Paris to Giverny: Train, Shuttle Bus & Guided Tours

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Step-by-Step: Paris to Giverny by Train

1. Buy your train ticket

   Purchase a Paris–Vernon SNCF ticket at sncf-connect.com or any Paris station ticket machine. The single fare is around €15–17. No advance reservation required on Transilien J regional trains.

2. Go to Paris Saint-Lazare

   Saint-Lazare is the departure point for all Vernon trains. It is served by metro lines 3, 12, 13 and 14, as well as RER E. Give yourself 15 minutes to find the right platform.

3. Board the Transilien J to Vernon

   Trains run approximately every hour (more frequently in peak season). Journey time: 1h20. Key departure times from Saint-Lazare: 08:04, 09:04, 10:04, 11:04, 13:04.

4. Take the shuttle bus from Vernon

   The "Bus Giverny" shuttle runs from Vernon train station to Monet's garden (5 km) — April to October, timed to connect with trains. One-way fare: €5. Return included with some tour packages.

5. Visit the garden

   Allow 2–3 hours for the gardens and Monet's house. Buy tickets online in advance (same price as door) to skip the queue in peak season (May–June).

6. Return to Paris

   Last shuttle from Giverny to Vernon is typically around 18:30 in summer. Last direct train Vernon→Paris Saint-Lazare: approximately 20:25. Check sncf-connect.com for the day's timetable.