Long-Distance SNCF Train Stations in Paris

There are seven national railway stations in central Paris, all connected by the Metro. Of these, four stations serve TGV high-speed trains. Additionally, there are three national railway stations located in the suburbs, all of which are dedicated TGV stations. Among them, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Station is one of the busiest. It is recommended for travelers heading from the airport to other cities in France. This page also includes information about international trains.

Gare du Nord

It is the busiest station in Paris. International high-speed trains to the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany arrive and depart here, and the RER line to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport also runs through this station, making it crowded throughout the day.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Lille	TGV
Amiens、Boulogne、 Compiegne St Quentin、Maubeuge	IC
Cities in northeastern France	TER

International train

Country	Destination	Train type
UK	London	EUROSTAR
Belgium, Netherlands, Germany	Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne, etc.	THALYS

Metro, RER, Transilien train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	4, 5	Gare du Nord
	2	La Chapelle
RER	B, D	Gare du Nord
	E	Magenta
Transilien	H, K	Gare du Nord

Gare de l'Est

High-speed trains primarily serving eastern France and Germany arrive and depart here. The station was renovated alongside the opening of a new high-speed line to eastern France. The TGV and ICE trains departing from this station reach a top speed of 320 km/h, the fastest in the world.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Strasbourg, Metz, Nancy	TGV
Troyes、Belfort	IC
Cities in eastern France	TER

International train

Country	Destination	Train type
Germany	Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Stuttgart	ICE / TGV
Luxembourg	Luxembourg	TGV

Metro, Transilien train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	4, 5, 7	Gare de I'Est
Transilien	P	Gare de I'Est

Gare de Lyon

High-speed trains serving southeastern France, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain arrive and depart here. TGV trains to popular tourist destinations such as Marseille, Nice, and Lyon also operate from this station. Notably, Gare de Lyon is the busiest TGV station in Paris. The TGV trains departing from this station reach a top speed of 320 km/h, the fastest in the world.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Lyon, Marseille, Nice	TGV
Cities in southern France	TER

International train

Country	Destination	Train type
Switzerland	Zurich, Geneva, Basel	TGV
Spain	Barcelona	TGV
Italy	Milan, Turin	TGV

Metro, RER, Transilien train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	1, 14	Gare de Lyon
RER	A, D	Gare de Lyon
Transilien	R	Gare de Lyon

Gare Montparnasse

TGV trains to popular tourist destinations such as Bordeaux and Rennes arrive and depart from this station. It is the only TGV station in Paris without international train services, but it is busy with tourists heading to attractions and commuters alike. The station building features a modern design, which is rare among Parisian stations.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Le Mans, Rennes, Bordeaux, Toulouse	TGV
Dreux、Granville	IC
Cities in western France	TER

Metro, Transilien train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	4, 6, 12, 13	Gare Montparnasse
Transilien	N	Gare Montparnasse

Gare Saint-Lazare

The majority of trains serving this station are Transilien trains connecting Paris suburbs and the city center. Currently, the station building is undergoing renovation.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Cities in western France	TER

Metro, , Transilien, RER train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	3, 12, 13, 14	Saint-Lazare
	9	Saint-Augustin
RER	E	Haussmann Saint-Lazare
Transilien	J, L	Gare Saint-Lazare

Gare d'Austerlitz

It is the least busy station in Paris. Intercity (IC) and regional (TER) trains to southern France arrive and depart here. The station building is currently under renovation.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Cities in southwestern France	IC
Cities in southwestern France	TER

Metro, RER train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	5, 10	Gare d'Austerlitz
RER	C	Gare d'Austerlitz

Gare de Bercy

Intercity (IC) and regional (TER) trains to southeastern Paris depart and arrive here. Although the station is the smallest in size, it handles many trains and does not feel deserted. Located near Gare de Lyon, you can see TGV trains bound for Lyon from the platform ends. The metro station is a bit of a walk away, but plenty of signs are posted to guide you without issue.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Cities in southern France	IC
Cities in southern France	TER

Metro train

Train	Line	Station
Metro	6, 14	Bercy

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV

This station is located adjacent to Terminal 2 of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. TGV trains connecting southeastern cities like Marseille and Nice with northeastern cities like Lille and Brussels in Belgium operate here. As many travelers use this station to reach Paris CDG Airport from various parts of France, both the trains on this line and the station itself are crowded throughout the day.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Strasbourg	TGV

International train

Country	Destination	Train type
Belgium	Brussels	TGV

RER train

Train	Line	Station
RER	B	Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV

Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy

This station is located adjacent to Disneyland Paris. It is situated about 20 km southeast of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and is served by TGV trains connecting southeastern cities like Marseille and Nice with northeastern cities like Lille and Brussels in Belgium. To access this station from central Paris, take the RER.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nice	TGV

International train

Country	Destination	Train type
Belgium	Brussels	TGV

RER train

Train	Line	Station
RER	A	Marne la Vallee Chessy

Gare de Massy TGV

Located in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, this station is the first stop or passing point for TGV trains departing from Montparnasse Station. Since most trains pass through without stopping, it is generally recommended to use Montparnasse Station instead.

Domestic train

Destination	Train type
Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nice	TGV

International train

Country	Destination	Train type
Belgium	Brussels	TGV

RER train

Train	Line	Station
RER	B, C	Massy - Palaiseau