosch4611]

Loving all your videos. I will be travelling to Paris from Australia in April and i am watching all you have to offer. Great work.

[@EILEENZ0122]

Hope you enjoy your trip! I would like to recommend a platform which has a discount😊

[@plgl76]

Thanks a lot Frenchies, I ma planning a trip to France to see the Rugby World Cup, very useful information. Buy your restaurants guides as well. Thanks for sharing

[@gotya2006]

I love your channel! I think it the best travel guide to Paris...so informative. It would be great in you can do videos about buying a house in Paris for someone in the US.

[@CafeLu]

So helpful! Thanks!

[@rubenchavez223]

Hi! Loved your video! I'll be going to Munich soon from Paris and I was hoping you'd be able to provide more info on that route. First time I'll be taking a train in Europe. My wife and I are very excited!

[@mompreneurlife]

❤ this video is so cool! In reality, I will never visit any of these pieces, and let along and do it on a high speed train. .Living vicariously through your blog.❤

[@Rahul-fe6is]

Very informative and helpful.

[@kristinemanuel6267]

Thanks for all of this information!! I greatly appreciate!!

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

You are so welcome!

[@kristinemanuel6267]

Bonjour, I am trying to book my TGV tickets from Paris to Nice-Ville for this coming April. I am having a bit of trouble. It's a little confusing and challenging trying to understand the train systems in France and the subsiderary trains; I am trying to book my train ticket correctly from the States. Do you recommend a train website to book from? Merci, Les Frenchies.@@LesFrenchiesTravel

[@cleroy61]

impressionnants les franchises qui se trouvent dans les gares maintenant ; il n'y avait pas tout ça il y a 30 ans !

[@monikahaska1245]

Im so happy to find you on a yutube!We are planning our road trip in end of Juni to Normandie.We are coming from Innsbruck,and with our own car....(i hope we will not regret...🤭you both are the best guide!!!❤

[@lawrencebond5716]

This video is correct in everything it says.

[@julieparker8176]

Great video Antoine! You have inspired a day trip from Paris to Rouen during our upcoming vacation in Paris

[@janebaker966]

Thank you so much. This film must be up there among your best ones. It must be a good omen for me too. I am hoping to do some train journeys in my stay in May x fingers. Not so ambitious as the ones you feature. I hope to have a day at Rouen,Vernon (for Giverny) and Chartres. I'd love to get to Strasbourg one time,but I'd want to have booked at least a couple of nights stay there. My German friend could drive over and meet up with me.

[@michaeln.4919]

Thank you for the videos! They have been extremely informative, enjoyable and essential in planning our recent trips to Paris. We also purchased the travel guide as well. Thanks You!

[@marilou862]

Get well soon Coleen!

[@plk6234]

Awesome video! Was in Paris and London for Christmas holiday. It was amazing and your videos were so helpful! We tried to book last minute Eurostar train tickets to London on 12/24 but no luck. We eventually went to CDG airport and flew Swissair (terrible experience because the airline misplaced my luggage 😢)

[@marygeorge7564]

PS: I just LOVE your videos. They are so helpful.

[@ozgegunaydin85]

Amazing and fullfilling video ! Thanks for all information

[@countryculture629]

Thanks for sharing.This is useful to those traveling to France❤

[@veronicafall8626]

Great video! Graphics are awesome!

[@42judge]

Going from France to Switzerland high speed it's called TGV Lyria, and from what I can tell it's a little bit of an upgrade in terms of dining of regular TGV. Going between Paris and Lyon you can also use the high speed Italian train frecciarossa. It has 3 classes including executive which only has about 12 seats per car, one per side. They look and feel like first class plane seats that recline and they rotate. I found the Lyria a little smoother than the frecciarossa, but the latter had better food and service. I heard them squeezing my orange juice (on a train at 300kph!)

[@AmandaSmien]

this video is excellent

[@tres5533]

I know about the train to London, but had no idea of the extensive network. Thanks!

[@fatima-zohraidrissi7632]

Thanks good research ❤

[@raphdude8073]

Awesome video, Antoine! Merci Bien!:)

[@nico2dingovideo]

No TGV at Saint Lazare and Austerlitz ^^

[@b.w.9244]

Very helpful video! !st trip to France this May 2023!

[@carolmartin4413]

Excellent information. Seems daunting but one learns trip by trip.

[@carolmartin4413]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel absolutely. Wish I had had this outline originally

[@criselcalpotura3087]

Thank you for compiling a very informative video! My family and I will be traveling to Paris in March and we'll be visiting Lucerne via train for a few days! Thanks for sharing the links, I know where to buy our train tickets now. I've been watching lots of your videos and will definitely visit the places you reccomend! Merci 👍👍

[@naysimunyola696]

Great video very helpful will be saving it for my future travels

[@annaleebeverley2763]

A photo of inside train blue would be a nice addition to this video..also Gare Montparnasse is next to St. Germain..lots to do around there… walk and shop on rue de Rennes or my favourite street Cherche midi.

[@maciejnowak2768]

You should mention about safety (Gare du Nord) and what are the differences between 1st and 2nd class in trains. And passports... its necessary to have it if you are from country witch is outside the European Union. And... this video is great, thank you :)

[@OmmerSyssel]

For identification you are supposed to carry a passport throughout Europe, never mind where you are from.

[@jolanda.c]

Europeans like me (The Netherlands) can use a European identification pass in the shape of a creditcard and that is valid in the EU and some other countries. Sadly for me, it is not valid, since Brexit, in the UK. Therefore I need to have and buy a passport. As I don't travel that much outside of the EU and that is expensive if you just want to go for a weekendtrip to London.

[@starlettehorne1584]

This is very good information!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank u !!!

[@danielonn2002]

We are in Uzes and then going to Avignon for a few days and booked a train to Paris from Avignon in First Class for 414 Euros for three.

[@LesFrenchiesTravel]

what website did you use?

[@wanderrhea]

Thank you for this. Could you include how to understand the train system to Lourdes, next please… like platforms, color coding, etc… Thanks so much

[@lynhlynhng8283]

I’m in need of the same info for taking my sister to Lourdes in early March 2023 as well… would love to know more about the details of the route. Thank you.

[@damienfenton3880]

I was in Gare de Lyon last year to take a TER to Melun for Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. It seems that all the usual ticket machines don't sell TER tickets because Melun wasn't appearing as a destination on those machines. It was quite confusing but after about 10 minutes of looking around, I finally found another smaller machine that sold TER tickets. Maybe I was doing something wrong on the normal machines or maybe there is just a separate machine for TER.

[@duke3572]

@@LesFrenchiesTravel we han an expression: pourquoi faire simple quand on peut faire compliqué which means why make it simple when you can make it complicated. Ii fits perfectly to us french!!! 🤣

[@Lodai974]

@@duke3572 @LesFrenchiesTravel .This is to separate the queues. The number of TGV or suburban passengers is much greater than that of TER. There is a good chance that the machines would be crowded by these users and the poor TER passengers would have to wait a very long time. Separating the types of trips separates the crowd.