10 Train Trips in France Worth Booking

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

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

Meet your English-speaking escort in central Paris, take the RER train to Versailles, then tour the palace and gardens with a local guide. Expect the Hall of Mirrors, royal apartments, Musical Gardens or Fountain Show, headsets when needed, and about five hours of walking and sightseeing.

“Great experience. Everyone was extremely professional, communicated clearly and made sure we had a great experience during our visit to the palace. Most importantly, our tour consisted of only 2 people plus the guide, and nothing was cancelled. I highly recommend this tour package due to their extremely high professionalism, knowledge and attitude.”

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2.Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour by Train from Paris

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

Travel from central Paris to Versailles with an escorted RER journey, then tour the palace, Hall of Mirrors, and royal gardens with an English-speaking guide. Expect about three guided hours, groups of up to 20, and time to stay in Versailles afterward. Some departures offer Petit Trianon and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet.

“This was an excellent tour. Our guide was very fun and knowledgeable. I wish I could recall his name. I believe it started with a A - a gentleman from Nigeria. He was excellent. Because we booked through the tour, we had direct access into Versailles vs the long line most had to wait in. They also handled the train tickets which was very helpful. All around an excellent tour.”

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

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

Take the RER from Paris to Versailles with a guide, walk the grand gardens for about two hours, then enter the palace with timed admission and explore at your own pace. Guides such as Aaron, OJ, Toby, Mado, and Martine have led engaging visits. Return to Paris when you choose with the included train ticket.

“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

Leave Nice by train for a full day in the French Alps with guides such as Carmela, Cyril, or Samuel. Visit medieval villages, the Saorge monastery, and mountain viewpoints, with a local lunch included. Expect scenic rail travel, changing routes, and up to 15 kilometers of walking, including steep climbs.

“One day before departure we were told that the trip would be cancelled unless the four remaining participants each paid an additional €30 atop the fee previously paid. That was an unpleasant last-minute demand.”

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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

Travel by train from Paris, then cycle and walk through Versailles’ huge royal grounds with guides such as Marley, Jude, David, or Cedric. Visit the Trianons, Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet, and the Grand Canal before touring the palace independently with an audio guide. Expect a full, active day with plenty of walking.

“Marley was such an amazing tour guide! We had so much fun biking in and around Versailles and having lunch with our delicious items from the farmers market. It is a day we will always remember! Thank you so much 😍”

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6.Historic Train Ride & Alps Villages

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

Spend 11 hours riding the historic Chemin de Fer de Provence from Nice into the Alps, with guides such as Cyril, Carmela, Alex, and William. Visit two mountain villages, see fortifications and Baroque art, eat local food, and choose between gentle village walks and a demanding hike through chestnut woods, caves, and sandstone formations.

“Brilliant trip up into to the Alps, visited Villages , Churches & Monasteries..lunch was great & our guide Carmella was without doubt the best we have had anywhere in the World…she was very friendly & funny all day. Her knowledge of everywhere we went was truly exceptional..highly recommend this tour ..just hope you get Carmella !!”

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7.Disneyland® Paris Tickets for Train and Parks

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

Collect your dated park and RER A train tickets from the Magic Ways office near Madeleine or Concorde, then travel about 45 minutes to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy. Choose Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios, or both. Expect French, English, or Spanish assistance, but no digital tickets.

“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.Coastal Train Ticket with Audio Guide & Tastings

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

Take a two-hour coastal train from Grosseto-Prugna south of Porticcio. A French audio guide explains local history as you pass Mare e Sole and stop for 15 minutes at Coti-Chiavari, with Ajaccio bay views. Finish with two glasses of wine, 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

Travel from St Pancras to Paris by high-speed train for a tightly planned day with guides such as Anna or David. You’ll see the Opera House, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and Eiffel Tower, then cruise the Seine for an hour before free time to explore.

“I loved the view of Paris for the day especially the river cruise and the View on top of the store overlooking all of Paris. The guide was very knowledgeable and great to be with”

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10.Versailles Full-Day Trip by Train

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

Travel by RER from central Paris to Versailles for a full day of royal rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, formal gardens, Petit Trianon, and Marie Antoinette’s hamlet. An English-speaking guide leads the visit, with a Petit Train ride included. Expect substantial walking, a one-hour lunch break, and an optional Ducasse restaurant lunch.

“Our trip was fantastic. Oliver met us at the meet point, got us on the train and into the hands of Ed, who guided us throughout the palace, giving us great facts and history. Ed was very personable and friendly. You can tell he loves what he does. In the afternoon we went to Petit Trianon (Marie Antoinette's residence). It was definitely the BEST part of the tour. If you're doing the tour DO NOT SKIP THE SECOND HALF!! Thanks Ed”

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