I can't decide whether to take the TVG back into Paris or to CDG Airport and get a room there. Our flight leaves around 10 in the morning. As of now, we have a place to stay in Paris the night before. Just didn't know what would be the easiest. I can't find times yet to know when the trains arrive back. Any suggestions?
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3391 posts
To get to your 10AM flight you would have to leave your hotel in Paris no later than 6 or 6:30AM to get to the airport far enough ahead of time, depending on where you are staying in the city.
The TGV from Lourdes takes about 6 hours with one arriving around 4:30 and another arriving at 8:30.
I guess if you want to have one last dinner and stroll around the city then it might be worth it. It's an early start but hey, you can always sleep on the plane!
If it were me, I'd just stay by the airport. Not very romantic or adventuresome, I know, but I hate the hassle of getting to the airport early in the morning and do everything I can to minimize the stress.
Posted by
San Jose, CA
1994 posts
Have you considered flying back instead of taking the train? It would probably save you a few hours, giving you some time to enjoy Paris on your last day. Flying is often cheaper than the train.
I've flown Air France from Lourdes to Paris and I seem to remember it being about a one-hour flight. The one-way tickets were really expensive when I tried to book, so I bought a cheaper round-trip ticket and only used one segment.
Ryan air also flies out of Lourdes but I don't know if they fly to Paris from that airport. I've flown them from Lourdes to Milan, and it was fine.