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Which train station in Paris goes to Versailles?

Which train station is closest to the Palace? The Versailles Château Rive Gauche station is the closest to the Palace (a 10-minute walk). Accessible from the centre of Paris (Champs de Mars, Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, etc.), it is part of Line C of the RER regional train system.



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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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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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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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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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The Palace is open every day except Monday. The Palace opens at 9 am; the Trianon estate opens at noon, from Tuesday to Sunday. Remember to book the audioguide, available in 12 languages.

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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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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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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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If you want to explore Versailles in-depth, including the gardens, palace, Queen's Hamlet, and Trianon Estate, you'll definitely want a full day to visit Versailles. However, if you're limited on time and only have half a day to spare, it's still worth seeing the palace and gardens in a shorter timeframe.

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Are Taxis Cheaper Than Uber in Paris? Short answer: no. Uber is definitely not cheaper than a taxi, but you're probably talking a euro or so for a 10-minute ride. It's up to you if that euro is worth it to go looking for a taxi.

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Known as one of the most magnificent palaces on earth, the Palace of Versailles is probably ranked very high by every traveller in Europe. The history behind its walls, the beauty of its vast gardens and the magic of its architectural style make it one of the most visited places in Europe.

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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. Guided tours allow you to visit otherwise closed rooms and then to directly join free visit routes.

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You can buy RER tickets from ticket windows and ticket vending machines (Billetterie Ile-de-France) at any Paris Metro station, at large train stations (such as Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord), at RER train stations and Transilien train stations (suburban trains to destinations like Versailles & Fontainebleau).

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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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There are two options for visiting them: Purchase a 1- or 2-day Passport ticket or a Passport ticket with timed entry, which grant admission to the whole Estate of Versailles. Purchase a Musical Fountains Show or Musical Gardens ticket to visit the gardens only.

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