What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Versailles?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Versailles is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €140 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Versailles?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Versailles is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €150 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Versailles?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Versailles. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Versailles Rive Droite via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and La Défense. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Reading to Versailles?

The distance between Reading and Versailles is 538 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Versailles without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Versailles without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €150 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Versailles?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Reading to Versailles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Versailles train from?

Reading to Versailles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Versailles?

The best way to get from Reading to Versailles is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 43m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Versailles?

Versailles is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 9:51 PM in Reading and 10:51 PM in Versailles.

Where does the Reading to Versailles train arrive?

Reading to Versailles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Versailles?

There are 20699+ hotels available in Versailles.

Reading to Versailles - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Versailles by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4h 48m
€154–294
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
3. Take the train from Bibliothèque François Mitterrand to Versailles Château Rive Gauchetrain
5h 53m
€79–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus FlixBus
13h 43m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Versaillescar
5h 28m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
6h 18m
€81–260
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Versaillescar
6h 57m
€85–139
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Versailles Château Rive Gauchetrain
5h 51m
€118–377
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
6h 15m
€82–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 25m
€108–264
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
6h 31m
€88–294

Reading to Versailles by train and subway

118Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Versailles, France?

You can take a train from Reading to Versailles Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, and La Défense in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Versailles Château Rive Gauche via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Coach Station, Paris Gare de Bercy Seine, and Bibliothèque François Mitterrand in around 13h 43m.

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