How to travel from Paris to Versailles

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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

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$41

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1h 11m

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2h 55m

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is a bus with an average price of $73.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Versailles take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Versailles including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Versailles among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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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from Paris to Versailles

How to get from Paris to Versailles by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM1h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:45 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:35 PM1h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:45 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Allocab
    10:00 PM0h26
    Paris, Gare Montparnasse
    10:26 PMVersailles, Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 PM2h05
    Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145
    4:45 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 PM0h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:40 PMVersailles, Av. du Maréchal Juin (Satory)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Allocab
    3:00 PM0h26
    Paris, Gare Montparnasse
    3:26 PMVersailles, Gare de Versailles Château - Rive Gauche
    $711One-way
    0 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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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Versailles

Travel to Versailles easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Versailles.

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There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Versailles including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is a bus with an average price of $73.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Versailles is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Versailles take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 16m.

The distance from Paris to Versailles is approximately 10 miles (17 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Versailles is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Versailles:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Versailles, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Versailles:
  • 80 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, Allocab.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Versailles often also extend their vacation to go to Nice, London, Lyon, Lisbon, Chartres. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Versailles and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Versailles to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Versailles, you can explore the local markets for fresh produce and artisanal goods, attend a classical music concert at the Royal Opera, and take a guided bike tour around the estate. Visit the Versailles Cathedral for its stunning French Gothic architecture, and enjoy a picnic by the Grand Canal. Don't miss the Palace of Versailles, with its opulent architecture and the Hall of Mirrors. The Gardens of Versailles, Grand Trianon, and Marie Antoinette's Estate are also must-see sights.
To fully experience Versailles, including the Palace, Gardens, and nearby attractions like the Trianons and the Queen’s Hamlet, plan for a full day or two.

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