I understand we cannot access a train directly from the airport to Versailles, but must take a bus to the Invalides stop, and then get an RER train to Versailles. This will be a bit awkward with luggage, but we are game -- we'd just like a bit more help on the details of this. Can anyone give us a bit more info on any or all of this first part of our trip?
Posted by
freelton, ont, canada
183 posts
There is an app for the Paris metro which will show you how to get there . You will have to take the rer b line into Paris ,then a subway over to get to the rer c line to take you into Versailles . My wife and I did it a few years ago , it's about 1-1/2 to 2 hours . The app is very helpful and shows all the subway lines and stops to get on and off
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10221 posts
You don't need to take a metro to transfer. The route is RER B from the airport to St. Michel station. There you transfer to the RER C to Versaille. It's an 1:20. Check ratp.fr, the regional transportation authority, including for inside Paris.
Posted by
Green Bay
20201 posts
I think you may be referring to a construction project that shut down a section of the RER C line between Gare d'Austerlitz and Javel for about 2 weeks in August. That project is complete and there is now normal operation in that section, at least 6 am to 11 pm. As was mentioned, it is a change of underground platforms at St Michel-Notre Dame. Follow the signs and take the RER C train marked VICK on the front. Overhead video screens will show the train going to Versailles Rive Gauche-Chateau.
Posted by
OP
17 posts
My heartfelt thanks to all of you! This has simplified things greatly for us!