Château de Versailles: A Glimpse into French Royalty

Public Transport

From Paris, the easiest way to reach Versailles is by train. Take the RER C line to Versailles Château Rive Gauche station. From the station, it's about a 10-minute walk to the Palace. Alternatively, during the summer when the RER C is not running, take line N from Paris Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers, or line L from Paris Saint Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite. A single ticket from Paris to Versailles costs €2.50. Purchase a round trip ticket or use a Navigo, Mobilis, or Paris Visite pass.

Bus

Bus 171 runs from Pont de Sèvres (terminus of Paris Métro line 9) directly to the Palace of Versailles. The bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. A bus ticket costs €2 per trip.

Taxi

Taxis are available from Versailles train stations to the Palace. From Versailles Château Rive Gauche station, a taxi ride to the Palace takes about 2 minutes and costs between €6-€8. Keep in mind that a taxi from central Paris (e.g. Notre Dame) could cost between €30-€100 and is subject to traffic. Alternatively, ride-sharing services like Uber or G7 can be booked from the train station.

Driving

If driving from Paris, take the A13 motorway, exit at Versailles Centre, and follow signs to the Palace. Parking is available at the Place d'Armes in front of the Palace. Parking rates are €4.80 per hour for the first 4 hours, then €2.40 per hour thereafter. Alternatively, the Château de Versailles - Boulevard de la Reine car park is a 15-minute walk from the Palace and offers cheaper rates. The entrance fee to the park by car is €12.

Walking

From Versailles Château Rive Gauche RER station, it is a 13-minute walk to the Palace of Versailles. Exit the station and walk straight on Avenue de Général de Gaulle, turn right onto Rue de l'Indépendance Américaine, then turn left onto Place d'Armes. The Palace will be in front of you.