Train from Le Havre to Paris

[nomoe]

We are disembarking in Le Havre to spend a few days in Paris and we would like to take the train. Is there more than one train line?  Do I need to book tickets before arriving at the train station?   What is the earliest departing times I should look at?  Thanks so much!

[Host Bonjour]

There are trains running from early in the morning and throughout the day from LeHavre to Paris, Gare St Lazare. Depending on your luggage, you can either walk to the bus, which goes to the train station, or get a taxi from the port to the train station.

 

Travel times vary, but are generally in the range of 2.30. You should book in advance, reserve seats, etc. It's all quite easy to do online, makes it much easier for when you arrive at the station and you can just board and get settled. 

 

I ran a basic, quick search for no particular date or any particulars, and one adult. 

 

Here are the results:

 

https://www.sncf-connect.com/app/en-en/home/doorToDoor/itineraries

 

There aren't any other lines that go to Paris from LeHavre. The main variances in the time differentials (why some trips are longer than others) is because some trips make more stops on the journey that another train will not. A sort of "local" or "express" train, if you're familiar with that type of train vernacular. Total time differential isn't that great and there are enough departures throughout the day, so don't worry too much about it.

 

I enjoy train travel a lot so hope you have a great trip!

[Hlitner]

Have done this Le Havre to Paris train too many times.  There is generally about one train per hour and there is only one train company (SNCF).  We never make reservations since it is difficult to be sure what time we will actually get to the station.  There is a ticket office at the Le Havre station and, if you are 60+, make sure to mention this to the clerk since there may be a senior discount.  With luggage, we have always managed to get a taxi (some taxis will not take the short haul).  

 

At the Paris end (Gare St Lazare) station there can be a long queue for a taxi, but such is life.  We have sometimes been frustrated with the queues and walked a few blocks to another taxi location (which is not always helpful).