🇫🇷 Versailles-Chantiers

Major

France

Of the three stations serving Versailles, Versailles-Chantiers is the largest and the busiest, holding UIC code 8739300 in a royal city some seventeen kilometres south-west of Paris. It is the interchange between Transilien services from Paris-Montparnasse and RER C trains from the centre of the capital, and daytime frequency on both is high. For visitors to the Château de Versailles and its gardens the station is the most practical of the three, although a short walk or local bus ride is still needed to reach the palace gates. That combination of frequency and proximity makes it one of the better-connected leisure destinations in the Paris region. Chantiers stands near 48.80° N, 2.14° E and follows Europe/Paris time.

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Country	🇫🇷 France
Type	Major
Coordinates	48.795826, 2.135883
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Connections	778
UIC Code	8739300

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Frequently Asked Questions

From Versailles-Chantiers, the Palace of Versailles is a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. Alternatively, RER C trains from Paris stop at Versailles Château Rive Gauche, which is closer to the palace gates and may be more convenient depending on your route.

Versailles-Chantiers is served by Transilien N and U lines from Paris Montparnasse and La Défense respectively, as well as RER C services from central Paris. It is the largest of the three Versailles railway stations and handles the greatest volume of long-distance connections.

The station has a staffed SNCF ticket office, automated machines, a café, and a small newsagent. Cycle parking and a taxi rank are available outside, and a bus terminus connects to all parts of the Versailles agglomeration.

Versailles-Chantiers does not have self-service luggage lockers. Visitors planning a long day at the palace should use luggage storage at Paris Montparnasse before boarding the Transilien N, or use a commercial luggage storage service in the town centre.

The Palace of Versailles is one of France's most visited sites, and queues at the entrance can be very long without a pre-booked timed entry ticket. The gardens are free to enter on most days and are spectacular in their own right, particularly when the fountains are running at weekends.

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