11 Train Journeys in France, Priced and Timed

1.Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 883 reviews · 4h 30m · from $94Our pick

Travel from central Paris to Versailles by RER train with an escort, then tour the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and gardens with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Julie, Cecile, Ivan, and Berrick are praised for lively storytelling and practical help.

“Our guide, Stephanie, was super. We learned a lot. I really enjoyed the train ride to Versailles and the opportunity to try out the train system with a guide. It definitely made me feel comfortable with the trains after that.”

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2.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 752 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Join an English-speaking guide for a half-day visit to Versailles, with round-trip RER tickets, fast-track palace entry, the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, and French gardens. Guides such as Adebayo and Claire are known for lively historical storytelling. An upgrade adds Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.

“Beatrice was great at greeting us at the meeting spot and delivering the group to Clare at Versailles. Clare took over the group and was kind, funny, and very knowledgeable. She went above and beyond and took the group to a few surprise spots after the tour.”

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3.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet Fat Tire Tours at 8:30 a.m., ride the RER from Paris, and follow guides such as Aaron, Toby, or Mado through Versailles’ vast gardens. You receive timed palace entry and return train fare, then explore the Hall of Mirrors and royal rooms independently.

“Our tour guide Toby was very knowledgeable and took us to many of the fountain displays ensuring we saw the ‘dancing waters’ with music accompaniment.”

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4.Train Exp. through the Alps (Royal Baroque Route from Nice)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $204Top rated

Take the scenic regional train from Nice into the French Alps with guides such as Cyril and Carmela. Visit medieval villages including Saorge and Tende, eat a local lunch, tour Saorge Monastery, and hike through the Roya Valley. Expect a long, active day with changing stops and steep climbs.

“Started the tour at Entrevaux as planned then decided as a group to go to Touet-sur-Var so we could be back in Nice at 18h30. Moderate uphill climbs at both but very beautiful views of the mountainside and some interesting history. Cyril was a great guide, very knowledgeable and funny.”

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5.Versailles Domain Bike Tour with Palace Entry by Train from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Meet at Le Peloton Café in the Marais at 8:15 am, ride the train to Versailles, then cycle and walk through the royal gardens, Trianons, and Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet. Guides such as Jude, Marley, David, and Cédric add lively history. Your palace visit is self-guided at the end.

“Even though it rained still had a great time I had been to palace before but this provided things I have not seen, what a nice day trip”

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6.Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 312 reviews · 11 hours · from $200

Spend 11 hours riding the Provence mountain railway from Nice with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Cyril, Carmela, William, and Alex lead you through fortified villages, Baroque churches, sandstone houses, and optional mountain walks. Lunch, train tickets, and commentary are included.

“Cyril was so funny, it made the trip much better and joyful.. this tour is a must when you like nature and history.. 😊”

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7.Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 249 reviews · from $163

Collect your dated Disney and train tickets at the Magic Ways office near Madeleine or Concorde, then take the direct RER A to Marne La Vallée Chessy in about 45 minutes. Choose Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios, or both for a full day of rides, castle views, fireworks, and evening projections.

“taking the train was very easy to Disneyland Paris. The park was great --so many new and different things from the US parks. An excellent day!!”

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8.Porticcio: Coastal Train Ticket with Audio Guide & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 159 reviews · from $22Best value

From Grosseto-Prugna, you’ll ride a small train south along Corsica’s coast for two hours. A French audio guide explains the region, with a 15-minute stop at Coti-Chiavari for bay views. The tour ends with two glasses of wine per person, saucisson, biscuits, and olives.

“Après un mauvais démarrage avec un trajet impossible à l'heure où nous avions pourtant réservé, suivis d'une météo capricieuse, l'expérience s'est tout de même révélée top ! Un chauffeur de trin fier de ses racines, avec beaucoup d'humour qui n'a pas peur d'utiliser la macagne sur les pinzutus que nous sommes ! Il nous a partagé un bout de l'histoire de cette île de beauté et c'est ce qu'on recherche en faisant ces activités touristiques !”

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9.Welcome to Paris Day Trip from London via Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $420

Meet Anna, David, or another English-speaking Premium Tours guide at St. Pancras for a full Paris day. Ride the high-speed train, tour the Opera House, Champs-Élysées, and Arc de Triomphe, cruise the Seine for an hour, then explore independently before returning to London.

“The tour started later than getyourguide implied. We were at the meeting point at 545 as directed, individuals who booked through the tour website were there almost an hour later. More details would be nice about the itinerary. It is a packed day. The guide was good at covering and organizing the group. Overall good experience other than the wrong meeting time and crazy paris traffic.”

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10.Tour with the Mountain Train, Trek to Mystic Forest and Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $181

Leave Nice at 7:30 a.m. with a professional English-speaking guide for a full day in the southern Alps. Ride the historic Provence train, explore Entrevaux and its Vauban citadel, then hike around Annot’s caves and forests. Lunch and round-trip train tickets are included.

“Incredible scenery and enjoyable hikes. Our guide Carmela was wonderful. She did her very best to make our experience exceptional.”

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11.Versailles Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 9 hours · from $180

Travel from central Paris to Versailles by RER with an escort, then spend the day with an English-speaking guide in the palace, gardens, Petit Trianon, and Queen’s Hamlet. Expect about nine hours, extensive walking, headsets when needed, and an optional Ducasse three-course lunch with wine.

“We really enjoyed the full day tour of Versaille. We met our group prior to boarding the train and were accompanied to the drop off point, which made it easy to get to the destination. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. It was a lot of walking, but we did get an hour break at lunchtime. Really enjoyed not just the castle, but also the gardens and other buildings from the afternoon portion.”

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