SNCF
Paris Austerlitz – Nîmes – Montpellier Saint-Roch – Beziers – Narbonne – Perpignan – Cerbère
Also recommended as a connection to:
Barcelona
Statistics
952 km route distance
Average travel speed of 70 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 3
bus: 22 (7.8 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (68 times as much)
plane: 389 (137 times as much)
IC Nuit 5737
- Paris Austerlitz
20:10 - Nîmes
05:57 - Montpellier Saint-Roch
06:25 - Beziers
07:15 - Narbonne
07:35 - Perpignan
08:28 - Cerbère
09:16
Paris to Cerbère
Times may vary
Trip duration 13:06
IC Nuit 5738
- Cerbère
18:53 - Perpignan
19:38 - Narbonne
20:38 - Beziers
20:55 - Montpellier Saint-Roch
21:42 - Nîmes
22:09 - Paris Austerlitz
08:50
Cerbère to Paris
Times may vary
Trip duration 13:57

Train information
Night train Paris – Cerbère
Take the night train on your next trip to Paris or Cerbère!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Paris or Cerbère? Maybe even with a connection onwards to or coming from Barcelona? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 952 km long train journey emits approximately 137 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 5737 + IC Nuit 5738 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 in France – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
IC Nuit 5737 Paris Austerlitz – Cerbère
Night train IC Nuit 5737 departs from Paris Austerlitz at 20:10, and arrives at Cerbère at 09:16. It has intermediate stops in Nîmes, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Beziers, Narbonne and Perpignan. The total trip duration is 13:06 hours. The train leaves Paris every Friday and Sunday, but note the following information: Times may vary.
IC Nuit 5738 Cerbère – Paris Austerlitz
The return trip, night train IC Nuit 5738, departs from Cerbère at 18:53, and arrives at Paris Austerlitz at 08:50. It has intermediate stops in Perpignan, Narbonne, Beziers, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Nîmes. The total trip duration is 13:57 hours. The train leaves Cerbère every Friday and Sunday, but note the following information: Times may vary.
Buy tickets for the night train from Paris to Cerbère
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.
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