The TGV out of CDG
Quick question, does the TGV always leave from the same track out of CDG? I am trying to map out my run from the baggage area to the train. (if i dont make the train I am going to cab it Gare de Lyon)
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I don't remember if it is literally only one track there (which I doubt), but it only leaves from one main area where the TGV station is. So you will have to go there.
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Thanks Christina! the pictures on web show that there are at least 2 platforms and 4 tracks, i was just wondering if it used the same track all the time
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Last time i was there there were two TGVs heading south, but to different directions, so that both southbound tracks were occupied - people were transferring between the two TGVs - the tracks are served by a common platform i believe so little difference. Look at the Composition des Trains board on the platform to see which track your train will come in on or look at the overhead monitors.
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AS noted, multiple tracks at CDG are used for TGV.
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Hi L,
Is your connection so tight that a difference in platform mught mean whether you make it? :) ((I)) |
Ira,
like i stated I will have to run from baggage (i was planning on doing carry on to save time)if I miss it, I will have to take a cab to Gare de Lyon. It is a very tight connection. There was no harm in asking was there?? :) |
If you have to buy a TGV ticket at Roissy-TGV station you could potentially wait a long time in line - last time i was there it took me 45 minutes to get to the window to make a TGV reservation with my railpass. There are machines but apparently won't take chipless US credit cards. And pre-reserving tickets is dicey unless you pay full price and have a changeable ticket as your plane of course could be late.
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Out of curiosity, if you miss your TGV from CDG, you'll be going to Gare de Lyon..to catch another train?
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I'm not sure i understand : is your train ticket for a train leaving from CDG or from Gare de Lyon ?
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sounds like she/he will buy a ticket just before the train and if miss CDG will have to go to Gare de Lyon for the next link???
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norween: thanks for your insightful comments on Ile St Germain area! merci bien!
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Why go to the Gare de Lyon. Wait for the next train from CDG.
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To clarify, where are you going, what time do you land, at what gate...
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I am trying to get to Monaco, I know I know I should just fly to Nice and from there, but i am traveling with a companion who doesnt want to fly Ryan or Easyjet. Airfrance is very pricey at the moment so train it is. I already booked an overnight train to come back to paris and that was easy, thanks again Morganb and TimS.
So to make things easier I was hoping to catch the 10:10 TGV to Nice train number 5110 From CDG. My plane is suppose to land at 7:35am but last year we had to wait for a bus to come out and get us, then the wait for bags were horrible, so i can see us running for the train. I would rather leave from CDG so I dont have to do the whole "plane trains and auto" thing. I guess its not the end of the world If we the miss train there is another one at 11:30 at CDG (for some reason i just found this train, i dont think it was listed before). But I just want to be as prepared as much as possible and get on the way as soon as possible. When I travel alone, I am much more free spirited. check out my trip report from my backpacking tour in december. PalQ- thanks for the heads up! |
The reason of my question about the departure station was that TGV from CDG don't stop at Gare de Lyon in Paris but in Lyon
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