- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Culmont to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Culmont to Paris will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Culmont for Paris on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Culmont to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Culmont to Paris:
A train is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Culmont to Paris costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
The journey is about 24m faster (2h 50m by train vs 3h 14m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($58 (€47) vs $59 (€48)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Culmont to Paris trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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836394+ 6766 | Delayed 4:37 PM 6:32 PMCulmont-Chalindrey | 3h36 | 10:08 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
6730+ 4202 | 8:15 PM Culmont-Chalindrey | 2h37 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Culmont to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 159 miles (256 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 159 miles (256 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 45m |
First train 5:42 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Renowned museum in a former railway station, especially celebrated for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. One of Paris’s essential art visits.
Major modern and contemporary art museum known for its bold inside-out architecture and strong international collection. Popular with visitors interested in 20th-century art.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, viewpoints, and the Sacré-Cœur. A classic area for wandering and photography.
One of Paris’s most popular neighborhoods, mixing historic streets, boutiques, mansions, and museums. Excellent for walking and people-watching.
World-famous avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for monumental scale, flagship stores, and national celebrations.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a boulangerie.
A classic Paris sandwich of baguette, butter, and ham, prized for its simplicity and found in bakeries across the city.
A beloved French bistro staple of steak served with fries, common on Paris menus and emblematic of casual dining.
Iconic restaurant inside Gare de Lyon offering classic French cuisine in an opulent historic dining room.
Established Alsatian brasserie near Bastille, admired for seafood, choucroute, and an elegant historic interior.
Well-known crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and artisanal cider in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Paris is pricey for hotels and dining, though bakeries, markets, and set lunches can keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change for cafes is fine; round up taxis.
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