Haussmann - Saint-Lazare vs Gare Saint-Lazare
 

I need to get from CDG to Gare Saint-Lazare for a train to Le Havre. The Paris metro map shows Haussmann - Saint-Lazare but not Gare Saint-Lazare. Are they different names for the same place?

Haussmann St. Lazare is the RER "E" station and St. Lazare is the Metro station stop for the 14 line (and the name of the gare as well). The RER and Metro are different transport systems. The Ratp transport site says to go from CDG to St. Lazare you should take the RER B south into Paris to Chatelet and then change to the 14 Metro line going in the direction of St. Lazare to the St. Lazare station stop. That may be the most direct, but takes you a bit south in the city to make the change. You might also be able to change to the RER E line at Gare du Nord but that is a new line that I haven't tried but someone else here might know if that is the case. The Haussman Saint Lazare RER is right near the station as well in any case.

Here is the link to the RATP transport site for Paris. Their itinerary feature also works in English if you don't speak French. http://www.ratp.com/

Also, be aware that both Gare du Nord and Chatelet are big stations and could potentially require some long treks to make your change. So, you might want to leave extra time to make the trip.

Thanks for the info and link. I downloaded the RAPT metro map which shows Haussmann-St-Lazare and Gare St-Lazare to be linked. I also went to Google map to get walking directions and they said it's 300 meters and 3 minutes to walk from one to the other. Also the RAPT map show Gare du Nord and Magenta (E line) to be linked so getting to Haussmann - St-Lazare should be easy once I figure out how to get from Gare du Nord to Magenta - hopefully it won't be too long a trek and there will be signs or someone who speaks English.

Walking directions from Google Maps are going to be of little use as it is measuring the distance between two points on its map that may or may not be accurately placed, and for certain are relying on street level distances.

If you end up choosing the RER B to RER E route (switching at Gare Du Nord) you will have no trouble figuring out how get to Magenta and you won't need to find someone who speaks English. The Paris transportation system is clearly marked with good signage and very easy to decipher even if you don't understand French. Just follow the signs to RER E.

You mention about hoping that it won't be a long trek... If you really wanted to minimize walking I would consider transferring at Chatelet. The hike is slightly (barely) less to transfer than the Gare du Nord Magenta transfer, and the metro line 14 puts you closer to St-Lazare than the Rer E line does.

Yeah-it looks to me like you should be able to make the change to the RER "E" line from Gare du Nord, but you might want to verify it at CDG before you board. Also, really pay attention to your stuff in Gare du Nord and on the RER B on that trip, because that line and station are really well known for pickpocketing because people know that folks are coming to and from CDG. My sister-in-law (who is French)had her passport and wallet stolen out of her purse when she dropped her daughter at Gare du Nord-a real drag needless to say.

Oh and by the way-are you a Seattlite? I am a UW grad but live in LA now. :)

Jpie, their is no need to verify. Gare Du Nord is connected to the RER E at Magenta via an underground passage way.

Oh good-I haven't taken that line so I was sure-thanks Mr.Nuke!

Mrnuke & Jpie - thanks much for inputs. I'll only have a wheeled carry-on so walking the equivalent of several blocks is not a problem - I think I'll do the Magenta route. And Jpie, I was born/raised in Seattle & a Garfield & U Dub alum - also now living in LA.

UWHusky-small world! If I can help you at all please feel to email me directly at [email protected]. My husband and I are dual nationals, French US. We just moved back from Paris but still live there part time. I would love to hear more about your trip :) Meanwhile we are headed to Seattle in a few weeks for a short trip.