The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Chatelet
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Chatelet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Chatelet will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $125.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Chatelet without transferring at least 3 times.
8:45 AM3h39Paris12:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
10:12 AM4h12Paris2:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
11:41 AM3h43Paris3:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
12:44 PM3h40Paris4:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
3:20 PM4h04Paris7:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
8:45 AM3h39Paris12:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
12:44 PM3h40Paris4:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
4:43 PM3h41Paris8:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
5:42 PM3h42Paris9:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
11:41 AM3h43Paris3:24 PMChâtelet$1251One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Chatelet
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Chatelet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $271 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Chatelet:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Chatelet costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $236 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Chatelet costing on average $271 (€220).
Other travel options to Chatelet take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Flight takes on average 4h 54m.
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (2h 40m by train vs 3h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $121 (€98) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Chatelet train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Chatelet trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:45 AM Paris | 3h39 | 12:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:12 AM Paris | 4h12 | 2:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 11:41 AM Paris | 3h43 | 3:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 12:44 PM Paris | 3h40 | 4:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Paris | 4h04 | 7:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 4:43 PM Paris | 3h41 | 8:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 5:42 PM Paris | 3h42 | 9:24 PM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:22 PM Paris | 10h40 | 7:02 AM Châtelet | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Chatelet
Trains from Paris to Chatelet run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 (€79) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $98 (€79) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Chatelet trainsEurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Paris and Chatelet from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Chatelet
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Chatelet by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chatelet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paris to Chatelet
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
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