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pepperment Jan 30th, 2022 10:53 AM

CDG-Alsace-Burgundy-Brittany-Paris
 
Hi All,
Reality-testing an itinerary that starts from CDG (get a Passe Sanitaire) then to Alsace. Problem: Strasbourg trains conflict with our CDG arrival + vax pass. Are there other cities to train into Alsace (get a rental car)?
From Alsace we drive to Burgundy: 5 nights there. Then on to Brittany: Can we get to Brittany from Burgundy without going back to Paris-doesn't look possible by train. Willing to fly or drive (if not too long).
We will stay in Brittany for another 5 days, then off to Paris until we leave on 6.17. What's the most direct way to Paris from Brittany, which city?
This is a big ask but so much appreciate your advice. We've been searching trains/driving distance/flights, but not too productive bc we don't know the best place to arrive/depart in Brittany or Alsace.
Thank you so much!

kerouac Jan 30th, 2022 12:41 PM

If you are unhappy with the trains to Alsace from CDG, just take the RER to Paris and a train to Alsace out of Gare de l'Est. There are a lot more of them. Problem solved.

Michael Jan 30th, 2022 01:02 PM

The RER stops in the Gare du Nord which is a 15 minute walk from the Gare de l'Est which is the departing station for trains to Strasbourg.

neckervd Jan 31st, 2022 12:39 AM

It's perfectly possible to go by train from Burgundy to Brittany without passing through Paris. But it takes about 5hrs longer. For example:
Dijon dp 7.12 - Rennes ar 16.00, change at Nevers, Tours and Angers
Dijon dp 12.12 - Rennes ar 21.23, change at Nevers, St-Pierre and Nantes.
Lyon dp 11.59 - Rennes ar 21.23, change at St-Pierre and Nantes


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