Do Paris trains run on time?

There' certainly much more than 90% of trains which run on time. I travel in France quite only by train, and they're very seldom late (apart the commuters trains). And the last time one was seriously late (I mean more than half an hour) was several years ago. I took the TGV on Christmas Eve from Avignon to Paris.



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The percent of French SNCF trains that arrive with a delay of less than 15 minutes is at 87%, according to a study released in 2022 (read here about it in French). So 13% of French trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more. This represents an increase in lateness over the decades since the 1950s.

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The French rail network is superb, and traveling by train is often just as quick as driving, generally very reliable and quite reasonably priced. Better still, you don't have to worry about parking, traffic, motorway tolls, or any unexpected breakdowns. Unfortunately, public transport in more rural areas can be patchy.

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An old and underfunded railway network directly is responsible for delays which are turning French people off train travel, according to a study from consumer group UFC-Que Choisir published on Tuesday.

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Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.

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Over the past year, passengers have been delayed by a total of 11 weeks and only 28% of trains are on time, according to Amtrak.

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Do trains usually run late? The national on-time performance (OTP) average for Amtrak is about 70-75%. Each trains OTP varies, mostly in part to the host railroad it runs over. The earliest a train can arrive is about 15-30 minutes ahead of schedule.

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Paris is a very safe city; the metro is full and hopping at all hours. The only real risk you face is pickpockets. Be sure your valuables are not in pockets or carelessly held purses or backpacks. If you make yourself pickpocket proof then you are good to go at any hour.

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The Paris Est Train Station now provides train transportation to major cities in Central Europe such as Zurich, Switzerland; Munich, Germany and Vienna, Austria. For assistance boarding the train, arrive to the platform at least 30 minutes before the train departure time.

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You should arrive at the train station from 30 – 60 minutes before the departure time of your train. In Gare Bordeaux-Saint-Jean, arriving 30 minutes prior to your train's departure is plenty.

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For long-distance trains including all TGV, Intercités & Intercités de Nuit overnight trains, reservation is compulsory, but there are usually seats available even on the day of travel and you can buy a ticket immediately before the train departs. But there are much cheaper fares if you pre-book.

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Check your train company's website to find out if they offer Delay Repay (they might call it 'delay compensation'. You're legally entitled to compensation of: 50% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late.

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Information is also available at 1-800-USA-RAIL, Amtrak.com and the Amtrak app. You may also check the status of your train or view its location on a map. Stay up to date on any travel advisories that may impact train travel, including track closures, service updates, and planned construction.

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9. Should you leave a tip? In Paris, the bill in bars and restaurants includes a service charge, so you do not have to leave a tip. However, if you have been satisfied with your meal and the service you are welcome to do so.

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Tipping in France: who to tip. In France, tipping isn't typically expected in restaurants, taxis, and hotels, as the country's hospitality sector includes service charges in its pricing. Unlike in other countries, servers receive a decent monthly wage, paid holidays, and additional benefits.

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