How to get to Versailles from Paris

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Compare train and coach for Paris to Versailles

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Paris to Versailles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a train costs an average of £67.

Distance: 17 km

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3h 8m

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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Versailles

Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Versailles, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Versailles:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Versailles costing on average £67.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Versailles take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Versailles including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 18m sooner (33m by bus vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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How to get to Versailles from Paris by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Versailles by train

The most popular day trips by train from Versailles are Paris, Chartres, Rouen, Orléans and Reims. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Versailles on Omio.

A view of Paris

Day trip from Versailles to Paris by train

Why visit Paris for the day?

Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.

A view of Chartres

Day trip from Versailles to Chartres by train

Why visit Chartres for the day?

Chartres is best known for its cathedral, a landmark of Gothic architecture with celebrated stained glass. Its old streets, timber-framed houses and riverside setting give the city a calm, historic feel.

A view of Rouen

Day trip from Versailles to Rouen by train

Why visit Rouen for the day?

Rouen is known for its medieval centre, timber-framed houses and the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Set on the Seine, it also carries the history of Joan of Arc and a strong artistic legacy.

A view of Orléans

Day trip from Versailles to Orléans by train

Why visit Orléans for the day?

Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.

A view of Reims

Day trip from Versailles to Reims by train

Why visit Reims for the day?

Reims is best known for its cathedral and its long connection with champagne production. Roman heritage and a compact centre give the city a grand but approachable feel.

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FAQs: Paris to Versailles

Travel to Versailles easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Versailles.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Versailles including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Versailles:

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Versailles costing on average £67.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Versailles take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 8m.

The Paris to Versailles distance is approximately 17 km.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Versailles is:
  • Around 116 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Versailles as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Versailles:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Gare de Versailles-Chantiers.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Paris, Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Versailles, Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Versailles, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Versailles by train.
  • Travel with Allocab, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Versailles by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Versailles:
  • 116 direct coaches per day with Allocab, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Versailles often also extend their vacation to go to Lyon, Rouen, London, Chartres, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Versailles and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Paris to Versailles, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Versailles, you can explore the local markets for fresh produce and artisanal goods, attend a classical music concert at the Royal Opera for an enchanting evening, or take a guided bike tour around the estate to enjoy scenic views and learn about its history. Visit the Versailles Cathedral, a beautiful example of French Gothic architecture, and enjoy a picnic by the Grand Canal. Don't miss the Palace of Versailles, the Hall of Mirrors, and the meticulously landscaped Gardens of Versailles. You can also explore the Grand Trianon and Marie Antoinette's Estate for a more intimate glimpse into royal life.
To fully explore the Palace of Versailles and its expansive gardens, plan for at least one full day. However, if you wish to delve deeper into the history and explore nearby attractions, consider spending two days.

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