Arrival/Departure: Paris: Train

Arriving by train:
Paris has three major international train stations, Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, and Gare de Lyon. Each station is served by the local Metro/Bus system and taxi. All three stations are located inside the Paris city limits and are served by a dedicated Metro station, so transfer to and from the train station to the Metro is very easy. Those with more than a small amount of luggage will probably want to consider taking a taxi.

More information: For information on trains and schedules, check out the excellent SNCF website. A Eurail pass is usually cheaper than buying individual train tickets, even for those who don't qualify for student rates. For extensive information on Eurail passes and other train passes see Rail Europe