How long does it take from Gare de l'Est to Château de Vincennes by metro?

The journey from Gare de l'Est to Château de Vincennes takes approximately 30 minutes by Paris Métro, covering 8.82 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gare de l'Est to Château de Vincennes?

The token fare from Gare de l'Est to Château de Vincennes is €2.5. With a smart card the fare is €2.5 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.5.

Which platform at Gare de l'Est for Château de Vincennes?

At Gare de l'Est, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Porte d'Orléans. Look for the electronic board showing "Porte d'Orléans".

What is the last train from Gare de l'Est to Château de Vincennes?

The last train from Gare de l'Est towards Porte d'Orléans departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Château de Vincennes back towards Gare de l'Est departs at 01:15.

How many stops from Gare de l'Est to Château de Vincennes?

There are 7 stops between Gare de l'Est and Château de Vincennes on the Line 4. The stations are: Gare de l'Est, Strasbourg–Saint-Denis, Réaumur–Sébastopol, Les Halles, Châtelet.

Gare de l'Est To Château de Vincennes

ShortestShortest Route

Gare de l'Est

Platform 1·underground·Line 4Towards Porte d'Orléans

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Strasbourg–Saint-Denis

+2.32 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Réaumur–Sébastopol

+4.64 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Les Halles

+6.96 min

2.32 min · 1 km

Châtelet

yellow interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground4 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

interchange Châtelet — 5 min

Platform 5 · Line 14 ·Platform 3 Towards Saint-Denis–Pleyel

+5 min

Châtelet

yellow interchangepurple interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 14Towards Saint-Denis–Pleyel

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right

Gare de Lyon

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.45 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

interchange Gare de Lyon — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards La Défense

+5 min

Gare de Lyon

red interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards La Défense

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15Doors open: right

Nation

red interchange

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Château de Vincennes

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.37 km

First train: 05:30Last train: 01:15

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

8.82 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gare de l'Est	05:00	23:00	Towards Porte d'Orléans
Château de Vincennes	05:30	01:15	Towards Gare de l'Est

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

€2.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2.5

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2.5

Save €0 per ride

Use your Paris Métro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.19 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.55 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.5

Bike

€62

Auto

€136

Cab

€244

Estimates for 8.82 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

La DéfenseChâteau de Vincennes

Line 4

Charles de Gaulle–ÉtoileNation

Line 4

Saint-Denis–PleyelAéroport d'Orly

Line 4

Porte de ClignancourtPorte d'Orléans

Line 4

Departure station

Gare de l'Est

underground

Gare de l'Est, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Château de Vincennes

underground

Château de Vincennes, Paris, France

Weekdays: 05:30 – 01:15(Sundays from 05:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Château de Vincennes sortie 1· Château de Vincennes♿

Château de Vincennes sortie 2· Château de Vincennes♿

Use a Navigo pass or a t+ ticket; keep your ticket until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines