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Trains from Paris to Fontainebleau

Trains from Paris to Fontainebleau are the best way to get from the French capital to the historic chateau and forest when you are visiting France.

Trains on this route are run by SNCF, the national rail company that operates trains throughout the country. Their trains depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive at Fontainebleau Avon train station.

Trains that travel this route are regional Transilien trains. They depart Paris for Fontainebleau twice an hour throughout the day, so you can travel whenever you need to.

The total journey time to Fontainebleau is 35 to 40 minutes, making the trip quick and convenient.

Tickets for Transilien trains from Paris to Fontainebleau cost 8.65 euros for a single. You can also use your Paris Visite pass to pay for your journey if your card covers all five zones of Paris public transport.

Trains from Paris to Metz

Taking the train from Paris to Metz is the best way to get from the capital to the northeastern French city when you are visiting France.

Trains from Paris to Metz leave from Paris Gare de l’Est train station and arrive at the Metz Ville train station, which is about one kilometer from the Metz city center.

Trains run once an hour on most hours throughout the day. They are operated by SNCF. The travel time on trains from Paris to Metz varies by which type of train or combination of trains you choose to take. If you want to take a direct TGV train from Paris to Metz, you can make the trip in as little as 1 hour and 25 minutes.

If you take a combination of a TGV train and a TER train, the trip can take 2 hours and 15 minutes or longer. This route requires a change at Nancy train station en route.

Ticket fares vary depending on which train or trains you take. TGV trains cost from 20.00 euros for singles in second class and 33.00 euros for singles in first class. The combination of TGV and TER trains costs from 40.40 euros for singles in second class and 43.40 euros for singles in first class.

Discounts on tickets for trains from Paris to Metz are available if you book online well ahead of time.

Trains from Paris to Giverny

Vernon Train Station
Vernon Station

Taking the train from Paris to Giverny is one of the best ways to go on a day trip from Paris to Monet’s gardens.

Trains depart from Paris Gare Saint Lazare train station and arrive at Vernon train station, which is near Giverny. SNCF runs trains on this route up to twice an hour throughout the day.

The travel time on trains from Paris to Giverny varies depending on what train you take. If you take a fast service, you can get there in 40 to 55 minutes. If you take a slower service or one that requires a connection, the trip can take up to 2 hours.

The cost of a train ticket from Paris to Giverny is 13.60 euros for a single in second class and 20.40 euros for a single in first class. Some trains only offer a second class service on this route.

Click here for more information about how to get from the Vernon train station to Giverny.