We will be taking the train from CDG to Toulouse. There are two options that work for us. One has a train change in Nimes with a connection time of 27 minutes. The other changes in Marseilles with a connection time of 19 minutes. Is it reasonable to think we can make the 19 minute connection time in Marseille? The map of the Marseilles station makes it look like there wouldn't be a long walk between trains. I couldn't get a good map of the Nimes station.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23281 posts
Sure. Often times the connecting times are as short as five minutes in smaller stations. For train travel 27 mins is a long time.
Posted by
Colorado Mountains, USA
7377 posts
As long as you’re just heading to the platform for your next train, and not needing to have a meal, do a bunch of shopping, or have some unfortunate, extended bathroom stop, you should easily make your next train, in either Nimes or Marseille. Look for connection signs and/or ask station personnel to make sure you’re going the right way.
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3391 posts
That's a very long connection time. You will have no problem at all. The trains are all very well timed.
Posted by
OP
2 posts
Thanks for the replies, everyone. Another question: is 2 hours enough time, at CDG airport, to deplane, get through customs and baggage (we'll have carry-on), and get to the train station there? We have a rail pass and will have reservations.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32801 posts
now that might be tight