20 km · 35 to 50 min
Versailles Day Trip: Private Chauffeur from Paris to the Palace
Your chauffeur waits. You explore. No schedule but yours.
One-way E-Class from €180 · full day:
Sedan
from€450
Van
from€590
Premium
from€700
Price guaranteed at booking, all-in
Your chauffeur waits while you explore the palace and gardens, then brings you back at your pace.
A private day trip to Versailles from Paris costs from €450 for a half-day and €750 for a full day, price locked at booking, your chauffeur included throughout. The Palace of Versailles is 35 to 50 minutes from central Paris by private car. Your chauffeur drops you at the main entrance, waits during your entire visit, and returns you to Paris whenever you are ready. No train schedule to follow, no tour group to keep pace with. The price is locked at booking regardless of how long you spend at the palace.
PrivateDrive day trips to Versailles start from €450 for the half-day option. Agree the route, stops, reserved duration and return in the quote; extra time and admission tickets are separate unless confirmed. Infant seats, child seats and boosters are free of charge, on request: ask for them when booking, with each child’s age, height and weight, so the right model is fitted. Confirm the seat type, installation and space for your luggage before travel; do not assume every vehicle configuration is suitable.
Book this transfer →Versailles straight from the airport, or as your last day before flying out
Versailles sits west of Paris, CDG north-east and Orly south: crossing the city between them is the slow part. If you land in the morning and want to be at the palace the same day, a direct transfer from the airport to Versailles is bookable online, price shown before payment, flight tracked. The same works in reverse for a last day at the palace before an evening flight.
Half-day (5 h) covers the palace and part of the gardens; full-day (10 h) adds the Trianons and the Queen’s Hamlet, lunch, and no clock-watching. Either way your chauffeur waits during the visit and drives you back when you decide. A one-way to Versailles exists too, for those sleeping there or returning by RER C.
Tickets are booked separately on the palace’s own site; the entry time you pick sets the departure time from Paris, count 35 to 50 minutes outside peak hours. Palace and Trianons are closed on Mondays, the park stays open.
- E-Class: half-day from €450, full-day from €750. 3 passengers, 2 suitcases.
- V-Class: half-day from €590, full-day from €980. Up to 7 passengers, child seats free on request.
- S-Class: half-day from €700, full-day from €1,200.
Three palaces in one day (Versailles, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Fontainebleau) is a different plan: our article “The Château Route” below lays it out.
The chauffeur's tip
Most people underestimate Versailles, and the estate punishes it. The palace and Trianon are closed on Mondays; the park and gardens have their own opening calendar. On other mornings, the security line at the palace gate can build as visitors arrive. The grounds are vast: the palace, the Trianons, the gardens and Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet are a full day on their own, not a quick stop.
The move is to leave Paris early and arrive near opening, while the courtyards are still calm. If waiting is included in your programme, your chauffeur stays nearby until the agreed end time; plan pickup points around the gardens and Trianons before you set off. On fountain-show weekends we time the drive so you are not rushing. About twenty kilometres west of Paris, thirty to fifty minutes by road depending on traffic.
Pricing
What's Included
Practical Information
Palace of Versailles
Hours
- Nov, Mar
- 9:00 AM, 5:30 PM
- Apr, Oct
- 9:00 AM, 6:30 PM
- Closed
- Mondays
Prices
- Adult (low season)€25
- Adult (high season)€35
- Under 18Free
Last updated: 2026-03. Please verify on official websites before your visit.
Versailles Day Trip: How to Get There
| PrivateDrive | RER C Train | Guided Tour Bus | Taxi | Rental Car | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (return) | From €450 all-in | €8.80 | €40 to 70 | €80 to 120 each way | €60 to 120 + parking |
| Door-to-door | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chauffeur waits | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ | Extra charge | ✗ |
| Flexible schedule | ✓ Full control | Train schedule | Fixed itinerary | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage & children | ✓ Child seats free | Difficult | Limited | ✓ | No child seat |
Price (return)
Door-to-door
Chauffeur waits
Flexible schedule
Luggage & children
How Your Versailles Day Trip Works
Book your preferred duration
Select half-day (5 hours from €450) or full day (10 hours from €750). Choose your vehicle and pick-up time.
Your chauffeur picks you up in Paris
Your chauffeur arrives at your Paris address at the agreed time. Drive to Versailles in 35 to 50 minutes.
Visit at your own pace
Your chauffeur drops you at the palace entrance and waits for the entire duration of your visit. No rush, no schedule.
Return to Paris when ready
When you are ready, your chauffeur drives you back to any Paris address. Optional stops on the return route available.
Good to know before you book
- The price of your journey
- The price for your date, addresses, vehicle and options is shown before payment and stays locked once you book. Extra waiting or an added stop is charged only under the service policy.
