→ Gare du Nord
Located in the 10th arrondissement, this is one of the busiest train stations in the world, with around 220 million visitors per year. It serves northern France and international routes.
You’ll catch the Eurostar here for London, and the Thalys/Eurostar trains for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany.
→ Gare de l’Est
Also in the 10th arrondissement, just a few minutes from Gare du Nord. It serves eastern France — perfect for trips to Champagne, Strasbourg, or Metz — and international routes to Luxembourg, Germany, and Austria.
→ Gare de Lyon
In the 12th arrondissement, this is your gateway to the south of France — think Lyon, Dijon, the Provence region, the Alps, and even Italy or Switzerland.
→ Gare d’Austerlitz
Across the Seine from Gare de Lyon, this station serves central France, including Orléans, and some night trains heading further south.
→ Gare Saint-Lazare
Just a short walk from Galeries Lafayette, this 8th arrondissement station connects Paris with Normandy — ideal for day trips to Rouen or Dieppe.
→ Gare Montparnasse
Right next to the Tour Montparnasse in the 15th arrondissement. It’s not the prettiest building, but it’s your link to the west and southwest of France — Nantes, Brittany, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lourdes, and even Spain and Portugal.
