Changing trains in Paris Montparnasse

Connection between Gare du Nord and Gare Montparnasse

  • Travel time transfer: approximately 60 minutes
  • Price: € 2,50 for a metro fare

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Route from Gare du Nord toGare Montparnasse

  • Metro 4, purple line.
  • Towards Bagneux.
  • Travel time of the the metro ride is 17 minutes

How to walk to the metro and the arrival at Montparnasse

  • From the train to the metro: When the train arrives, walk all the way from the platform to the concourse. Follow the signs for M and take the escalator or stairs down.
  • Take the metro, line 4, direction Bagneux.
  • Go through the gates: Do you have a ticket on your mobile phone or a Navigo Pass? Put your phone or ticket on top and the gate will open.
    Do you have a paper ticket? Keep it, as you may need it later.
  • Get off at the 14th stop of the metro 4 direction Bagneux which is Montparnasse-Bienvenue. Stops are also signposted and announced on the metro.
  • Follow the signs for Trains Grandes Lignes.
  • Take the long escalator to Gare Montparnasse. It's still a 10 minute walk!
  • Take the escalator up a few floors. Follow the signs for Trains Grandes Lignes.
  • Walk under the large screens.

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    Route from Gare Montparnasse to Gare du Nord

    • Metro 4, pruple line.
    • Towards Porte de Clignancourt.
    • Travel time of the the metro ride is 17 minutes

    How to walk to the metro

    • From the train to the metro: Follow the signs that say M and go down a couple of escalators.
    • Go through the gates: Got a ticket on your mobile phone or a Navigo Pass? Put your phone or ticket on top and the gate will open.
      Do you have a paper ticket? Keep it, you may need it later.
    • Follow the signs for the Metro 4 towards Porte de Clignancourt.
    • Take the long escalator to the metro 4.
    • Get off at the 14th stop, which is Gare du Nord. Stops are also signposted and announced on the metro.
    • On arrival, follow the Grandes Lignes sign.
    • Walk towards Hall 1.
    • The digital departure boards are located at the entrance to Hall 1.

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