CDG to Gare de Lyon
Jan 27th, 2005, 01:43 PM
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I've taken the AF shuttle a couple times and it took around 45-60 minutes, I guess, that would be normal. The 3 hrs it took St Cirq is really unusual.
The RER does not go right to Gare de Lyon from the airport, you have to transfer at Chatelet/Les Halles which is a large station and you may have to walk around a bit, but you could do it. It's only a couple euro less than the AF bus, though, so I would take the bus which I think is quite nice and will be easier.
The RER does not go right to Gare de Lyon from the airport, you have to transfer at Chatelet/Les Halles which is a large station and you may have to walk around a bit, but you could do it. It's only a couple euro less than the AF bus, though, so I would take the bus which I think is quite nice and will be easier.
Jan 28th, 2005, 05:05 AM
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Two things: The change of RER lines at Chatelet could not be easier! Descend from the airport train, walk across the platform, 10 paces, and board the next train that comes. It will take you to the Gare de Lyon. Also, the Air France buses stop at Port Maillot, Charles de Gaulle Etoile, the Invalides and the Montparnasse train station, but unless I am very badly mistaken they won't take you to the Gare de Lyon -- or anywhere else on my side of the city, the glorious east! If you take an Air France bus you'll still have a cab ride, or an even more complicated RER and/or Metro trajectory, to the Gare de Lyon. Have a great trip!
Jan 28th, 2005, 05:53 AM
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I also agree that RER is the best. I took it to my hotel when I went to Paris last year and I remember it's really cheap (about 5 euro or less). The ticket allows you to take the RER and transfer to metro so it's really worth it. If my memory does not fail me, I think that ticket is also a day-ticket so it's really a bargain. I hope the info is still accurate.
Jan 28th, 2005, 12:26 PM
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Thanks everyone...I'm visiting my Niece in Grenoble. I'm wondering whether it's easier to take the TGV from the airport to Lyon and then transfer to grenoble ... or ... go to Gare de Lyon and then TGV directly to Grenoble...any suggestions would be appreciated...thanks hope
Jan 28th, 2005, 01:26 PM
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hi, hope:
Are you sure you can get to Grenoble directly on the TGV from Gare de Lyon?
Conversely, if there is a TGV that goes to Grenoble through Lyon, are you sure there aren't such trains that start out from CDG?
Are you sure you can get to Grenoble directly on the TGV from Gare de Lyon?
Conversely, if there is a TGV that goes to Grenoble through Lyon, are you sure there aren't such trains that start out from CDG?
Jan 28th, 2005, 01:44 PM
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Easiest is to take the TGV from CDG to Lyon, then the train to Grenoble. One, for example leaves CDG at 10:10 AM and arrives in Grenoble at 13:50 with a 15 minute change in Lyon.
See all your options by entering CDG and Grenoble at:
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en
See all your options by entering CDG and Grenoble at:
http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en
Jan 28th, 2005, 01:46 PM
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If you're really lucky, you might get one of the straight-through trains at 12:09 and 18:45.
Otherwise, your minimum time enroute would be to take Air France to Gare de Lyon and TGV straight to Grenoble.
The TGV from CDG to Lyon requires a longer ride on a regional train and a layover in Lyon.
Otherwise, your minimum time enroute would be to take Air France to Gare de Lyon and TGV straight to Grenoble.
The TGV from CDG to Lyon requires a longer ride on a regional train and a layover in Lyon.
Jan 28th, 2005, 02:04 PM
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You're right in that last statement, Robespierre, but it still gets you from CDG to Grenoble in a total of 3 hours and 40 minutes.
The shortest time for a TGV, even if you get the direct one from Gare Lyon to Grenoble is right at 3 hours. Are you saying you can count on getting from CDG to Gare Lyon in under 40 minutes? I'd sure never count on THAT!
I repeat, the easiest is to take the TGV from CDG to Lyon, and then after 15 minutes take the local to Grenoble. It is also the shortest in time CDG to Grenoble that I can find. Anyone find otherwise?
Of course which is BEST for you, all depends on your arrival time at CDG.
The shortest time for a TGV, even if you get the direct one from Gare Lyon to Grenoble is right at 3 hours. Are you saying you can count on getting from CDG to Gare Lyon in under 40 minutes? I'd sure never count on THAT!
I repeat, the easiest is to take the TGV from CDG to Lyon, and then after 15 minutes take the local to Grenoble. It is also the shortest in time CDG to Grenoble that I can find. Anyone find otherwise?
Of course which is BEST for you, all depends on your arrival time at CDG.
Jan 28th, 2005, 02:55 PM
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You can get from CDG to Grenoble without going into Paris or changing trains in Lyon. TGV door-to-door!
TGV 5128
Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV 12:09
Grenoble 15:11
TGV 5122/5123
Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV 18:45
Grenoble 22:06
TGV 5128
Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV 12:09
Grenoble 15:11
TGV 5122/5123
Aeroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle TGV 18:45
Grenoble 22:06
