How to get from Pontoise to Chatou by RER and train?

From Pontoise to Chatou by RER and train

To get from Pontoise to Chatou you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one RER line: take the J train from Pontoise station to Gare Saint-Lazare station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the A RER from La Défense (Grande Arche) station to Chatou - Croissy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Train - J
Train - J
Train - L
Train - L
RER - A
RER - A
Walk to Chatou
Leaves from Pontoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pontoise
  • 2
    Train - J
    Wait for train
    J
    Gare Saint-Lazare
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare Saint-Lazare
    42 min
  • 4
    Train - L
    Wait for train
    L
    Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche Forêt de Marly
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    La Défense (Grande Arche)
    9 min
  • 6
    RER - A
    Wait for RER
    A
    Saint-Germain-En-Laye
  • 7
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Chatou - Croissy
    11 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chatou
    Walk to
    Chatou
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pontoise to Chatou by RER and train via J and A

To get from Pontoise to Chatou in Chatou, take the J train from Pontoise station to Gare Saint-Lazare station. Next, take the A RER from Auber station to Chatou - Croissy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Train - J
Train - J
RER - A
RER - A
Walk to Chatou
Leaves from Pontoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pontoise
  • 2
    Train - J
    Wait for train
    J
    Gare Saint-Lazare
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare Saint-Lazare
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Auber
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    RER - A
    Wait for RER
    A
    Saint-Germain-En-Laye
  • 6
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Chatou - Croissy
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chatou
    Walk to
    Chatou
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pontoise to Chatou

The distance between Pontoise and Chatou is approximately 47.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pontoise to Chatou by RER and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chatou – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Pontoise to Chatou by RER and train via J and A

To get from Pontoise to Chatou in Chatou, take the J train from Pontoise station to Gare Saint-Lazare station. Next, take the A RER from Auber station to Chatou - Croissy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Train - J
Train - J
RER - A
RER - A
Walk to Chatou
Leaves from Pontoise

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Pontoise
  • 2
    Train - J
    Wait for train
    J
    Gare Saint-Lazare
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gare Saint-Lazare
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to RER station
    Walk to RER station
    Auber
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    RER - A
    Wait for RER
    A
    Saint-Germain-En-Laye
  • 6
    Ride to RER station
    Ride to RER station
    Chatou - Croissy
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chatou
    Walk to
    Chatou
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Pontoise to Chatou?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line J, Train line L, RER line A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pontoise to Chatou?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line J, RER line A.

  • Is there a direct train between Pontoise and Chatou?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one RER line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Pontoise to Chatou?

    The J train line goes from Gare Saint-Lazare station near Pontoise in Pontoise to Gare Saint-Lazare station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one RER line till Gare Saint-Lazare station near Chatou.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pontoise to Chatou by train and RER?

    The total travel time between Pontoise and Chatou by train and RER is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Pontoise to get to Chatou?

    Get on the J train from the Gare Saint-Lazare station near Pontoise in Pontoise.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Pontoise and Chatou?

    Get off the train at the Gare Saint-Lazare station, which is closest to Chatou.

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