Which train station is best for Versailles 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.
People Also Ask
Getting to the PalaceRER line C arrives at Versailles Château - Rive Gauche train station, just 10 minutes' walk to the Palace.
The average price for this trip is €36. Open the Uber app and input Versailles IDF in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.
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.
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.
Travelling from Versailles to Paris by trainOn 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.
Visit during the weekOne of the top ten most visited sites in France, the Château de Versailles gets its biggest crowds on the weekends and Tuesday mornings (it is closed on Mondays). So aim to visit between Wednesday and Friday. The result? Less waiting and a smoother visit around the palace.
We suggest arriving right at opening time—if not a little before. If you did not pre-purchase Versailles admissions or a tour, avoid touring the palace in the late morning and afternoon, when crowds are at their peak.
Useful advice. The RER has less stops and is a lot faster than the Paris Metro. Therefore, it is more convenient to take the express train for longer distances.
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).
I believe that any métro station will sell you an RER ticket to your destination, thus avoiding our little problem. Yes, you can buy your ticket ahead of time if you want - as long as the ticket hasn't been passed through the turnstile, it'll remain valid.
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.
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.
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.