Book Your Taxi Montparnasse → Gare d'Austerlitz from €35

A night train to Nice or Toulouse is waiting at Austerlitz? Book your taxi online and receive instant confirmation. Fixed price from €12, professional driver, free cancellation up to 2 hours before.

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This short journey that can change everything

Gare d'Austerlitz has something special about it: it is the departure point for France's night trains. Nice, Perpignan, Tarbes, Briançon… These Intercités de nuit trains often leave in the evening, when the metro is thinning out and tiredness sets in.

A few months ago, I saw a couple with two enormous suitcases running through the corridors of Montparnasse-Bienvenüe. They had to catch the night train to Toulouse at 21:42. Their TGV from Bordeaux was 15 minutes late. Between the stairs, the change at Place d'Italie and the walk to Austerlitz platform, they arrived at 21:40. The train was there… then the doors closed.

Two minutes. The next night train? The following evening.

This 3.5 km journey looks trivial on a map. But with a tight connection, bulky luggage and little margin, those few kilometres can become a nightmare. In those moments, a taxi is travel insurance.

What does this journey really cost?

The official fare structure (reference)

Parisian taxi fares are regulated by the Paris Police Prefecture. Here are the main components for this short journey.

For the 3.5 km between Montparnasse and Austerlitz:

• Daytime: €12–15
• Evening or Sunday: €14–17
• Night (for night trains): €16–19
• With booking: add €4 to €7

The minimum fare trap

Note: the minimum fare in Paris is €8. Even if the meter shows less, you will pay at least this amount. On such a short journey, this is important to know.

Zero luggage surcharge

As with all Parisian journeys, the DGCCRF confirms that no luggage surcharge can be charged. Heavy suitcases for the night train? Included.

Booking at a fixed rate remains the best protection against unpleasant surprises in case of traffic jams.

How long does the journey take?

Real journey times by hour

The distance is approximately 3.5 km. It is one of the shortest inter-station journeys in Paris:

The sweet spot for night trains

Good news: Intercités de nuit trains often depart between 8:30pm and 10:30pm. At these times, traffic generally becomes fluid again. Expect around 8 to 12 minutes.

The usual route

Drivers often go via Boulevard du Montparnasse then Boulevard de l'Hôpital. If there are roadworks around Austerlitz, they take alternatives (Seine quays, side streets) depending on conditions.

Taxi, metro or VTC: the honest comparison

Available options

When the metro is still relevant

For such a short journey, the metro is a valid option if:

• You are travelling light (backpack, no suitcase)
• You have more than 45 minutes of margin
• You are comfortable with Parisian connections
• It is a normal day (no strikes, no roadworks)

The metro becomes risky when:

• You have suitcases (stairs + sometimes packed carriages)
• Your night train leaves in less than 40 minutes
• It is late evening and you don't know Paris well
• You are travelling with tired children

To go further: taxi vs VTC guide in Paris.

How to book stress-free

The 4-step method

1. Enter your train: number and arrival time at Montparnasse
2. Specify the destination: Gare d'Austerlitz
3. Choose your vehicle: saloon or 7-seat van if there are many of you
4. Confirm: secure payment, SMS with driver details

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Train tracking

When you book online, the system tracks your TGV in real time. SNCF delay? Your driver is automatically notified. You step off the train, he is there.

Taxi ranks at Montparnasse

• Place Raoul Dautry: the main rank, often busy
• Rue du Commandant Mouchotte (level -1): generally less crowded

Average waiting time: 5–10 minutes (beware of TGV arrivals late in the day).

Arriving at Gare d'Austerlitz: what you need to know

A station undergoing transformation

Gare d'Austerlitz has undergone significant works and remains a major departure point, especially for night trains and several Intercités services. If you are continuing to an airport, see: taxi Austerlitz → Orly.

Where your taxi will drop you off

Taxis generally drop off on Boulevard de l'Hôpital, opposite the main entrance, with direct access to the hall.

• Platforms 1–7: night Intercités and main lines
• Platforms 8–21: TER and Transilien
• Underground level: RER C

The particularity of night trains

For Intercités de nuit trains, ideally arrive 20 to 30 minutes before departure. The trains are long: check your carriage number on the screens to avoid walking the entire platform at the last moment.

Key things to know about Austerlitz

Station works: plan ahead

Roadworks can complicate traffic and some access routes. The taxi drops you as close as possible, avoiding the need to navigate construction zones with luggage.

Left luggage: take note

If you plan to use left luggage, plan your payment method in advance (bring change if necessary) and locate it before your departure time.

Jardin des Plantes just around the corner

If you arrive early, the Jardin des Plantes is very close: a good option to wait before a night departure.

Other popular inter-station journeys

Looking for other Parisian connections?

• Taxi Montparnasse → Gare de l'Est
• Taxi Montparnasse → Gare du Nord
• Taxi Montparnasse → Gare de Lyon
• Taxi Gare d'Austerlitz → CDG

To see all our fares: complete fare grid.

Your night train is waiting

The Montparnasse → Austerlitz taxi journey is often €12–17 for 8–15 minutes direct. For a TGV → night train connection, it is the safest choice, especially in the evening with luggage.

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A stress-free transfer before a night in a sleeper starts with a smooth journey. Bon voyage!