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Compare train and bus for Paris to Versailles
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Paris to Versailles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 10 miles (17 km)
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Versailles:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Versailles costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Versailles take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-108.70. The journey takes 2h 46m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Paris to Versailles by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:35 PM1h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:45 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)$61One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:35 PM1h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:45 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)$61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM0h26Paris, Gare Montparnasse10:26 PMVersailles, Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche$711One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:40 PM2h05Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D1454:45 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM0h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)4:40 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)$71One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM0h26Paris, Gare Montparnasse3:26 PMVersailles, Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche$711One-way0 transfers
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General Information About the Journey From Paris to Versailles
Though too short a distance to necessitate flying, there are rail and bus links between the two cities, which operate at regular intervals. Local metro RER C trains are available, both during the week and on the weekends, to transport passengers between Paris and Versailles. Local buses are also on hand to transport visitors to Versailles so that they may tour its famous palace. In total, the journey, by bus, is estimated to take approximately 30 minutes, whilst the train journey takes around 20 minutes.
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Versailles:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Versailles costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Versailles take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 80 buses 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 bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Gare de Versailles-Chantiers.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Versailles, Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, Allocab to go to Versailles by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Versailles by train.
- 80 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, Allocab.
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