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Taking the train from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet in 4 hours 1 minute

Thinking about taking the train from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet? We’ve got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 28 minutes to travel the 154 miles (248 km) from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 1 minute on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.

Train tickets from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Keen to book your train tickets to Châtelet? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.

Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet by train

First train

05:10

Last train

23:30

Departure station

Massy—Palaiseau

Arrival station

Châtelet

Journey time

From 4h 1m

Distance

154 miles (248 km)

Frequency

34 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

FAQs about the train journey from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet

Want to know more about your journey from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Châtelet from Massy—Palaiseau?

To travel to Châtelet from Massy—Palaiseau, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 5 hours and 28 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 4 hours and 1 minute. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet?

Trains from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet take an average of 5 hours and 28 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours and 1 minute. You'll usually find 34 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Massy—Palaiseau and Châtelet by train?

The quickest journey time between Massy—Palaiseau and Châtelet by train is 4 hours and 1 minute.

Are there direct trains from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet?

No, there are no direct trains running from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet train times

Check out the next trains departing from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet for Tuesday 6th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
09:1514:024h 47m, 4 changes
09:4014:254h 45m, 3 changes
10:1015:024h 52m, 3 changes
10:1515:024h 47m, 4 changes
10:4016:025h 22m, 4 changes
10:5516:025h 7m, 3 changes
11:4016:254h 45m, 3 changes
11:4017:005h 20m, 2 changes
12:1017:004h 50m, 4 changes
12:1517:004h 45m, 5 changes

Cheap train tickets from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Massy—Palaiseau to Châtelet by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

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