How to get to Versailles from Eiffel Tower by train?

Is there a direct train between Eiffel Tower and Versailles? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel and arriving at Versailles Château Rive Gauche. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.



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The most common and easy way to get to Versailles is to take the RER C train that will take you to Chateau rive Gauche train station at Versailles. Where can I get the RER C train? This train crosses Paris from East to West and follows the famous Seine River that divides Paris into 2 parts.

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Getting to the Palace RER line C arrives at Versailles Château - Rive Gauche train station, just 10 minutes' walk to the Palace. Please note that no RER C trains will be running between Paris Austerlitz and Javel stations from 15 July to 26 August.

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Since the Palace of Versailles is located on the outskirts of Paris, you'll need to use the RER C train to get there. This is undoubtedly one of the most affordable ways to reach Versailles.

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From April to October, access to the Gardens is charged from Tuesday to Sunday (days of the Fountains shows and Musical Gardens). To make the most of your visit at Versailles, plan to spend a full day in the estate. Read our advices to better organize your visit.

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Visitors to the Palace must book in advance and select a specific time slot. We highly recommend that visitors pre-book their tickets online. Once you have booked your ticket online and printed it, go directly with your ticket to Entrance A of the Palace. Visitors eligible for free admission must pre-book online.

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Visiting Versailles is an easy day trip from Paris, and the immense property is every bit as awe-inspiring as you'd expect, seeing as it's the former home of a king. Chateau de Versailles is a grand spectacle of baroque architecture, romantic gardens, and a history as rich as the gilded detailing on the palace walls.

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Access to the Estate On the first Sunday of every month from November to March, the entire estate, including the Palace of Versailles and the Estate of Trianon, is open free of charge to all.

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To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.

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Anyway, this is the average time you will need to visit each of its attractions: Palace of Versailles: Between 1 hour and a half and 2 hours. Stroll through the Versailles Gardens: 2 hours. Visit to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon and the Queen's Village: 1 hour.

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Access to the Versailles Palace and gardens To start your visit, you will pass two entry points: one before you purchase tickets and another when you go through security. The wait time for each of these is one hour, according to testimonials. In other words, you must wait in line twice for one visit.

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Travelling from Versailles to Paris by train On weekdays, the first train leaving Versailles is scheduled to depart at around 05:41. The last departure is usually at around 21:41. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Versailles at around 05:39, with the last train leaving at around 23:41.

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Visit Versailles and Le Louvre in one day. Our package is all inclusive: it is a combination between our Private Louvre tour & our Versailles half day Unmissables.

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Within half a day, you will have the opportunity of discovering all the richness of the castle, visiting the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments inside, but also the famous French style gardens. We propose two visits each day, departure from Paris center. The ideal formula to discover Versailles in half a day !

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No bags larger than the maximum size (55cm x 35cm x 20cm) will be admitted, and all bags must be checked and left at the left luggage desk.

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Water displays of the Musical Fountains Show on Tuesdays and some public holidays (Friday April 7th, Monday April 10th, Monday May 8th, Monday May 29th and Friday July 14th 2023) : from 10am to 6.45pm*, 5 minutes every 15 minutes.

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No, a national identity card/passport, or a digital copy of it, is sufficient. Are the Palace Gardens open on Mondays? Yes, although the Palace and Trianon's Estate are closed, the Palace Gardens and the Park are open and admission is free.

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Short answer: Yes, you'll definitely want to visit Versailles with a tour. That could be a private Versailles tour, small group tour from Paris, or a tour that starts at the Palace of Versailles.

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