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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Versailles is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

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 54m and costs €150 - €320.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs €150 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 54m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Versailles?

Versailles is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:06 AM in Reading and 11:06 AM 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 21102+ hotels available in Versailles.

Reading to Versailles - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 54m
€154–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€68–114
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 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 48m
€119–377
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
€84–158
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 22m
€81–268
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 29m
€110–277
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Versailles Château Rive Gauchetrain
6h 37m
€99–271
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 37m
€93–304
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
6h 3m
€79–333
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
7h 8m
€99–271

Reading to Versailles by train and subway

118Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.2 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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 54m. 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, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Bibliothèque François Mitterrand in around 13h 50m.

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