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Musée d'art et d'archéologie de Cluny
Museum inside the Cluny abbey complex presenting the site’s history, archaeology, and importance in medieval Europe.
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€78
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
313 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Taizé is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Taizé will cost around €78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
Of the 18 trains that leave Paris for Taizé on Sat, Aug 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct trains cover the 313 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 20 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.
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17760Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Taizé among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €78.
Distance: 194 miles (313 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€45 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €207 Average price | €83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Taizé:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Taizé costing on average €45.
A bus is €180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Taizé costing on average €207.
Other travel options to Taizé take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 3h 47m.
The journey is about 42m faster (3h 22m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly €38 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€45 vs €83). 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 | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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 Paris to Taizé trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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21901 | 8:05 AM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h32 | 12:37 PM Tournus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6607+ 17758 | 9:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 12:20 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
6703+ 21901 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h15 | 12:37 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
6703+ 891505 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h44 | 1:06 PM Fleurville Pont-de-Vaux | 1 transfer | |
6703+ 891505 | 9:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h29 | 12:51 PM Sennecey-le-Grand station | 1 transfer | |
17771 | 9:23 AM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h15 | 1:38 PM Tournus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9211+ 17771 | 10:22 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h16 | 1:38 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
6611+ 17760 | 11:00 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
17773 | 11:32 AM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h08 | 3:40 PM Tournus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6613+ 21810 | 11:52 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h27 | 3:19 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
9213+ 891507 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 5h04 | 5:26 PM Fleurville Pont-de-Vaux | 1 transfer | |
9213+ 891507 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h49 | 5:11 PM Sennecey-le-Grand station | 1 transfer | |
9213+ 17773 | 12:22 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h18 | 3:40 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
6685+ 17762 | 12:52 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h28 | 4:20 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
17775 | 1:32 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 4h08 | 5:40 PM Tournus station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6619+ 17764 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h20 | 6:20 PM Tournus station | 1 transfer | |
6619+ 17764+ 891510 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h34 | 6:34 PM Fleurville Pont-de-Vaux | 2 transfers | |
6619+ 17764+ 891510 | 3:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h49 | 6:49 PM Sennecey-le-Grand station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Paris to Taizé run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 194 miles (313 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 194 miles (313 km) |
Average train duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 9:42 PM |
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Discover the best of Taizé — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Taizé trip today.
Museum inside the Cluny abbey complex presenting the site’s history, archaeology, and importance in medieval Europe.
Art and history museum in Tournus with local collections, archaeology, and heritage displays in a characterful setting.
Small local museum devoted to wine and vine-growing traditions, offering insight into regional rural culture.
Quiet hilltop village lanes around the community, best explored on foot for views, stone houses, and reflective atmosphere.
Historic center with arcades, old houses, and abbey surroundings, making it one of the best walking areas nearby.
Popular greenway on a former railway line, ideal for walking or cycling through southern Burgundy landscapes.
Boeuf Bourguignon is Burgundy's classic beef stew braised with red wine, onions, and mushrooms; it reflects the region's famed cattle and wine.
Œufs En Meurette are poached eggs in a rich red wine sauce with onions and mushrooms, a traditional Burgundian bistro dish.
Jambon Persillé is Burgundy ham set in parsleyed aspic, served cold as a charcuterie starter and rooted in local farmhouse cooking.
Traditional restaurant in Cluny known for Burgundian dishes and a warm historic setting near Taizé.
Well-regarded casual spot in Cluny serving regional cuisine, grilled meats, and local wines in a relaxed atmosphere.
Established hotel restaurant in Tournus with refined Burgundian cooking and a polished dining room suited to a special meal.
More affordable than major French cities. Dining and local stays are moderate, but limited transit and village options can raise costs slightly.
Service is usually included in France. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Taizé Mairie -> Taizé Village Center
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Taizé 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 Taizé, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Taizé trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Mâcon station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Taizé train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon 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: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Croq'Voyage, Eat'Shop, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.".
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 10:45 - 18:00. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne: The station is fully accessible, including step-free access throughout the station. An office to assist people with disabilities is located next to the ticket office, open daily from 06:00 to 23:15.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Paris Bercy, Kyriad Paris Bercy Village, Hotel Le Quartier Bercy-Square.
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz 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: Brioche Dorée, Dalloyau, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. .
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes, OFF Paris Seine, Hotel Devillas.
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