SNCF
Paris Austerlitz – Crest – Gap – Briançon
Statistics
796 km route distance
Average travel speed of 67 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 3
bus: 22 (7.3 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (64 times as much)
plane: 389 (129 times as much)
IC Nuit 5787
- Paris Austerlitz
20:51 - Crest
04:34 - Gap
06:45 - Briançon
08:21
Paris to Briançon
Times may vary
Trip duration 11:30
IC Nuit 5792
- Briançon
19:58 - Gap
21:39 - Crest
23:52 - Paris Austerlitz
08:08
Briançon to Paris
Times may vary
Trip duration 12:10
Night train Paris – Briançon
Take the night train on your next trip to Paris or Briançon!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Paris or Briançon? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 796 km long train journey emits approximately 129 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the IC Nuit 5787 + IC Nuit 5792 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
Travel by night train – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
IC Nuit 5787 Paris Austerlitz – Briançon
Night train IC Nuit 5787 departs from Paris Austerlitz at 20:51, and arrives at Briançon at 08:21. It has intermediate stops in Crest and Gap. The total trip duration is 11:30 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.
IC Nuit 5792 Briançon – Paris Austerlitz
The return trip, night train IC Nuit 5792, departs from Briançon at 19:58, and arrives at Paris Austerlitz at 08:08. It has intermediate stops in Gap and Crest. The total trip duration is 12:10 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.
Buy tickets for the night train from Paris to Briançon
This night train line is operated by SNCF Voyageurs SA and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.