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Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£39
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£44
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
3 h 22 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
3 h 40 m
Trains on 21 Oct
6
Distance
273 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avranches to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avranches to Paris will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from Avranches to Paris you need to make at least one change.
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48030Trains from Avranches to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:32, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 273 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 273 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 0:32 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Avranches to Paris trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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8060+ 852810 | On time 8:25 Gare d'Avranches | 3h22 | 11:47 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
8710+ 48030 | 9:00 Gare d'Avranches | 4h15 | 13:15 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
8722+ 852820 | 13:23 Gare d'Avranches | 3h42 | 17:05 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
48023 · 853434+ 3320 | 16:17 Gare d'Avranches | 4h46 | 21:03 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 2 changes | |
8736+ 48032 | 17:50 Gare d'Avranches | 3h26 | 21:16 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
8746+ 48022 | 19:33 Gare d'Avranches | 3h35 | 23:08 Paris Gare Montparnasse | 1 change | |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Most Avranches to Paris trains use the Gare d'Avranches to Paris Gare Montparnasse station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare. Use this guide to compare Avranches and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare d'Avranches has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Tripot, La Table de Jojo
Ticket office support is available at Gare d'Avranches. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Gare d'Avranches: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare d'Avranches: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare d'Avranches: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Patton, Hôtel de La Croix d'Or, Hôtel Altos.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lazarus, Naked, Burger King, Class'Croute, Fred's, La Croissanterie, Maestro, PAUL, Picto, Starbucks
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Paris Opera, Grand Hotel Du Calvados, Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel.
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