The 15 Best Train Experiences in Paris

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

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

Skip the long lines at Versailles with reserved entry and a guided train ride from Paris, plus Hall of Mirrors and Musical Gardens or fountains.

“Everything! Initial guide was great. Guide at the Palace was so informative and friendly and funny”

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2.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84.53

Skip-the-line Versailles from Paris by train with a guided palace story, Hall of Mirrors, and timed garden shows, plus an optional Marie Antoinette upgrade.

“A fantastic tour with good historical context and details about art and architecture. I wish the crowds hadn’t been as thick, but I know everyone wants to see the palace while they’re in Paris!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131.81Top rated

Bike from Paris to Versailles by train, with tickets, helmet, and a picnic stop. Explore gardens and Marie Antoinette’s estates, then enter the palace.

“Amazing experience! Marley was the best. Fun energy for kids! She was so lovely very knowledgeable on the history and made it fun for the kids.”

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4.Montmartre Train Ride w/ Optional Seine River Cruise

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

Ride a vintage Montmartre train past Sacré-Cœur and Moulin Rouge, then add a 1-hour Seine cruise for classic Paris sights.

“Tricky to work out which train was the correct one as different drivers kept sending us to other trains (which were wrong!) overall a nice trip to see the area”

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5.Paris Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 170 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.) · from $48.27

Skip taxi stress with a private door-to-hotel transfer from Paris train stations, meet-up at your platform, bottled water included, clear value.

“Very nice car & driver nice but a long walk away from station so wouldn’t recommend if you struggle walking”

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6.Paris Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Railway Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 20 to 50 minutes (approx.) · from $31.81

Private hotel-to-station transfer in Paris with timely pickup, bottled water, and easy station drop-off, typically 20 to 50 minutes.

“The driver was great. On time, friendly, helpful with luggage. The van was very clean and a smooth ride. The driver also helped us find out where to go in the train station. It was a wonderful experience. If the need arises I will definitely use your service again. And your prices were very reasonable.”

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7.Versailles Full-Day Trip by Train

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

Guided Versailles by train from Paris with skip-the-line access, Hall of Mirrors, gardens, Petit Trianon, and Petit Train rides.

“What an amazing day! Lots of walking and learning and the gardens are so beautiful We did the lunch option as well and the food was delicious Nice break to the day Guides were informative and fun”

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8.Disneyland® Paris 1 Day with Round-Trip Train Tickets from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $178.84

Disneyland Paris day trip from Paris with round-trip RER A train tickets and park admission, plus Disney Illuminations show access.

“I gave Magic Ways a 4 because they were great to quickly arrange for alternate transportation during the ongoing transportation strike/protests. Having to go to their offices to get a voucher to get on the bus was inconvenient - not sure why that couldn’t have been done by email. Then we were told several times when we got on the buses that Disneyland was open until 6:30/WD Studios until 12 so we planned our rides around those times. Turns out Disneyland closed at 4:30 due to a special event so we were unable to ride several rides. Would have been nice if they actually knew what times the parks closed!…”

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9.LOURDES : COME FOR A DAY – Private Day-trip from PARIS by High Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $1,170.23

Private Paris to Lourdes day trip by TGV with hotel pickup, guided sanctuary and grotto time, and logistics handled end-to-end.

“The train ride to and from Lourdes was simplified by having someone book the tickets and guide us. The tour guide at Lourdes was very knowledgeable. We saw more than I expected.”

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10.Semi-Private Guided Tour with Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $191.04

Semi-private Versailles tour from Paris by train, with headphones, guided palace rooms, and gardens time. Small group, clear pacing, good value.

“We toured with Christian today to see Versailles. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He gave detail and answered questions that we could not have gotten on our own. It was a great experience!”

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11.Loire Valley 2 Days private tour all inclusive from Paris with train tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $2,408.23

Two-day Loire Valley private tour from Paris by train, with skip-the-line chateaux, Leonardo at Clos Lucé, and an all-in stay with meals.

“In general, the tour was extraordinary; the Loire valley beautiful, the castles, towns and history really interesting and the restaurants and wineries excellent. The guide was an important part of the success of the tour: experienced, with knowledge in history, wine, restaurants.... On the personal side, he is amenable and always giving the best service and help.”

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12.Private Transfer from Paris Train Stations to Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $52.14

Private transfer in Paris with a dedicated vehicle, English-speaking driver, and luggage help, from train stations or hotels to your address.

“I have two stars because they were there on time . . Otherwise , the driver spoke no English was rushing us thru traffic to walk to the car not even realizing how far we were behind him trying to roll our luggage on cobblestone (mind you I was wRead more”

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13.Mont Saint-Michel EXPRESS (day-trip from Paris by TGV – high speed train)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,030.27

Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by TGV with hotel pickup, Rennes transfer, audio-guided abbey entry, and return to Paris.

“la persona que nos recibió en Rennes, nos trató de maravilla. el costo del tour fue elevado, sobretodo porque decía que costo era de 250 dlls aproximadamente por persona y acabé pagando más de 400 dlls por acda uno. finalmente me guió sobre todo el trato y puntualidad de la guía.”

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14.The legendary Mont-St-Michel including Cancale & St-Malo (TGV Train from Paris)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,041.39

Fast TGV day trip from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, Cancale oysters, and Saint-Malo, with guide, lunch, and station transfers.

“I’ll give the pluses and minuses: Plus: Great meal at Carcale but no time there to explore though Quaint town of St Malo with great views Fast train to and from Ok views from abbey in Mont St michel Minuses: The view and abbey in Mont St MRead more”

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15.Arrival Transfer from Paris Train Stations to Paris by car or van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $66.81

Private chauffeur transfer from central Paris train stations to your hotel in a Mercedes V-Class or E-Class, with meet and greet 24/7.

“RHOMTRIP is an excellent company. Very attentive to detail and was great in communicating. Giannis, our driver, provided an excellent experience and truly made our Paris arrival something special. Traffic was horrible that day, but Giannis handled it with ease, while at the same time, pointing out points of interest and providing historical insight.”

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