Paris Metro & Train Route Planner

August 29, 2008 in Maps, Metro, Schedules by Ben | 1 comment

These online Metro, RER, Trains, bus route & schedule tools will show you how to get from point A to point B. These route planners show required connections between train lines, travel times and ticket costs (some).

For TGV intercity train route planners & ticket sales, see below.

Route Planners for Paris and surrounding region (Ile-de-France)

Paris Route Planner for Metro, Bus, RER, Trams (RATP.fr) - For central Paris and suburbs connected by RER train (Versailles, Roissy [CDG Airport], Marne la Vallee [Euro Disney], etc.). For a detailed example of using this Paris Metro Planner see CDG to Paris Metro Route Planner.
Paris Train Route & Schedule Finder (Transilien.com) - To and from major train stations in Paris to cities within surrounding Ile-de-France region. Major train stations in Paris are: Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare de l’Est, Gare Montparnasse, Gare d’Austerlitz, Gare St. Lazare.
Detailed Itinerary Builder with fares (www.transport-idf.com) - For all of central France (Paris + Ile-de-France) on all modes of public transportation. Includes fare prices.

Below is a photo of the route planner tool at RATP.fr.

TGV Train Route Planner from Paris to other cities in France

TGV & InterCity Train Route Builder / Schedule Tool (www.Gares-en-mouvement.com) - Detailed route planner for train travel from major Paris train stations to cities within France. Includes TGV, Ter, Transilien, RER, Corail trains. No ticket sales. INSTRUCTIONS: First click on a blue dot to choose a departure station. On the following page, click Search the Timetable on the left column, last link, to access the route planner/scheduler.
Routes, Schedules, Ticket Sales for UK residents (RailEurope.co.uk)
Routes, Schedules, Ticket Sales for US residents (RailEurope.com)
Routes, Schedules, Ticket Sales for Canada residents (RailEurope.ca)
Routes, Schedules, Ticket Sales for Paris - London Train (Eurostar.com) - See notes on finding cheap Eurostar fares.
Routes, Schedules, Ticket Sales for Other Countries (TGV-Europe.com) - See notes on using TGV-Europe.com for ticket sales.

Useful Resources

Metro, RER & Train Maps

RER & Train Schedules

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