How to travel from Paris to Versailles, France

The distance between Paris and Versailles is around 16km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 12min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris to Versailles by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration12min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Paris RER

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Versailles.

  • Duration16min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Taxis G7

+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration16min
  • Distance17km (10 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Paris to Versailles by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 12min.

The distance between Paris and Versailles is around 16km (10 miles).

It takes around 12min to get from Paris and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 12min and will set you back approx €4 ($4).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Versailles. It typically takes around 12min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Versailles with no changeovers required. The train runs every 10 mins and takes 12min.

Paris RER, Transilien and SNCF run train services between Paris and Versailles. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 12min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Paris and Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 12min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 12min.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Versailles. The distance is around 17km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 16min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 12min and will usually cost around €4 ($4).

How do I get from Paris to Versailles

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Versailles

Transport options from Paris to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12min
€4($4)
every 5 mins16km (10 miles)
Taxi
16min
€40($40)
on demand17km (10 miles)
Drive
16min
€3($3)
on demand17km (10 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

The following major airports near Versailles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles