Situated only 25 kilometers from Paris on its outskirts, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most easily accessible destinations from Paris, and visitors to the city often throng the grand palace in their thousands every day. With regular train and bus services between the two, it is fairly easy to travel back and forth between the two destinations.

Getting to Versailles from Paris

Line C (RER) to Versailles Château Rive Gauche Station

Nearest station: Versailles Château Rive Gauche Train Station.

Note: All C line stations in central Paris that will take you to Versailles including St-Michel, Musée d'Orsay, Invalides, Pont de l'Alma, and Champs de Mars.

Remember to purchase round-trip tickets if you want to save time while returning.

Alternative train services:

SNCF Line N:

Departs from Gare Montparnasse Station
Arrives at Versailles Chantiers Train Station

SNCF Line L:

Departs from Gare Saint-Lazare Station
Arrives at Versailles Rive Droit Train Station

RATP bus line 171 from Pont de Sèvres

Nearest stop: Place d’Armes Versailles bus stop

Fastest route: The N118 highway, from Pont de Sevres.

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Pick the right transport option from Paris to Versailles

Line C (RER) to Versailles Château Rive Gauche Station

Cost: €7
Frequency: 15-20 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Route: Gare d’Austerlitz – St.Michel-Notre Dame – Musee d’Orsay – Invalides – Pont de l’Alma – Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel – Versailles-Rive Gauche

RATP bus line 171 runs every 15-20 minutes from Pont de Sèvres bus stop.

Cost: €4
Frequency: 15-20 minutes
Duration: 40 minutes
Timetable: 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Route: Pont de Sevres – Place Gabriel Peri – Atrium – Puits Sans Vin – Pointe de Chaville – Grace de Dieu – President Doumer – Porchefontaine – Vergennes – Place d’Armes Versaiiles

Cost: €60
Frequency: Throughout the day
Duration: 30-35 minutes

Frequently asked questions for getting from Paris to Versailles

Yes, there are direct trains from Paris to Versailles. The RER C line offers a direct route to the Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, which is a 10-minute walk from the palace. Alternatively, SNCF trains from Gare Montparnasse or Gare Saint-Lazare connect directly to other Versailles stations.