Here is the longest metro transfer in Paris (no, it's not at Châtelet)!

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In some Parisian train stations, going from one platform to another can feel more like a trek through a desert than a simple subway transfer. Places like Châtelet, Gare du Nord, and Montparnasse come to mind. But some are even worse than others, and we've found the longest one for you.

We all know that Châtelet can be a bit of a hassle. Some of us would even take a route twice as long just to avoid changing at this station. But switching from RER B to line 11 is not the longest transfer in Paris, that honor belongs to Saint-Lazare!


6 stations in one, and endless corridors

Let me tell you, Saint-Lazare is like a war zone. Why, you ask? Well, because there are not one, not two, but 6 stations all converging at one spot, connected by underground passageways. I'm talking about Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Saint-Augustin, Opéra, Auber, and Havre-Caumartin.

So, imagine needing to get from Opéra (on line 8, 3, or 7) to Saint-Augustin (on line 9), the farthest ones - it's like a real-life obstacle course. It takes a good 15 minutes to make that journey! Yes, really, 15 whole minutes! And believe me, I'm not exaggerating!

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But be careful, it's a bit of a maze, so we'll give you a summary of the route to follow to arrive safely at your destination: from Saint-Augustin, follow quai de la 14 until you reach Saint-Lazare. Once you reach this second station, head towards Haussmann (RER E), then Auber (RER A), to finally catch sight of the Holy Grail, the sign for line 8 which will point you in the right direction. Good luck, and most importantly, don't forget your compass!

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