Palace of Versailles, Versailles Travel Guide

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Paris, take the RER C train to Versailles Château - Rive Gauche station, which is a 10-minute walk to the Palace. Alternatively, take the SNCF train from Gare Montparnasse to Versailles Chantiers station (18-minute walk) or from Gare Saint Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite station (17-minute walk). A single ticket from Paris to Versailles costs approximately €2.50. Consider purchasing a round trip ticket to avoid queues on your return.

• Walking

  From the Versailles Château - Rive Gauche station, exit and walk straight along Avenue de Paris. The Palace will be directly ahead. The walk is approximately 10 minutes. From Versailles Rive Droite station, walk through the town center, passing the Notre Dame market, following signs to the Palace. The walk is approximately 17 minutes. From Versailles Chantiers, walk along Avenue de Paris towards the palace, approximately 18 minutes.

• Driving

  From Paris, take the A13 motorway, exit at Versailles Centre, and follow signs to the Palace. Parking is available at Place d'Armes in front of the Palace, open 24 hours. Rates are approximately €4.80 per hour for the first 4 hours, then €2.40 per hour. Alternatively, enter the park through the Queen's Gate for garden access; the entrance fee is €12 per vehicle. Be aware that parking can be limited, especially during peak season.