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Versailles to Paris by train

Direct Transilien line N trains run from Versailles-Chantiers to Paris-Montparnasse in about 13 minutes. The ticket is €2.55, loaded on Navigo Easy or the app.

Origin
Versailles
Destination
Paris
Main stations
Versailles-Chantiers to Paris Montparnasse
Country
France

Versailles-Chantiers to Paris-Montparnasse is a short direct journey on Transilien line N. Allow about 13 minutes on average, with the fastest trip taking 11 minutes. The 2026 full-price Île-de-France Metro-Train-RER ticket is €2.55. Versailles has three stations, and if you are starting from the Palace, another one may suit you better. If you are connecting at Paris-Montparnasse, leave time to walk through the station after arrival.

Journey time and direct service

Allow about 13 minutes from Versailles-Chantiers to Paris-Montparnasse. The fastest journey takes 11 minutes, while exact timings vary by date.

These are Transilien line N trains, run by SNCF. Check the live timetable on transilien.com for your travel date, because departures and stopping patterns can change.

Stations and the Line N corridor

Line N links Paris-Montparnasse with Versailles-Chantiers on the Saint-Cyr branch. Versailles-Chantiers also connects with Lines C and U, TGV and TER services. Paris-Montparnasse is the arrival station for this corridor.

Versailles has three stations, and the right one depends on where you are starting. From the Palace, Versailles Château Rive Gauche is closest, about a 10 minute walk. It is on RER C, which runs to central Paris stations including Invalides, Musée d'Orsay and Saint-Michel Notre-Dame, but not to Montparnasse. Versailles Rive Droite is about 17 minutes from the Palace and has trains to Paris Saint-Lazare. Versailles-Chantiers is about 18 minutes on foot, and it is the one with line N trains to Montparnasse. All three use the same €2.55 ticket. If you need Montparnasse, choose Chantiers, and confirm the station name before you board.

Tickets and reservations

The 2026 full-price Île-de-France Metro-Train-RER ticket costs €2.55 and covers this journey. Cardboard tickets are no longer sold at machines, so load the ticket on a Navigo Easy card (the card itself costs €2) or buy it in the Île-de-France Mobilités app and keep it on your phone.

The direct trains on this route are line N services, not TER. These are local trains, so you do not choose a seat or make a seat reservation. Keep your valid ticket until you leave the station.

Before you leave Versailles

Check the timetable and planned works for your travel date because local departures and stopping patterns can change.

If you are connecting at Paris-Montparnasse, leave time to walk through the station after arrival. The train journey is short, but a tight onward connection can be lost by a late departure or a long platform walk.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train from Versailles to Paris?

Allow about 13 minutes from Versailles-Chantiers to Paris-Montparnasse. The fastest journey takes 11 minutes, but exact times vary by date.

Is the train from Versailles-Chantiers to Paris direct?

Yes. Direct Transilien line N trains run from Versailles-Chantiers to Paris-Montparnasse. Check the live timetable for your travel date because the exact departures can change.

Which Paris station does the Versailles-Chantiers train use?

The route arrives at Paris-Montparnasse. Trains from the other two Versailles stations arrive elsewhere: RER C from Versailles Château Rive Gauche calls at central stations such as Invalides, and trains from Rive Droite go to Paris Saint-Lazare.

How much is a train ticket from Versailles to Paris in 2026?

The full-price Île-de-France Metro-Train-RER ticket costs €2.55 in 2026 and covers line N and RER C. Cardboard tickets are no longer sold at machines, so load it on a Navigo Easy card (the card costs €2) or buy it in the Île-de-France Mobilités app.

Do I need a seat reservation for this train?

No. Line N is a local service, so you do not choose a seat or make a seat reservation. Buy your ticket and board.

Which Versailles station is closest to the Palace?

Versailles Château Rive Gauche, on RER C, is closest, about a 10 minute walk. Versailles Rive Droite is about 17 minutes and Versailles-Chantiers about 18 minutes on foot. All use the same €2.55 ticket, but only Chantiers has line N trains to Montparnasse.

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