Train Trips from Paris: Our 7 Picks

1.Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 883 reviews · 4h 30m · from $94Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in central Paris and take the train to Versailles, where a second guide leads you through the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and gardens. The half-day tour includes reserved palace entry and, if selected, a Musical Gardens or Fountain Show ticket. Expect steady walking, crowds inside, and a return train journey you can make with the guide’s instructions.

“Great experience. Everyone was extremely professional, communicated clearly and made sure we had a great experience during our visit to the palace. Most importantly, our tour consisted of only 2 people plus the guide, and nothing was cancelled. I highly recommend this tour package due to their extremely high professionalism, knowledge and attitude.”

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2.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Paris to Versailles with a guide or coordinator handling the RER journey, then tour the palace, Hall of Mirrors, and gardens with an English-speaking guide. Pre-booked entry and train fares are included. Some departures feature guides such as Claire or Adebayo. You can upgrade to add Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.

“Despite the palace originally being closed upon arrival our guide Arrel was positive and we toured the gardens first and then it was open and she gave a great tour!”

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3.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Ride the RER from Paris with your guide, spend about two hours walking Versailles’ gardens, then enter the palace with a timed ticket and explore on your own. The group is capped at 20. Guides such as Aaron, Toby, Mado, and OJ have brought the grounds’ royal stories to life for many visitors.

“Lovely tour through the gardens and chateau. Our guide Harrison was great: personable & informative! Would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Versailles Domain Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131Top rated

Meet at Le Peloton Café in the Marais at 8:15 a.m. for a train ride to Versailles, a guided mix of cycling and walking through the gardens, the Trianons, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet. Bike, helmet, train fares, and palace entry are included. After the guided portion, visit the palace at your own pace and return to Paris by train when you’re ready.

“David is an amazing guide! Great way to see the expanse of Versailles. We went on Tuesday, market day, so it was perfect.”

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5.Montmartre Train Ride w/ Optional Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 250 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

Ride a small vintage train through Montmartre’s cobbled streets, passing Sacré-Cœur, Moulin Rouge, Lapin Agile, the cemetery and vineyard. The non-stop ride takes about 30 minutes; recorded commentary is provided, though it can be hard to hear. Add an optional one-hour Seine cruise, with boat commentary in 14 languages.

“This has the potential to be better. While they do have some narration throughout the ride the train is so loud you can't really hear what is being said. Overall it was fine and a good way to see the area but could be better.”

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6.Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 249 reviews · from $163

Spend a day at Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios, or both, with round-trip RER A tickets from central Paris included. Collect paper tickets at the Magic Ways office before heading to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, about 45 minutes away. Choose a one-park or two-park ticket, then plan for rides, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and the evening illuminations.

“You can't visit all attractions just for 1 day. Use the Disney App helps a lot to find them. Excellent”

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7.Versailles Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 9 hours · from $180

Travel from central Paris with an English-speaking guide for a nine-hour visit to Versailles. Explore the palace and Hall of Mirrors, stroll the formal gardens, then see Marie Antoinette’s Petit Trianon and Normandy-style hamlet. Train transport and admission are included; lunch is extra, and the day involves plenty of walking.

“A most enjoyable experience. An excellent guide. The best”

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