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ambage Jan 24th, 2009 11:20 AM

TGV From Paris to Strasbourg
 
My mother and I are flying into CDG in Sept and would like to take the TGV to Strasbourg. Our flight arrives at 10:10 am, and it looks like the next train leaves at 12:54 pm.

Is there ample time to make this train without driving ourselves crazy? I've only been to CDG once, and my mom is older (although pretty mobile - walks on her own and gets around fairly well).

The next later train doesn't leave until almost 8 pm....I'll drive to Strasbourg rather than wait that long.

If it looks like the 12:54 will be questionable, we have no problem renting a car and driving (we'll be picking up a car in Strasbourg anyway).


DeborahAnn Jan 24th, 2009 11:40 AM

ambage, is your plan to go through the Gare de L'Est station to Stasbourg or is there a direct connection at CDG that you are taking? We are taking the TGV to Strasbourg on May 5th after arriving at CDG but I cannot purchase tickets until 90 days before travel. I know there are TGV trains almost every hour to Strasbourg from Gare de L'Est. Deborah

ambage Jan 24th, 2009 12:47 PM

DeborahAnn, thanks. I was assuming a train that leaves directly from CDG (per the RailEurope site), but I wasn't aware that we could leave from Gare de L'Est on a more frequent schedule.

How far is Gare de L'Est from CDG? Is it wasy to get to?

Thanks for your help.

DeborahAnn Jan 24th, 2009 01:03 PM

ambage I'm trying to decide what train I should buy tickets for myself right now. I have until Feb 5th to decide so I can get the best price. I did this route, CDG to L'Est in Feb 08 so I'm using my experience then. Our plane from Philly was 1/2 hour late that time. I'll check my notes and find that information. I remember seeing a course between the stations that had less steps--we were not on that path ;;) A taxi from the airport may be the best way for you and your mother. Deborah

ira Jan 24th, 2009 01:42 PM

Hi A,

Unless your plane is very, very late you should be able to make the 12:54.

It leaves from the TGV stop in Termnal 2.

Prices and tickets are at www.voyages-sncf.com for Roissy (95) to Strasbourg ville.

Look for PREMS fares 60 days out.

((I))

ambage Jan 24th, 2009 04:51 PM

Thanks all!


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