Georgia_Girl Posted October 15, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 15, 2022 We're considering a river cruise that would begin and end in Paris. We want to do some additional travel while there. What is the closest train station and how would we get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted October 15, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2022 What cruise line are you sailing? Where does it dock in Paris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted October 15, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 15, 2022 There are multiple mainline train stations in Paris. Generally from each one you go in a different direction. Where you want to go will determine the train station you need. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted October 15, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Gnome12, just saw your reply as I was typing mine, so apologize for the duplication The destination definitely matters as well. For example, if you're going to Lyon the trains leave from Gare de Lyon. There are a number of major train stations in Paris - Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de l'Est, and several others. The closest train station may not be the one you need to get to, depending on where you want to go. Have a look at the French train website (https://www.sncf-connect.com/) and check some itineraries for where you want to go, and where those trains leave from. Also if you've never taken trains in France, The Man in Seat 61 has great information about trains in Europe and beyond. Here is the part of his website dealing with trains in France: https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-france.htm Edited October 15, 2022 by jpalbny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted October 16, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thanks Jpalbny I’ve been wracking my brain trying to remember - The Man in Seat 61! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted October 16, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, jpalbny said: Gnome12, just saw your reply as I was typing mine, so apologize for the duplication The destination definitely matters as well. For example, if you're going to Lyon the trains leave from Gare de Lyon. There are a number of major train stations in Paris - Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de l'Est, and several others. The closest train station may not be the one you need to get to, depending on where you want to go. Have a look at the French train website (https://www.sncf-connect.com/) and check some itineraries for where you want to go, and where those trains leave from. Also if you've never taken trains in France, The Man in Seat 61 has great information about trains in Europe and beyond. Here is the part of his website dealing with trains in France: https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-france.htm Thanks for filling in more detail than I gave. I made my quick response having JUST returned home from Europe. Edited October 16, 2022 by gnome12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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