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Find trains from Paris and book onward journeys to London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Versailles. One search shows live times and fares across every operator, so you can weigh speed against price prior to booking.
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When the train makes sense for travelling from Paris
The rail network from Paris reaches London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Versailles from central stations rather than an airport. Flying is only better for longer haul journeys - for these routes the train is usually the most time efficient option, and it's eco-friendly, often cheaper, and usually a more comfortable option.
Train travel questions
How long is the Eurostar from London to Paris?
The Eurostar from London to Paris takes around 2 hours 20 minutes directly, from St Pancras to Gare du Nord. It's usually quicker than flying once airport time is factored in at both ends.
How long is the train from Paris to Amsterdam or Barcelona?
Direct trains reach Amsterdam from Paris in about 3 hours 20 minutes and Barcelona in around 6 hours 30 minutes, both with high-speed options and centre to centre. Direct services are quicker than routes with a change, so it's worth comparing departures prior to booking.
How do you get to Versailles or Disneyland Paris by train?
Versailles is about 40 minutes on the RER (suburban train) from central Paris, and Disneyland sits on the RER A in roughly the same time. Both are covered by regional tickets rather than a high-speed fare.
How do you buy train tickets in Paris and which is the main station?
Booking Paris train tickets online is the simplest option, with SNCF (French railways) machines and in-person counters as a fallback, last minute option, that said, high-speed services are best booked ahead. The city has several main stations by direction - Gare du Nord for the Eurostar and the north - so check which one your train leaves from in accordance with your accommodation.
Is the train from Paris cheaper than flying?
The train from Paris can undercut flying to nearby capitals once airport transfers and bag fees are taken into account, and it saves you the trek to and from the airport. Advance high-speed fares offer the best value for your money.
Is the train from Paris better for the environment than flying?
Taking the train from Paris produces a fraction of a short-haul flight's carbon emissions, and the TGV and Eurostar networks are amongst the greenest ways across Europe.