- Transport, visit and return
- Check the excursion duration and pickup/return programme in the quote. Entry tickets, guides and visits are separate unless expressly included. An extra stop or longer visit can change the service.
- Passengers and luggage
- E-Class and S-Class: up to 3 passengers and 2 large cases in the boot. V-Class: up to 7 passengers and 7 large cases. With more than 2 large cases, choose the V-Class. Child seats are requested when you book.
- Standard cancellation terms
- More than 48 hours before pickup: 100% refunded. More than 24 and up to 48 hours: 50%. 24 hours or less: non-refundable. Specific flight-cancellation and pack terms are explained in the service policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
A half-day trip (up to 5 hours) starts at €450 for a sedan. A full-day trip (up to 10 hours) starts at €750. Your chauffeur stays with you throughout.
Yes. Your chauffeur waits for the entire duration of your visit, whether that is 2 hours or 6 hours. Waiting time is included in the price. There is no extra charge per hour of waiting. A half-day booking (5 hours total) gives you approximately 3 to 4 hours at the palace. A full-day booking (10 hours total) gives you 7 to 8 hours, enough to visit the palace, the gardens, and the Grand Trianon.
Yes. With a full-day booking, you can combine Versailles with additional stops: the village of Barbizon, the Vaux-le-Vicomte chateau, or a lunch stop in a town of your choice. On the return journey, common additions include a stop in Saint-Germain-en-Laye or along the Seine. Discuss your preferred itinerary at booking and your chauffeur will plan the routing accordingly.
Yes. Child seats (infant, toddler, and booster) are available free of charge on request. The V-Class van comfortably accommodates families of up to 7 passengers with luggage. The full-day option is recommended for families who want to visit both the palace interiors and the gardens without rushing. Entry for children under 18 is free at the Palace of Versailles.
The drive from central Paris to the Palace of Versailles takes 35 to 50 minutes in normal traffic, via the A13 motorway or the N118. During peak hours (Monday to Friday, 7 to 10am and 5 to 8pm), allow up to 60 to 70 minutes. Your chauffeur selects the optimal route in real time. Your pick-up time will be planned to ensure you arrive at Versailles before the main crowds.
The Palace of Versailles is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). The least crowded times are early morning (9am opening) on weekdays, and November to March outside school holidays. The Musical Fountains Shows run from April to October on weekends, a spectacular addition to any Versailles visit. Your chauffeur can time your arrival to coincide with the fountain schedule.
The standard Palace of Versailles entry ticket costs €21 (online) or €25 at the door. The Passport ticket (palace + Grand Trianon + Petit Trianon) costs €32 online. Entry is free for visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26. The Musical Fountains Show costs an additional €9.50 to 10.50. Tickets are available at chateauversailles.fr, booking online in advance is strongly recommended to avoid queues.
Yes, with a full-day booking (10 hours). A typical full-day itinerary: depart Paris at 9am, arrive Versailles 9:45 to 10am, visit the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors (2 to 3 hours), lunch near the palace or in the gardens, visit the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon (1 to 2 hours), walk the gardens (1 to 2 hours), return to Paris by 6 to 7pm. Your chauffeur adapts the schedule to your pace.
A private car to Versailles offers door-to-door service, flexible departure times, and no luggage constraints, ideal for families, groups, and those who value comfort. The RER C train (€8.80 return) takes 40 minutes from Paris but requires walking to the station, waiting for trains, and navigating with luggage. A private car is recommended when travelling with children, elderly guests, or large groups.
Yes. Your chauffeur drops you at any Paris address, including your hotel, apartment, or office. You decide your return time on the day, no need to pre-book a specific return hour. Simply let your chauffeur know when you are ready to leave Versailles.
In 2026, a private Versailles day trip from Paris with PrivateDrive starts from €450 (half-day, 5 hours, sedan, up to 3 passengers) or €750 (full day, 10 hours, sedan). Groups up to 7 can book the V-Class van from €590 (half-day) or €980 (full day). An S-Class premium sedan for high-profile visits costs from €700 (half-day) or €1,200 (full day). All prices are fixed and include the chauffeur for the entire duration.
A half-day booking (5 hours total, from €450) gives you approximately 3 to 4 hours at Versailles after travel time. This is enough for the State Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, and a quick walk in the gardens. A full-day booking (10 hours total, from €750) gives you 7 to 8 hours, enough for the palace, gardens, Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate.
Yes. A popular combination is a Versailles day trip ending with a direct transfer to CDG or Orly airport. Simply book a full-day hire and specify your flight departure time. Your chauffeur will manage the schedule to ensure you arrive at the airport with sufficient time before your flight. No separate transfer booking needed.
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