RER C links Paris with Versailles Château Rive Gauche. The Palace is 10 minutes away on foot. Trains from Montparnasse reach Versailles Chantiers, 18 minutes on foot from the Palace.
Updated Routes Palace of Versailles: practical information, read ; tour prices read
Your train choice needs to allow for the station walk before your booked Palace entry.
Rail routes
| Arrival station | Rail service | Departure station | Walk to the Palace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles Château Rive Gauche | RER C | Saint-Michel or Champ de Mars | 10 minutes on foot |
| Versailles Rive Droite | Transilien | Saint-Lazare or La Défense | 17 minutes on foot |
| Versailles Chantiers | Transilien | Montparnasse | 18 minutes on foot |
Station routes and walking times from the Palace’s practical information, read
From Versailles Château Rive Gauche, allow 10 minutes on foot to the Palace. RER C serves the station from Saint-Michel and Champ de Mars. The station walk adds time after your train arrives. The map of the three stations and the Palace helps you plan your route.
From Montparnasse, trains arrive at Versailles Chantiers. The walk to the Palace takes 18 minutes. Saint-Lazare and La Défense trains reach Versailles Rive Droite. From that station, allow 17 minutes on foot.
For the return from the Palace to Versailles Château Rive Gauche, allow 10 minutes on foot. Your return train timetable helps you plan the day. Your plans need time for that walk after the visit.
What to do: Take RER C if the line is convenient for your Paris starting point. If you are near Montparnasse or Saint-Lazare, use the departure there and allow for the longer station walk.
Rail tickets
Train tickets from Paris to Versailles cost €2.55 each way to any Versailles station. The fare is for a Metro-Train-RER Ticket. The ticket covers metro, train and RER travel throughout Île-de-France, excluding airports. You need a ticket for each direction.
The Navigo day pass costs €12.30 for unlimited travel throughout the day. Fares were read on 14 November 2026 from Île-de-France Mobilités. Palace admission is separate from the transport fare.
The Palace’s transport page links to train timetables and planned works. Your travel date needs checking before you choose a Palace slot. Your train choice also depends on the station walk.
Bus route
Without traffic, bus 171 takes 30 minutes from Pont de Sèvres to the Palace. Pont de Sèvres is the terminus of metro line 9. Allow for road traffic when planning your Palace entry.
Bus 171 needs a Bus-Tram Ticket, costing €2.05 for a single ride. Your metro ride to Pont de Sèvres needs a Metro-Train-RER Ticket at €2.55. That ticket does not cover buses or trams.
Road access
From 16 November 2026 to 31 August 2027, the A13 is closed towards Versailles from Paris. During the works, the Palace recommends public transport. Driving requires a route around the closure. If you want transport from your hotel, compare Versailles tours with hotel pickup.
At Place d'Armes, paid parking is available in front of the Palace. The car park is open 24 hours a day. Vehicle access to the estate's Park is through the Queen's Gate.
What to do: If you visit between 16 November 2026 and 31 August 2027, use public transport as the Palace advises. If you need a car, plan a route that avoids the A13 closure.
Within Versailles
At 12:00, the Estate of Trianon opens for visits. From the Palace, Trianon is 30 minutes away on foot. The walking route passes through the Gardens and the Park.
The little train or a hired electric vehicle takes 20 minutes from the Palace to Trianon. Trianon admission at full rate costs €15. Tickets are sold at the Grand and Petit Trianon entrances.
The Palace of Versailles is 16 km from Paris. The arrival station determines your walk to the Palace. From Versailles Château Rive Gauche, allow 10 minutes on foot. From Versailles Chantiers, allow 18 minutes. Include the station walk when planning to reach your Palace time slot. See how far Versailles is from Paris for help planning your route.
No, metro line 9 in Paris ends at Pont de Sèvres. The Metro-Train-RER Ticket for that ride costs €2.55 each way. Bus 171 then reaches the Palace in 30 minutes without traffic. The bus needs a separate Bus-Tram Ticket at €2.05.
Yes, RER C runs from Saint-Michel and Champ de Mars to Versailles Château Rive Gauche. The Palace is 10 minutes away on foot. Trains from Montparnasse reach Versailles Chantiers, with a 18-minute walk. Saint-Lazare trains reach Versailles Rive Droite, 17 minutes from the Palace on foot.
Travelling from Paris to Versailles by train costs €2.55 each way with a Metro-Train-RER Ticket. The fare applies to any Versailles station. You need a ticket for each direction. A Navigo day pass costs €12.30 for unlimited travel throughout the day. Palace admission is separate from your train ticket.
RER C runs from Versailles Château Rive Gauche back to Paris. The walk from the Palace to the station takes 10 minutes. The train from Versailles to Paris costs €2.55 each way with a Metro-Train-RER Ticket. Your return timetable helps you plan the day.
Yes, you can plan a day trip around the Palace opening at 9:00. Allow 90 minutes for the Palace visit. The Estate of Trianon opens at 12:00, with a 30-minute walk from the Palace. Book your Palace time slot first. The Palace and Trianon are closed on Mondays and 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Transport included
From Paris, these tours include transport and their stated admission tickets. The Passport alone costs €25 today, with travel arranged separately. A tour adds guiding to the route shown. Compare all Versailles tours from Paris by how much of the estate you want to cover.
What to do: Choose a tour if you want transport and guiding arranged together. If you want to set your own schedule, book rail travel separately and use the Passport for estate admission.
Palace and Gardens from Paris by train
A coordinator accompanies your train ride from Paris, from €89.90 with train tickets and Palace and Gardens admission included. The English-guided visit lasts 3 hours, with travel time added; hotel pickup is excluded.
from €89.90 per adult
See the tourPalace and Gardens from Paris by minibus
Compared option: SMALL GROUP Guided in English
From €167.69, the 4 hours outing includes minibus transport and Palace and Gardens admission. An English-speaking guide leads your Palace visit; hotel pickup is excluded.
from €167.69 per adult
See the tourCycling in Versailles with Palace and Trianon visits
From €109, the 8 hours tour includes return trains and bikes, with timed Palace entry and admission to the Trianon palaces and Queen’s Hamlet. You explore the Palace on your own; food at the market costs extra.
from €109 per adult
See the tourPrices in euros per adult, read : the usual lowest price of each option, without short sales. The booking page shows the price for your date. We add no fee.
Today’s Passport: €25, or €22 for EEA residents and nationals
Book a Palace time slot; last admission today is 16:45
From the Palace, allow 30 minutes on foot; Trianon opens at 12:00
